Step back in time to the early summer of 1775, as visitors are invited into a gathering of Annapolis’ Patriot ladies who are discussing rising tensions with the British Crown across the American colonies. As they share news from Lexington and Concord, the fall of Fort Ticonderoga, and local whispers of militia mustering, you’ll see […]

Presented by Daniel J. Sieh The United States, or “Gold Mountain” as it was known in Asia, was often seen as a very distant but promising destination for many in the East looking for opportunity. New research puts the beginnings of Asian immigration much earlier than expected, with some even making their way to the American Revolution […]

September 3 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm $150 Wilma Lee True Crime Cruise – “Murder on the Waterfront” A chilling evening of dark secrets, deadly scandals & historic crime Join local storyteller Melissa Huston of Annapolis Ghost Tours is aboard the historic Skipjack Wilma Lee for a thrilling two-hour cruise through Annapolis’s most notorious […]

The Eastport Oyster Boys are known for their engaging and interactive presence with audiences. Along with their original music and songs of the area, The Boys often engage in an abbreviated and sometimes ever so slightly modified history of the Bay, its unique culture and characters and allude to some inside anecdotes that oft times […]

Join us for a sensational summer evening at Goshen Farm with our Free Friday Night Concert Series! Get ready to start your weekend on a high note with our new 2025 lineup. Our concerts are in a family-friendly environment, right here in Cape St. Claire on the beautiful Broadneck Peninsula. Whether you walk, bike, or […]

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!

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 […]