Summer Storytime Calling all pre-historic creature lovers! Did you know that Hammond-Harwood House has a connection to one of the earliest pre-historic excavations in America? Charles Willson Peale (1741-1827) was a famous painter who grew up in Annapolis, and many of his painting are in the Hammond-Harwood House. Peale was more than just a painter, he was also an early scientist who excavated mastodon bones from the Hudson Valley in New York. Peale later displayed the mastodon model in his own natural history museum in Philadelphia. The program will start...

Part of the Cathleen H. Far Lecture Series. Free, online presentation by Joyce White, Food Historian and Hammond-Harwood House Trustee. Join food historian Joyce White on a journey back in time to discover the exotic imports available to wealthy residents of 18th century Annapolis. This lecture takes participants on a virtual shopping spree through the streets of colonial Annapolis to discover the assorted spices, condiments, sugars, cheeses, teas, coffees, chocolate, spirits, wines, and beer, among many other items offered for sale.  This lecture coordinates with the current museum exhibition, Decadent...

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 try a new take on an old favorite with cherry bounce, then concoct a ratafia, a fruity liquor with hints of fruit and almond. ALLERGEN ALERT: TREE NUTS ​$25 for members and $30 for non-members.​ Participants must be 21+. Limited seats available. Pre-registration required.

August 27th Dana and the 408 Tim Kurtzberg Join the Free Friday Night Summer Concert Series at Goshen Farm! End your week on a high note and rock in the weekend with our new 2021 line-up. It’s a family-friendly setting right here in Cape St. Claire on the Broadneck Penisula. You can walk, bike, or drive over to hear great tunes, enjoy friends, and relax. So pack up the blankets, grab some snacks, and head over. Each event features local artists. Two groups/bands perform each night from 6:30 pm to...

Join Annapolis Green outside Maryland Hall, near the stick sculpture known as “Old Home Place” and talk with those who have taken the leap to drive electric. We’ll have various models of EVs and their drivers are happy to answer questions. You will also be able to see the charging stations at Maryland Hall that are free to use. Always Ice Cream Company’s truck will be on hand with cool treats for purchase and enjoyment at Maryland Hall’s picnic tables or under the sculpture. Click on the link to see...

Please note: If you previously registered for the March 2021 lecture, you will need to re-register for the August lecture. Join Michael K. Day, Senior Vice President, Capital Projects at Historic Annapolis, as he offers a behind-the-scenes look at the daunting task of researching, investigating, and painstakingly restoring one of the most iconic 5-part colonial mansions in Annapolis. Mostly shrouded in mystery for decades, the James Brice House Restoration Project will allow it to be open to the public like it never has before. The ultimate goal of this state-of-the-art restoration is to return both the...

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 try a new take on an old favorite with cherry bounce, then concoct a ratafia, a fruity liquor with hints of fruit and almond. ALLERGEN ALERT: TREE NUTS ​$25 for members and $30 for non-members.​ Participants must be 21+. Limited seats available. Pre-registration required.

Did you know? Coffeehouses aren’t new to Annapolis! Yes, even in the era of Mr. Paca, coffeehouses were a place to meet. Mary Howard, proprietress of the Maryland Coffeehouse will be setting up shop at Hogshead Tavern on Saturday, September 4. Learn more about the social hotspots that were 18th-century coffeehouses and taverns from Mrs. Howard, as she displays some of the tools of her trade. Cost: Free (donations welcome)

The Odenton Heritage Society continues its 150 celebration with an Open House. The museum presents more than 150 years of Odenton history. Admission and tours are free.

Join London Town in celebrating our 50th anniversary with lectures highlighting our past and future. London Town was the site of Anne Arundel County’s largest archaeological excavation. Join C. Jane Cox, Chief of Anne Arundel County’s Cultural Resources Division and the head of the Lost Towns Project, as she discusses what her team has discovered all around the county.​ Free for members and $10 for non-members.​ Limited seats available. Pre-registration required.