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Discover the essential maritime craft of rope making as it was practiced in colonial Annapolis. Drop by Hogshead Trades Museum and see a skilled ropemaker create cording using traditional tools and techniques. See how this vital trade supported shipbuilding and daily life in a bustling colonial port. Admission Cost: $5 suggested donation
Reduce, reuse, and recycle your paper! Join us to learn a new craft and recycle used paper at the same time. You will also learn about the Paper Bush in our gardens and other plants that have been used to make paper in history. Then you can try your hand at making some paper! London […]
For children ages 6-12. Description: One if by land, two if by sea - the Revolution depended on coded messages passed along by rings of spies. Join the London Town Ring as we try to help General Washington win the Battle of the Chesapeake with codes, ciphers, and clues!
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. […]
For children ages 6-12. Description: One if by land, two if by sea - the Revolution depended on coded messages passed along by rings of spies. Join the London Town Ring as we try to help General Washington win the Battle of the Chesapeake with codes, ciphers, and clues!
Skipjack Heritage Days will be held during the Maryland Seafood Festival ✅ All skipjack activities included with MD Seafood Festival admission ($15–$20) Activities include: • Saturday (11am–5pm): (Skipjack tours & public boat rides; Champions of the Chesapeake Family Activity Area; Live storytelling, speakers, and heritage presentations,) • Sunday (11am–5pm): (11am: Parade of Skipjacks; 12pm: Skipjack Race […]
Who made and sold instruments? Which ones were popular? Where was music played? Join us at Hogshead Trades Museum and meet fiddler Squire Tomas and local herbalist Mercy as they share with visitors the importance of music in early Annapolis. Discover how music brought people together—from taverns and parlors to ballrooms and backyards. Visitors can […]
Saturday, September 13 10:00 AM- 7:00 pm Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (Blue Lot), 550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD The 35th Annual Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival, one of the largest African American heritage and cultural festivals on the East Coast, returns to the heart of Annapolis on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the iconic Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (Blue […]
Pull up a chair at Mrs. Howard’s Coffee House and hear the conversations and customs around coffee culture in colonial Annapolis. Admission Cost: $5 suggested donation
The Annapolis Songwriters Festival is back—and BDTM is proud to be part of the celebration! This year, Songwriters in the Round at BDTM features Jesse Moody IV Music, Madisun Bailey, Kane Comfort, Wordsmith, Ruby Amanfu, Dylan Altman, and Tommy Sims. Join us as music, history, and culture come together in the heart of Annapolis. Expect […]
The portraits in the Hammond Harwood House recall the lives of men and women who lived, worked, and raised families in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Because their images are preserved through painting, their stories are more meaningful for us today. When we see their faces, we want to know more about the […]
This tour will look into the furniture collection at the Hammond-Harwood House including chairs, sideboards and desks/bookcases. The tour will highlight some of John Shaw’s finest pieces and discuss the world in which Shaw lived in late 18th century Annapolis. The tour will be led by Robert Biddle, Hammond-Harwood House Trustee and Docent Director. Price: […]