Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime is a fun hour full of reading and activities in the William Paca Garden, a secret treasure in the Historic District of Annapolis. Each program is designed for little ones, 3-7 years, with a book reading, song, and craft/art project, plus time to explore the Paca Garden following the story hour. This Week’s Book: Lola Goes to School by Anna McQuinn It’s back-to-school time! Lola and her family prepare for the first day of school the night before, from picking out her outfit to packing her...

September 7: Rickshaw Lizard The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series continues the fun of the summer with 4 weeks of great music–from rock to funk to hip-hop–with the incomparable backdrop of our Park Campus. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Beer and wine are available for purchase. Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program. No outside alcohol is permitted. Food trucks will be on site. Bring a chair for seating.

It’s the summer of 1776, and the First Maryland Regiment, under the command of General William Smallwood, are preparing to leave Annapolis and say farewell to their loved ones. Several weeks later, the Regiment would demonstrate what true valor would look like at the Battle of Long Island. Visit Pinkney Street and meet the men who would become known as the “Maryland 400” as they prepare to leave Annapolis and talk with their families and see how they prepare supplies for the troops. Learn how the efforts and courage of...

Dr. Julie Rose, Marietta House Museum director and Hammond-Harwood House trustee, will lead a tour and cover the stories of the enslaved men and women who built, maintained, and lived in Hammond-Harwood House. Participants will learn about urban slavery in Annapolis in the antebellum era. Price: $15 | Members: $10

Visit the Museum of Historic Annapolis on the second Sunday of every month for Hands-On History Days. Drop in any time between 11 am and 3 pm for special family activities – a new theme each month means you and your family will want to visit again and again! Activities are included with Museum admission. In September, the year is 1773 and news is swirling with talk of Revolution! Meet Anne Catharine Green, colonial printer to the colonies and publisher of the Maryland Gazette. Learn about the life of a...

This month our middle schoolers will learn about textiles in the colonial world. As we try our hands at weaving and spinning, we’ll explore the concepts of mercantilism and international trade, the role of taxation in the American Revolution, and the ethics of homespun fabrics. ​ $8 for member children ages 11-14  $10.50 for non-member children ages 11-14

During the American Revolutionary War, the British military made big promises to enslaved Americans. In return for taking up arms against the patriots, enslaved people won pledges from British commanders that they would free them when Britain won the war. So, what happened when Britain instead lost? This talk with Dr. Richard Bell of the University of Maryland explores these Black fugitives’ extraordinary odyssey through what was left of Britain’s global empire after 1783 to examine the ways they tried to pursue happiness and forge an African American diaspora. Registration...

Experience the fabrics of colonial life - woolens, linens, cottons, and silks!  Help process some of the natural fibers that were the basis of colonial clothing.  Fabric patterns were often block printed on colonial textiles – design and print your own pattern to take home!​ $8 for member children ages 6-12 $10.50 for non-member children ages 6-12

Experience the fabrics of colonial life - woolens, linens, cottons, and silks!  Help process some of the natural fibers that were the basis of colonial clothing.  Fabric patterns were often block printed on colonial textiles – design and print your own pattern to take home!​ $8 for member children ages 6-12 $10.50 for non-member children ages 6-12

Lesser-known collections at the Maryland State Archives reveal the active role Marylanders took in the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, which showcased scientific, technological, agricultural, industrial, and artistic achievements throughout America. Glimpse the efforts to create the “Maryland Building,” explore award-winning contributions of our state’s citizens, meet a Baltimore activist advocating for the representation of black Marylanders’ invaluable achievements, and experience the day-to-day account of a Marylander who journeyed hundreds of miles to experience the fair first-hand. Rachel Frazier serves as the Director of Reference Services for the Maryland State Archives....

September 14: Eastport Oyster Boys The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series continues the fun of the summer with 4 weeks of great music–from rock to funk to hip-hop–with the incomparable backdrop of our Park Campus. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Beer and wine are available for purchase. Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program. No outside alcohol is permitted. Food trucks will be on site. Bring a chair for seating.

Come celebrate the 240th anniversary of the signing of the 1783 Treaty of Paris! The 2023 National Treaty of Paris Festival will be held at the Michael E. Busch Library in Annapolis. On Saturday, September 16, stop by and visit our Historic Annapolis table to learn more about our organization, our membership benefits, the Museum of Historic Annapolis and the William Paca House and Garden, and our exciting educational programs and school opportunities. The festival is free and open to the public with special exhibits, activities and living history presentations...

Behind the Book Lecture Series with mystery author Marcia Talley and friend, Sujata Massey Marcia Talley and her fellow writer, Sujata Massey, will lead a discussion about mystery writing. Each will talk about her books and answer audience questions. Both of these authors are mystery writers. They will talk about their books, the writing process and answer questions from the audience. Marcia Talley' books are centered around a character, Hannah Ives, who lives in Annapolis (great local connection). Historic house tours will be avaliable and light refreshments will be served.

Join Ballet Theatre of Maryland for a performance in the garden at the Hammond-Harwood House Museum. This program will feature a selection of works for small groups of dancers showcasing the talents of our company dancers. This is a VIP event with special pricing for BTM and Hammond Harwood House subscribers/members. Wine is included in the ticket price. PLEASE NOTE: THIS PERFORMANCE WILL BE OUTDOORS. To pay by check, please call 410-224-5644. Price: $80 | Members: $60 .

Participants will enjoy a 90-minute guided tour of the house that compares the customs and social graces of the Loockerman family, who lived in the Hammond-Harwood House in the early 19th century, with those of characters in Jane Austen novels. Make it extra special with Tea and a Tour! Hammond- Harwood House is proud to partner with Reynold’s Tavern of Annapolis. Reynold’s Taverns offers an extensive afternoon tea menu – a perfect pairing to enjoy before or after the Jane Austen Tour. Tours and tea are booked separately. Price: $12...

September 21: Honest Lee Soul The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series continues the fun of the summer with 4 weeks of great music–from rock to funk to hip-hop–with the incomparable backdrop of our Park Campus. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Beer and wine are available for purchase. Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program. No outside alcohol is permitted. Food trucks will be on site. Bring a chair for seating.

From punches to bounces, syllabubs to juleps, colonists imbibed a wide variety of alcoholic beverages. At Colonial Cocktails, you’ll get to make and enjoy two historical drinks and learn about colonial tavern culture. This month, we'll try two drinks found in 18th century cookbooks. Rum Ratafia is an almond-y, fruit-steeped rum cordial, while Syllabub, our old favorite, is a frothy, creamy delight. ​Participants must be 21+ ​Members: $25 Non-Members: $33 ​Please note: this program is held outside.

Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime is a fun hour full of reading and activities in the William Paca Garden, a secret treasure in the Historic District of Annapolis. Each program is designed for little ones, 3-7 years, with a book reading, song, and craft/art project, plus time to explore the Paca Garden following the story hour. This Week’s Book: Where Are You From? by Yamile Saied Méndez  Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. When a young girl is asked where she’s really from, she asks her abuelo. However, he...

Join the Banneker-Douglass Museum and the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture in celebrating perseverance, education, and cultural heritage at the 33rd Annual Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival! The Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival is a free, family-oriented cultural celebration for all to enjoy live music and dance performances, world foods and artisan vendors, as well as heritage and history of the African Diaspora.

Join us on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 from 10 am to 2 pm at Goshen Farm for our 9th Annual Fall Open House. We are located at 1420 Cape St. Claire Road. This is a free event that is full of fun, family activities, and food! There will be 2 scheduled Tours of the Historic House (circa 1780’s). Explore the farm and see all the educational opportunities. We do encourage people to bring their phones as portions of the tour will be digital.

The Northern Arundel Cultural Preservation Society (NACPS) and the Friends of Hancock’s Resolution (FOHR) invite you to a celebration and unveiling of the “Coming Together Documentary Story Quilt” at Historic Hancock’s Resolution (2795 Bayside Beach Rd, Pasadena, MD) and on zoom (see below) on Sunday September 24 at 1:00 p.m. There will be drinks (Iced Tea, Lemonade, Water) and cake. The quilt represents the union of the two organizations working together to relate the histories and variety of people and cultures, including Indigenous, African American, and European American, who contributed...