Upcoming Events Calendar
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Barn Raiser Bull, Shrimp & Oyster Roast
Mar
29

Barn Raiser Bull, Shrimp & Oyster Roast

Join us for a fun afternoon! We’re raising funds for the reconstruction of our historic Bank Barn, built in the early 1800’s. Tickets can be purchased on EventBrite (Click Here) or (coming soon) at The General Store, The Lee Mansion or The Mill Visitor Center. You may also purchase tickets by sending a check with a self-addressed stamped envelope to Jerusalem Mill, 2813 Jerusalem Road, Kingsville, MD 21087. For more information and the complete menu, click here for the flyer. For more information about the history of the Bank Barn, click here for an article written by our Curator, Rich Albright, from the 2018 Winter Edition of our newsletter, The Gristmill Gazette.

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Christmas During Prohibition Holiday Cocktail Workshop
Dec
13

Christmas During Prohibition Holiday Cocktail Workshop

Join us during this festive time in the Lee Mansion! Impress your holiday guests with your knowledge of Prohibition era cocktails! Using old recipes with an updated spin, Jeff Crooks, our Jerusalem Mill mixologist, will walk you through a selection of holiday cocktails with a little back history for each one. We are excited to welcome Jeff again this year, as he did an amazing job with our sold out, past workshops. Hors d'oeuvres, a charcuterie board and homemade holiday desserts will be served. Guests will take home a souvenir cordial glass. Proceeds for this and all events, go directly towards our ongoing restoration and preservation projects. Tickets are on sale at EventBrite here. This Event is Currently SOLD OUT.

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Speakeasy Walking Tour
Nov
16

Speakeasy Walking Tour

Join our curator for this exciting behind the scenes walking tour of Historic Jerusalem Mill Village. This event is limited to 8 guests, due to tight spaces and dark places. Please wear comfortable shoes, as we will traverse up and down stairs, ending up below the Lee Mansion for a Speakeasy experience. Please note that parts of the tour will involve spaces with low ceiling heights and tight steep stairs which might not be suitable for visitors with mobility issues. Food and Libations will be served. Feel free to dress in period attire. Have fune with it! Our events benefit the ongoing critical preservation projects of this historic site. Tickets on sale at EventBrite here. This Event is currently SOLD OUT.

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Plein Air Weekend
Nov
15
to Nov 17

Plein Air Weekend

During the weekend of November 15-17 (previously scheduled for September 27-29 but postponed due to weather), plein air artists from the Mid Atlantic Plein Air Association will be working throughout Historic Jerusalem Mill Village capturing its beauty in their artwork. Stroll around our beautiful grounds on Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning to see the artists at work. A "Wet Paint" sale is planned to begin at 1 pm on Sunday afternoon in the Lee Mansion.

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Homeschool Open House
Nov
7

Homeschool Open House

Join us for a fun and informative event geared toward homeschooling families. The Village will be filled with Colonial Living History Presenters engaging the students in various activities that demonstrate life during colonial times. A special puppet show featuring “Silly Goose and Val” will be staged for all participants. This is a rain or shine event.

Each child participating in the day’s activities must have a paid admission and must be accompanied by a paid parent/guardian/chaperone. Other non-participating family members are welcome to attend and observe in an area designated by the presenter. Registration tables open at 9am.  Paid participants will receive a wrist band, event schedule and map.  Tickets only available on EventBrite. Click here for link! Click Here for Flyer. Click Here for FAQ’s.

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Tea in 18th-Century America
Nov
3

Tea in 18th-Century America

Join us for a fun afternoon in the Lee Mansion learning about 18th-century American tea culture, with a presentation, book signing, and of course, tea! Author, Kimberly Walters will cover the highlights of her book, "Tea in 18th Century America.” Afterwards, a traditional tea ceremony with a variety of teas and treats will be enjoyed. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to Eventbrite here. This event is currently SOLD OUT.

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Beyond Belief: Seances & Spiritualism in the 19th Century
Oct
26

Beyond Belief: Seances & Spiritualism in the 19th Century

Join us in the darkened parlor of the historic Lee Mansion to discover the heartbreaking reasons for the rise of spiritualism and the lengths the bereaved would go to communicate with their lost loved ones in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Shelley Davies Wygant, the author of “Haunted Ellicott City” and “Haunted Howard County, Maryland”, will reveal the historical roots of this national obsession with the supernatural. The methods, magic, and sleight of hand that mediums used to both comfort and con those who just couldn’t let their dead children, parents, and friends go. Light funeral fare and beverages will be provided as well as the chance to have hands on interaction with Ouija boards and other spiritualism artifacts and a book signing, too. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Eventbrite here. This event is currently SOLD OUT.

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Great Train Robbery Concert
Oct
20

Great Train Robbery Concert

We are so excited to announce that the Great Train Robbery has rescheduled their concert with us… after two weather cancellations! Doors open at 2 PM. Bring your friends and let the AMAZING musicians of Great Train Robbery fill your fall afternoon with their classic, smoky, Southern Rock sound. Pack your picnic basket, favorite beverage, a chair or blanket.

ADMISSION: (cash or check) General Admission - $15.00; Friends of Jerusalem Mill Members, Seniors 60+, Military & age 12 to 15 years - $10.00; FREE for children under 12.

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Oyster Roast
Oct
12

Oyster Roast

Join us for an Oyster Roast sponsored by the Jerusalem Mill Classic Car Club. Open to all! This fundraiser will be held in the Paddock, where the club members will be showing their cars. A $25 admission ticket includes oysters, food, drink & fun! All proceeds will go to the historic preservation of the village. To RSVP, or for more information, or to purchase tickets, please email jerusalem.mill.director@gmail.com. OR you may visit Eventbrite directly here.

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“The Black Cat” Performance & Tea by Virginia Poe - Second Seating
Oct
6

“The Black Cat” Performance & Tea by Virginia Poe - Second Seating

Join us for a captivating rendition of The Black Cat, by Edgar Allan Poe, performed by Alisa Dupuy portraying Virginia Poe. Experience a performance filled with mystery, enchantment, and a touch of suspense, as well as a delightful tea in the historic Lee Mansion. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Eventbrite here. This Event is Currently Sold Out.

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“The Black Cat” Performance & Tea by Virginia Poe - First Seating
Oct
6

“The Black Cat” Performance & Tea by Virginia Poe - First Seating

Join us for a captivating rendition of The Black Cat, by Edgar Allan Poe, performed by Alisa Dupuy portraying Virginia Poe. Experience a performance filled with mystery, enchantment, and a touch of suspense, as well as a delightful tea in the historic Lee Mansion. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Eventbrite here. This Event is Currently Sold Out.

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Jousting Tournament
Sep
21

Jousting Tournament

AJC Champoinship Joust. Watch the Official State Sport of Maryland! Tournaments are held behind the Bank Barn and hosted by the Amateur Jousting Club of Maryland. For more information on jousting, read an article from one of our past newsletters by clicking here.

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Vintage Baseball Triple Header
Sep
8

Vintage Baseball Triple Header

Jerusalem Mill is the home field for “The Chesapeake Nine,” Vintage Baseball Club. This nine-inning vintage sport adheres to rules set in 1864, which calls for nine players per team, underhand pitching, no gloves and wooden bats. This triple header features our home team along with “The Keystone 9” and “The Rising Sun Club.” No admission fee. Bring the kids! For more information about The Mid Atlantic Vintage Base Ball League, go to their website here.

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On Middle Ground, A History of The Jews of Baltimore
Sep
7

On Middle Ground, A History of The Jews of Baltimore

Join us for an insightful afternoon in the Lee Mansion as Public Historian, Museum Curator and Author Deborah Weiner shares her knowledge on the history of the Jewish Community in Baltimore. This in-person event will take place at the Historic Lee Mansion. To learn more about the author, Deborah Weiner, see this article. For more information and tickets visit Eventbrite here.

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Speakeasy Walking Tour & Social
Aug
24

Speakeasy Walking Tour & Social

This event is limited to 8 guests, due to tight spaces and dark places. Please wear comfortable shoes as we will traverse up and down stairs, ending up below the Lee Mansion for a Speakeasy experience. Food and libations will be served. Please note that parts of the tour will involve spaces with low ceiling heights and tight steep stairs which might not be suitable for visitors with mobility issues. This Event is currently SOLD OUT.

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Music in the Meadow - Rich & The Roadrunners
Aug
11

Music in the Meadow - Rich & The Roadrunners

Our Summer Concert Series is back! Bring a chair or a blanket and a picnic if you wish. Doors open at 4:00 pm. For more information and the entire season’s line up, please click here for the flyer.

Rich and the Roadrunners play a wide variety of music (50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, rock, country, ballads, etc). Come rock with Baltimore's best-loved oldies. For more about the band, visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RoadrunnersBand

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250 Years - The Architectural Evolution of the Lee Mansion
Aug
10

250 Years - The Architectural Evolution of the Lee Mansion

Join Peter Morrill of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for an in-depth look at the architectural evolution of the Lee Mansion including a behind the scenes tour of portions of the house not usually open to the public. A social on the porch will follow the event with food and drinks. This event benefits our critical preservation projects, such as the recently excavated Lee Mansion Kitchen. Please note that parts of the tour will involve spaces with low ceiling heights and tight steep stairs which might not be suitable for visitors with mobility issues. THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT.

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Jousting Tournament
Aug
3

Jousting Tournament

Jerusalem Mill Tournament. Watch the Official State Sport of Maryland! Tournaments are held behind the Bank Barn and hosted by the Amateur Jousting Club of Maryland. For more information on jousting, read an article from one of our past newsletters by clicking here.

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Music in the Meadow - Charlie Zahm
Jul
21

Music in the Meadow - Charlie Zahm

Our Summer Concert Series is back! Bring a chair or a blanket and a picnic if you wish. Doors open at 4:00 pm. For more information and the entire season’s line up, please click here for the flyer.

Charlie Zahm returns to Jerusalem Mill for a night of Celtic Music, weaving magical moments of Scottish and Irish history for the listener and viewer. Charlie also performs period North American music from the 18th and 19th centuries, as well as applying his own style to American Cowboy Ballads and Country music. For more about Charlie Zahm, visit his website: https://www.charliezahm.com/

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Elizabeth Van Lew Performance & Tea - Second Seating
Jul
14

Elizabeth Van Lew Performance & Tea - Second Seating

Join us for a performance and a tea featuring Alisa Dupuy, who will captivate attendees with her first person interptetation of Elizabeth Van Lew. Van Lew was a prominent member of Richmond, Virginia society, an abolitionist and a philanthropist. She defied convention and built an extensive spy ring for the Union Army. “One of the things that made women so effective as spies during this time period was that few people expected them either to engage in such ‘unladylike’ activity, or to have the mental capacity and physical endurance to make them successful,” said historian Elizabeth Leonard, author of All the Daring of the Soldier: Women of the Civil War Armies. This event is currently sold out.

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Elizabeth Van Lew Performance & Tea - First Seating
Jul
14

Elizabeth Van Lew Performance & Tea - First Seating

Join us for a performance and a tea featuring Alisa Dupuy, who will captivate attendees with her first person interptetation of Elizabeth Van Lew. Van Lew was a prominent member of Richmond, Virginia society, an abolitionist and a philanthropist. She defied convention and built an extensive spy ring for the Union Army. “One of the things that made women so effective as spies during this time period was that few people expected them either to engage in such ‘unladylike’ activity, or to have the mental capacity and physical endurance to make them successful,” said historian Elizabeth Leonard, author of All the Daring of the Soldier: Women of the Civil War Armies. This event is currently sold out.

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Jousting Tournament
Jul
13

Jousting Tournament

George Kreutzer Memorial Joust. Watch the Official State Sport of Maryland! Tournaments are held behind the Bank Barn and hosted by the Amateur Jousting Club of Maryland. For more information on jousting, read an article from one of our past newsletters by clicking here.

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Dorcas Society of Reedy Point 
Jul
13

Dorcas Society of Reedy Point 

Meet the ladies of the Dorcas Society of Reedy Point. This faith-based living history group interprets the history of American female charity work. In the summer of 1864, the General Store in the village was raided by Confederate Soldiers under the command of Major Harry Gilmor. The soldiers "requistioned" boots, shoes, other wearing apparel and David Lee's horses. To commemorate the anniversary of Gilmor’s Raid, visit the ladies between 11 am and 4 pm as they interpret their contributions to the war effort.  No admission fee.

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