Save yourself a trip to the grocery store and join us in making your own kitchen herb garden. Decorate your garden to match your style. Choose one of our five themed gardens: Curry Garden: Birds Eye Chili, Cilantro, Mint Greek Garden: Dill, Mint, Parsley Pasta Garden: Basil, Oregano, Thyme Savory Garden: Rosemary, Sage, Winter Savory Tea Garden: Bergamot (Bee balm), Chamomile, Lavender Fun and suitable for all ages! For the safety of participants and staff, this workshop will be held outside with appropriate distancing, group sizes, and cleaning in accordance with...

Lafayette’s time in Annapolis totaled less than a fortnight spread out over five decades, but that was enough for the French nobleman and the city to develop a mutual admiration for one another. The first two times he came to Maryland’s capital in 1777 and 1781, he arrived on a mission; the last two visits in 1784 and 1824 were for pleasure. Senior Historian Glenn E. Campbell of Historic Annapolis talks about the long and warm relationship between Annapolis and America’s favorite fighting Frenchman.   Registration Required This lecture will be...

Explore 300 years of architecture in historic Annapolis, the museum without walls, with a professional guide during this varied and informative walking tour. Highlights of the tour include the Shiplap House, the Paca House, Patrick Creagh House, Hammond Harwood House, and the Chase Lloyd House. Cost: $22 Adults; $10 Children under 11 ArchiTrex Tours are presented in partnership with Watermark.

Celebrate all things Maryland in the William Paca Garden! On Saturday, July 18th, we’ll commemorate the founding of the state of Maryland for a Maryland Day: Unpaused celebration. Bring your friends and family to step back in time in our secret garden, where you’ll find colonials sharing their trades and demonstrating their skills. Plus, have some fun with our family-friendly activities! Cost: $1 per person

Speaker: Kim Komatsu, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center Summary: As humans, we depend on the environment for our well-being and livelihoods. Yet in an era of global change, these critical environmental services are under threat. Now more than ever, it's vital for communities to work together to understand the impacts humans have on the environment and how we can mitigate those effects. In this talk Dr. Kim Komatsu, a scientist with SERC and the Smithsonian's Working Land and Seascapes Initiative, will highlight new research that's serving both people and nature. She'll focus on two projects...

Have you thought about conserving your land, but aren’t quite sure what that entails? Attend this FREE online workshop to learn how protecting your land can help you save on your taxes and, in some cases, earn income. Anne Arundel County landowners are invited to join Scenic Rivers Land Trust for our online Land Conservation 101 Workshop. From the comfort of your home, you will learn how conserving your land can: Make you eligible for payments and/or tax deductions without selling your land; Protect your property from residential or commercial development in...

Our July Wine & Dine in the Garden dinner is sold out! Be sure to book your seat now for Thursday, August 20. This summer, enjoy a unique opportunity to dine in the William Paca Garden, the crown jewel of Annapolis. The breathtaking 2-acre English garden, filled with romantic ambiance, is the perfect venue for an intimate al fresco dining experience. Extravagant food and wine, along with the unparalleled service of Ken’s Creative Kitchen, will create an unforgettable evening. Cost: $150 per person Seatings will be available for parties of 2, 4, or...

From punches to bounces, syllabubs to juleps, colonists imbibed a wide variety of alcoholic beverages. At Colonial Cocktails, you’ll get to make and enjoy two historical drinks and learn about colonial tavern culture. This session will explore Bounce, a pleasant concoction of fruit-steeped brandy, and Bumbo, a common rum punch. Participants must be 21+. For the safety of participants and staff, this event will be held outside with appropriate distancing, group sizes, and cleaning in accordance with CDC and local guidance. Members: $25 Non-Members: $30 (Become one today!) Pre-Registration Required Maximum of 20 attendees

Maryland’s State House is the oldest state house in continuous use in the United States and served as our young nation’s capital for 9 months. Michael Day, Senior Vice President of Capital Projects at HA, will present an insightful lecture on the Maryland State House and the state-of-the-art restoration of the Old Senate Chamber. Registration required. Cost: $15 per household for General Admission; $10 per household for HA Members & Volunteers This lecture will be offered virtually by Zoom, an online video conferencing platform. Upon registration, you will be sent the...

Design your own London Town inspired tie dye tote bag!  Learn the art of fabric dyeing during the colonial era. Take a walk through the gardens and see some of the natural materials used to make dye. Then create your own modern tie-dyed masterpiece to take home. For the safety of participants and staff, this workshop will be held outside with appropriate distancing, group sizes, and cleaning in accordance with CDC and local guidance. Member Children: $20 Non-Member Children: $25 (Become a member today!) ​Pre-Registration Required Maximum of 20 attendees