The first in a series of three lectures by John Danz, discussing the Influence of the Early Chinese Trade on American Decorative Arts 1640-1820. Held at the Mount Clare Stable, Carroll Park at 2 o'clock followed by refreshments. $$ Limited seating. For reservations click here.

The second in a series of three lectures by John Danz, discussing the Influence of the Early Chinese Trade on American Decorative Arts 1640-1820. Held at the Mount Clare Stable, Carroll Park at 2 o'clock followed by refreshments. $$ Limited seating. For reservations click here.

Mount Clare will be part of the Blue Star Museum network, a program offering free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2010. Blue Star Museums is a partnership among Blue Star Families, the National Endowment for the Arts, and more than 700 museums across America. The free admission program is available to any bearer of a Geneva Convention Common Access Card (CAC), a DD Form 1173, or a DD Form 1173-1, which includes active duty military and five immediate family members, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserve. To find out which museums are participating, click here. The site includes a list of participating museums and a map to help with visit planning.

The last in a series of three lectures by John Danz, discussing the Influence of the Early Chinese Trade on American Decorative Arts 1640-1820. Held at the Mount Clare Stable, Carroll Park at 2 o'clock followed by refreshments. $$ Limited seating. For reservations click here.

Bicycle ride to benefit city parks. Ride begins and ends in Carroll Park. A barbeque with live jazz follows the ride. Register online at www.tourdemparks.org or email info@tourdemparks.org. Sponsored by the Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Committee, The Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks, and the Department of Planning/Office of Sustainability. (fee)

During the month of September, any boy or girl scout in uniform who visits Mount Clare will receive $1.00 off regular admission. Take advantage of additional savings and reserve your scout group of 20 or more by contacting the Education Director at 410-837-3262 ext. 105 or education@mountclare.org

Mount Clare will be part of the Museum Day network offering Free Admission to ticket holders. Official tickets can be found on the Museum Day website, available for download July 1. ( www.smithsonianmag.org/museumday ) Sponsored by the Smithsonian Magazine.

Through a generous grant, Visit Mount Clare in October on these special dates for free!

Free Fall Baltimore 2012 is made possible by Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts, and the generous contributions of The Abell Foundation, Corrigan Sports / The Under Armour Baltimore Marathon, Joseph and Harvey Meyerhoff Family Charitable Funds and The William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, creator of www.bakerartistawards.org

Visitors to Baltimore’s oldest home can escape the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and experience a colonial American Christmas with the Carroll family. Mount Clare will be decorated for the winter holidays in the traditional 18th and 19th century style, using greens and dried plant materials accented with fruits, nuts, feathers and pine cones. A visual delight! Exhibit is included with regular admission to the museum.

Experience the holidays of years past at Mount Clare’s annual winter celebration. Special programs include musical performances by the Monumental City Ancient Fife and Drum Corps and an a cappella group Singers Madrigale. Purchase your fresh cut greens in the forecourt for holiday decorating. Looking for the perfect gift? The museum store is filled with new merchandise to satisfy your holiday shopping list. Fun for the whole family! Special admission, $5 per person.

Experience the old-fashioned holiday spirit and visit five of Baltimore's premier historic houses decorated in their holiday finest! Watch this space for more information.