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Explore Annapolis’s fascinating maritime history and the Chesapeake Bay ecology on this guided two-hour cruise aboard the historic Skipjack Wilma Lee. Learn about the city’s fabled boat building industry, the dramatic history and future of the Chesapeake Bay Waterman and oyster harvesting plus facts about local points of interest like Carr’s and Elktonia Beach, Eastport and […]
Established in 1723, the school is perhaps the oldest remaining one-room schoolhouse in Maryland. Guests of all ages visiting the Free School Museum can experience educational practices from the 1700’s, when books and paper were scarce, and educational practices from the 1800’s, when Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic were the basics of the curriculum. The Free […]
Ice cream was as popular in early 19th century Maryland as it is today — a great way to beat the summer heat. Join Joyce White, Food Historian, in the historic Hammond-Harwood House kitchen as she demonstrates how a copper sorbetiere (image below) was used to make ice cream. Attendees can try their hand at […]
Join us for our signature summer event as we explore what "independence" meant for the people of London Town in 1776. Meet a colonial Marine or militia member, enjoy crafts and games, and talk with costumed historic interpreters to learn about life on the brink of revolution. Included with admission, no pre-registration required.
Explore Annapolis’s fascinating maritime history and the Chesapeake Bay ecology on this guided two-hour cruise aboard the historic Skipjack Wilma Lee. Learn about the city’s fabled boat building industry, the dramatic history and future of the Chesapeake Bay Waterman and oyster harvesting plus facts about local points of interest like Carr’s and Elktonia Beach, Eastport and […]
Established in 1723, the school is perhaps the oldest remaining one-room schoolhouse in Maryland. Guests of all ages visiting the Free School Museum can experience educational practices from the 1700’s, when books and paper were scarce, and educational practices from the 1800’s, when Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic were the basics of the curriculum. The Free […]
Come join us on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at the Rising Sun Inn, Historic Tavern and Museum for a fun-filled afternoon of painting and sipping. Unleash your inner artist while enjoying a glass of your favorite beverage. The Red Apron Artist will guide you step by step in creating your own masterpiece. No experience necessary - just bring your […]
The Declaration of Independence is a peculiar thing. It’s a literary masterpiece that was written jointly by a committee of fifty people. It’s short and punchy—just 1310 words long—but still somehow daunting and difficult to get to grips with (there’s a reason most of us have never read it in full and can only quote the first […]
Explore Annapolis’s fascinating maritime history and the Chesapeake Bay ecology on this guided two-hour cruise aboard the historic Skipjack Wilma Lee. Learn about the city’s fabled boat building industry, the dramatic history and future of the Chesapeake Bay Waterman and oyster harvesting plus facts about local points of interest like Carr’s and Elktonia Beach, Eastport and […]
Make and enjoy your own historical drinks and learn about colonial drinking culture. This month, we'll learn about drinks as American as apple... cider. Mix up a sweet cider and rum "Stone Fence" and explore our country's unique whiskey industry with a whiskey punch. Member tickets: $25 Non-member tickets: $33 non-members 21+, pre-registration required.
The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series welcomes back a crowd favorite with the Irish Rock sounds of Dublin 5! The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series located at the Museum’s waterfront McNasby campus (723 Second St., Annapolis) offers 11 weeks of popular music–from rock to folk to blues–with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake […]