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Start your spring garden with colonial plants and herbs grown on site. All proceeds from the sale of the veggies go to supporting the development and expansion of the demonstration garden, helping us connect the history of London Town and gardening together! Free to shop at the plant sale.
Be a part of the event and join amazing local Plein Air artists who come to capture the beauty of our historic William Brown House, acres of ornamental and woodland gardens, stunning overlooks, and panoramic views of the South River. Participating Plein Air painters receive free admission with a suggested donation. Spectators and other site […]
Annapolis wasn’t necessarily the most exciting place culturally in the middle of the 18th century, so a group of mostly Scottish immigrants decided to make things happen. They formed a gentlemen’s club, held bi-monthly meetings for over ten years, and left us with a rich and often comical account of their goings-on. Music (and also rum […]
Join us for a full day outing to experience Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello! We will travel by motorcoach to Charlottesville, VA, and enjoy a guided Highlights Tour of the first-floor spaces in Thomas Jefferson’s home, the West Lawn and South Wing. This experience also includes a boxed lunch, as well as access to the gardens, grounds, […]
A public meeting has been scheduled from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 24 via Zoom to discuss plans to upgrade the structural and architectural aspects of Wilson House to allow visitors to view the home and get historic information. The building is not currently accessible to the public.
“Trees Make Perfect Pets: A Story About Nature, Plants, and Gardening For Kids” by Paul Czajak Abigail is set on finding the ideal pet, and she decides on Fido. He provides shade from the sun, follows her commands, and even helps her breathe easier. That’s right—Fido is a tree! However, not everyone agrees that having […]
For Earth Month, we are throwing a party! Join us as we celebrate our oldest tree on-site that has witnessed 200+ years of United States history. Enjoy garden and tree-themed crafts, a scavenger hunt, games, other exciting activities, and, of course, birthday cake! Free with a suggested donation. Registration requested.
Take a break from screen time and join the students of Broadneck High School’s at Hogshead Trades Museum for a day of old-fashioned fun! Students will demonstrate children’s games that were popular in colonial times such as skittles and shut the box. Everyone has a chance to participate in the fun and games – Come […]
Jean Brinton Jaecks will inspire students to paint the spring garden at the beautiful Hammond Harwood House. The garden surrounds the famous home, with large boxwoods from the early 18 century, urns filled with an abundance of flowers, a dogwood tree and the enclosed brick wall with stunning views of the Naval Academy Chapel. Jean will give a Plein air […]
It's teatime at the Historic Rising Sun Inn! Come join us on Saturday April 26th at 1:00PM for a Tea and Tour! Teatime took place in colonial America and was held dear because of the high import costs of tea, coffee and chocolate. The Rising Sun Inn has a collection of colonial tea serving pieces, […]
For Earth Month, we are throwing a party! Join us as we celebrate our oldest tree on-site that has witnessed 200+ years of United States history. Enjoy garden and tree-themed crafts, a scavenger hunt, games, other exciting activities, and, of course, birthday cake! Free with a suggested donation. Registration requested.
Join us for a special Spring workshop on the Paca House Terrace, presented in partnership with our friends at Homestead Gardens. This afternoon workshop will be presented by a Homestead Gardens expert who will share tips on growing and caring for culinary herbs. Participants will then be guided in creating a Culinary Herb Garden planter […]