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Annapolis Alive! News - April 4, 2008
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Weekend Events Range from 1920s Events for Kids
to the Annapolis Subscription Plate Horse Race
Saturday, April 5 - "The Berries" for Kids
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In keeping with the Gatsby theme of the Big Read in Annapolis, bring the little ones to an event designed to engage kids with music and culture from 1920s America. Come join us as we learn what life was like for kids during this time. We'll also help organize reading groups at this event. Free, at the Chesapeake Children's Museum, 25 Silopanna Road, 2 - 5 p.m.
Information: 410 990-1993 or info@theccm.org
Sunday, April 6 - Annapolis Subscription Plate at Roedown
On Sunday, join in the annual Marlborough Hunt Races in South County and follow in the tradition of Race Week, and the festivities surrounding it, which brought enthusiasts from all over the colonies to Annapolis to watch and wager on thoroughbred horses. Mayor Ellen Moyer will present the “Annapolis Subscription Plate” trophy to the winner of this special race commemorating the first formal horse race in Maryland in 1743. Enjoy tailgate competitions, costumed interpreters, and great horse racing. Learn more about colonial horse racing, which began here in Annapolis on a West Street track.
Gates open 10 a.m. - First race at noon, at
Roedown Farm, Davidsonville
For directions and ticket information and see: marlboroughhuntraces.com.
