Discover the history of the Gresham Estate, London Town's newest site. Located about 10 minutes from London Town, the Gresham Estate dates back to the late 17th century. Owners have included everyone from actual pirate William Cotter to Commodore Isaac Mayo (for whom the Mayo Peninsula is named) and more. Following your tour, you'll have a chance to speak with the archaeologists and students from St. Mary's College conducting the first ever archaeological investigation of the site. ​ $7 for members and $10 for non-members. Does not include admission to Historic...

Get your hands dirty and immerse yourself into the world of succulents. Build your own container garden and learn how to care for these fun, hardy desert plants while also learning about their growth habits and propagation. ​$25 for members and $30 for non-members. Participants must be 13+. Limited seats available. Pre-registration required.

The Odenton Heritage Society will mark Odenton's 150th anniversary with a yearlong celebration and the reopening of their museum at an Open House on Sunday, August 1, 2021.  It was on August 2, 1871 that the U. S. Post Office Department established the Odenton post office at a new railroad junction under construction near the present MARC station.  Trains began running through the junction on July, 1872, and Odenton's identity - a railroad town named for Baltimore and Potomac Railroad President Oden Bowie - was complete. The OHS Museum presents...

Historic Annapolis invites you to an evening of celebration with the Bristol County Fifes and Drums in the William Paca Garden! Meet 25 fully uniformed fifes and drummers from Bristol, Rhode Island as they play favorites like Yankee Doodle, The Battle Hymn of the Republic, and You’re a Grand Old Flag, along with Irish jigs and reels. Bring your family and a blanket and watch from the lawn and terrace as the spirited group marches and plays authentic music of the colonial era. Cost: $20 per person General Admission; $15...

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 delving into the world of wines with Negus, a spiced port, and Lemonade a Second Way, a thirst-quenching drink to beat the heat of Maryland summer.​ $25 for members and $30 for non-members. Participants must be 21+. Limited seats available. Pre-registration required.

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).  

Join the City of Annapolis, the Postmaster General for Annapolis, and the United States Lighthouse Society for a dedication of this new series of Forever postage stamps dedicated to the Mid-Atlantic Area and especially Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse. This event will take place on Saturday, August 7 at 2:00 pm at the Susan Campbell Park, Annapolis City Dock.

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. Shhhhh.  Do not talk!  Do not hurry! Get ready to fill your ears with a world of wonderful and surprising sounds in Mr. Paca’s backyard. “The Listening Walk” helps us to discover an extraordinary world of sounds in our everyday environment!  We will go for a nature listening...

Feeling crabby?  Join us for Crab Lab, an outdoor adventure into the world of the Chesapeake’s favorite crustacean, the Blue Crab!  This month we’ll talk the talk and walk the crabwalk as we learn all about crabs, conduct water experiments, and explore the past, present, and future of these cool critters. ​$8 for member children grades 1 - 4 $10 for non-member children grades 1 - 4​ Pre-registration is required. Limited availability.

Back by popular demand! Dine al fresco at the William Paca Garden, the crown jewel of Annapolis. Experience a four-course dinner with a specially curated menu as you enjoy the beauty of our picturesque English Garden. Extravagant food and wine, along with the unparalleled service of Ken’s Creative Kitchen, will create an unforgettable evening. Registration required by August 4. Limited seating available. Seatings will be available for parties up to 10 per table. You will be contacted closer to the event date to arrange your seating preferences. Doors will open at 5:30 pm; dinner service starts promptly...