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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 […]
In 1974, Historic Annapolis opened the newly reconstructed Paca Garden to the public. We’re pleased to celebrate 50 years of our beloved Paca Garden with special guided garden tours on Friday mornings throughout the summer. Take a stroll through our beautifully restored two-acre 18th century English garden. Your experienced docent will share its history from […]
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 […]
This summer the Anne Arundel County Executive’s Office will host five River Days festivals at different waterfront locations throughout the county. Each festival will feature fun activities for all ages, including water activities, environmental educators, boat rides, live music, food trucks, games, crafts, face painting, county agencies, and more. Registration to the festivals is free […]
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 […]
Join us one Sunday a month for conversation and community. Engage with us on local history, current events, science and the arts, and more presented by guest speakers. Coffee, tea, and baked goods served. July 21- The History of Chesapeake Beach presented by Joan Kilmon Incorporated in 1894, Chesapeake Beach was developed as a resort […]
The Anchors Aweigh Music Tour gives you the opportunity to learn all about the U.S. Naval Academy's rich musical history from Retired Master Chief Dave Hanner. This is the perfect tour for any USNA history buff, music lover, or anyone in between! The tour unveils the history behind USNA's beloved "Anchors Aweigh" song, as well […]
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 […]
Join us aboard the historic skipjack, Wilma Lee to hear the exciting stories of Rum Runners in the Chesapeake. As Prohibition gripped the country, the mazelike waterways and the defiant culture of the watermen made the Bay a prime location for booming illegal enterprise. Beverages and tastings will be provided by Lyon Rum, a signature line […]
The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series welcomes back another favorite, Sweet Leda! 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 Bay. Concerts are free; however, donations are […]
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 […]