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We invite you to the production of Dreams of My Soul, 6pm June 26 & 27 Our Local Legacy, LLC and the Annapolis 250th Commission, in partnership with St. John's College, present Dreams of My Soul, a period reenactment of a moment in Annapolis history during the American Revolution. About the production The story takes place on […]
Explore the Maryland State House with a scavenger hunt that is fun for the young and young-at-heart. See a Fourth of July display of Maryland’s documents relating to the nation’s founding. Reflect on what independence meant for Frederick Douglass and African Americans in the Old House of Delegates Chamber. Don’t miss the recently reopened Old […]
Discover how clothing and craftsmanship supported the Revolutionary War during this living history program at Hogshead Trades Museum. Learn how 18th-century tailors helped outfit the Continental Army and explore the important role skilled trades played during America's fight for independence. This is a drop-in style program. Visitors may join at any time during program hours […]
This talk explores the story of Colonel Tench Tilghman—George Washington’s most trusted aide-de-camp—and his complicated ties to a family torn between loyalty to the Crown and the cause of independence. Discover how General George Washington himself navigated relationships with the Tilghmans—father, uncle, and brothers—on both sides of the war, and what their story reveals about unity, conflict, and […]
Celebrate the 250th with Claret Cobbler and Whiskey Punch, two drinks with uniquely American history! Cost: $26:00 for members, $34:00 for non-members
Meet Camp Followers from the Revolutionary War! Visit Hogshead Trades Museum and learn from living history interpreters about the vital roles women played during the fight for independence: cooks, laundresses, nurses, and more. Discover how their labor and resourcefulness helped sustain the army and shape the course of the war. This is a drop-in style […]