This virtual lecture with Alexandra Kirtley is an encore of her presentation from the 2025 Orlando Ridout V Memorial Lecture, presented in partnership by Historic Annapolis and the Maryland Historical Trust.
The trade and exchange of raw materials, manufactured goods, skilled artisans, and elite/merchant class families in the late colonial and early national periods inextricably linked Maryland and Philadelphia. In this richly illustrated lecture, the connections and shared history of Maryland and Philadelphia will be presented through surviving architecture, paintings, furniture, ceramics, and more by Philadelphia Art Museum curator Alexandra Alevizatos Kirtley, herself a proud Marylander.
Historic Annapolis and the Maryland Historical Trust are pleased to present the Orlando Ridout V Memorial Lecture Series free of charge, but we invite you to add a donation when you register. Your gift supports the continuation of this scholarly lecture series that honors Orlando’s legacy and commitment to rigorous research and inspired instruction. Thank you!
Advance registration required; registration closes on half-hour prior to lecture.
Can’t watch live? All lectures will be recorded. Please register and you’ll receive the link to watch the recording after the event.
Cost: FREE