The Hammond-Harwood House offers a two hour in-depth tour of the architecture of the house. Price: $20. To make a reservation call: 410-263-4683 x10.

Using natural dyes, design your own silk scarf. Colonists coveted silk and loved beautiful, brightly colored garments, so join us to learn the art of fabric dyeing during the colonial era.  You'll be guided through the intricacies of dyeing with indigo, turmeric, and cochineal. Then create your own masterpiece to take home. ​$30 for members and $35 for non-members. Participants must be 13+. Limited seats available. Pre-registration required.

Join us on six Tuesday mornings this summer for storytime and fun activities in the William Paca Garden, a secret treasure in the Historic District of Annapolis. Each program is designed for little ones (4-7 years) with a book reading, song, craft/art project, and free time in the garden. “Cloudette” is a petite cloud who believes she is not big enough to accomplish what the big clouds can. Can she make a garden grow? Let’s take a trip to the historic kitchen garden in Mr. Paca’s backyard and find out what is needed to make our gardens...

Summer Storytime Does the child in your life love nature? Then this could be the perfect program for your little explorer. Artist Charles Willson Peale (1741-1827) interests expanded far beyond the canvas and out into the natural world. Peale, who grew up in Annapolis, inspired a love of science in his youngest son, Titian (1799-1885), when he created one of America’s first natural history museums in Philadelphia. Titian pursued his father’s passion by becoming a noted naturalist and botanical artist. In this hands-on program participants will visit one room in...

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. In this session, we'll be revisiting a favorite in Syllabub, a frothy cream dream made with cider, and exploring Usquebaugh, a spiced whiskey. ​$25 for members and $30 for non-members. Participants must be 21+. Limited seats available. Pre-registration required.

July 1 - Davidson Exchange The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series offers 10 weeks of popular music–from rock to folk to blues–with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Food and spirits are available for purchase. Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program. Bring a chair or blanket. Concerts start at 7 p.m. at the Museum’s waterfront McNasby campus (723 Second St., Annapolis).  

Celebrate the 4th of July weekend with Historic Annapolis! On Friday, take a guided tour through the home and garden of William Paca, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. As you walk through this National Historic Landmark, your guide will share the stories of all the people who lived and labored in the home and garden. You can register in advance for a tour through the button below - space is limited, so advance registration is recommended! Guided tours are offered on the half hour. Please note that masks are...

Celebrate the 4th of July weekend with Historic Annapolis! On Friday, take a guided tour through the home and garden of William Paca, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. As you walk through this National Historic Landmark, your guide will share the stories of all the people who lived and labored in the home and garden. You can register in advance for a tour through the button below - space is limited, so advance registration is recommended! Guided tours are offered on the half hour. Please note that masks are...

The British are coming! Visit with His Majesty's Marines at Hogshead, where they are setting up a recruiting station. Visit with these soldiers as they share stories of the Revolution, provide demonstrations, and conduct drills. Cost: Free, with a suggested donation of $5 This presentation is part of a three day celebration of the 4th of July at Hogshead and the William Paca House and Garden. Check out our other events!

Celebrate the 4th of July weekend with Historic Annapolis! On Friday, take a guided tour through the home and garden of William Paca, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. As you walk through this National Historic Landmark, your guide will share the stories of all the people who lived and labored in the home and garden. You can register in advance for a tour through the button below - space is limited, so advance registration is recommended! Guided tours are offered on the half hour. Please note that masks are...