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Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime: “Pumpkin Jack”

William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street , Annapolis, MD, United States

Join us on select Tuesday mornings 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. Grow, pumpkin, grow!  Come meet “Pumpkin Jack” and learn about the lives of Jack-O-Lanterns while exploring how pumpkins grow throughout the year. We will search for pumpkins in the Boxwood Parterre. We will also visit Farmer Ben to find out what is inside a pumpkin and...

2021 Architectural Fieldwork Symposium

Registration is now open for the Maryland Historical Trust’s annual Architectural Fieldwork Symposium, which will be held virtually on October 28 and 29, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm each day. This event is free to attend, but pre-registration is required. The Maryland Historical Trust's annual Architectural Fieldwork Symposium brings together field surveyors, architectural historians, preservation planners, and related practitioners from across the state to discuss recent projects, themes, and methodology.

Pumpkin Walk Reimagined

Hammond-Harwood House 19 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, MD, United States

Are you looking for something fun and different to do with the whole family this Halloween season? Families are invited to make some memories at the historic Hammond-Harwood House Museum at our annual Pumpkin Walk, which has been a staple in Annapolis for over twenty years! Families will begin by enjoying a superstitions tour of the mansion to learn about curious customs of the 18th century. The fun will continue with a parade and end with activity stations in our fenced-in garden: witch storytelling, pumpkin toss, and a take-home craft....

Historic Hauntings Ghost Tours

Looking for ghost tours in Maryland? Come with Watermark on a special haunted ghost tour of Annapolis. Tours are offered Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays during October. On this walking tour, you will be led by our spirited guide through the dark alleys, spooky side streets, and lesser-known haunted sites of the old and creaky town of Annapolis. Hear of real diary entries and newspaper articles of what frightened early 18th century folks and how they utilized the moon and candles. Listen to tales of spirits that linger in the mist, and...

2021 Architectural Fieldwork Symposium

Registration is now open for the Maryland Historical Trust’s annual Architectural Fieldwork Symposium, which will be held virtually on October 28 and 29, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm each day. This event is free to attend, but pre-registration is required. The Maryland Historical Trust's annual Architectural Fieldwork Symposium brings together field surveyors, architectural historians, preservation planners, and related practitioners from across the state to discuss recent projects, themes, and methodology.

Pumpkin Walk Reimagined

Hammond-Harwood House 19 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, MD, United States

Are you looking for something fun and different to do with the whole family this Halloween season? Families are invited to make some memories at the historic Hammond-Harwood House Museum at our annual Pumpkin Walk, which has been a staple in Annapolis for over twenty years! Families will begin by enjoying a superstitions tour of the mansion to learn about curious customs of the 18th century. The fun will continue with a parade and end with activity stations in our fenced-in garden: witch storytelling, pumpkin toss, and a take-home craft....

Historic Hauntings Ghost Tours

Looking for ghost tours in Maryland? Come with Watermark on a special haunted ghost tour of Annapolis. Tours are offered Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays during October. On this walking tour, you will be led by our spirited guide through the dark alleys, spooky side streets, and lesser-known haunted sites of the old and creaky town of Annapolis. Hear of real diary entries and newspaper articles of what frightened early 18th century folks and how they utilized the moon and candles. Listen to tales of spirits that linger in the mist, and...

Founding Freedoms Walking Tour

William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street , Annapolis, MD, United States

Take advantage of the special opportunity to combine a tour of the home of a signer of the Declaration of Independence with a viewing of special printings of the very document he signed! Your experience begins with a 45-minute tour of the William Paca House and Garden. As you walk through the restored home and elegant garden of a signer of the Declaration of Independence, your guide will share information of Paca's contributions to the revolutionary cause and share the stories of all the people who lived and labored here....

Historic Hauntings Ghost Tours

Looking for ghost tours in Maryland? Come with Watermark on a special haunted ghost tour of Annapolis. Tours are offered Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays during October. On this walking tour, you will be led by our spirited guide through the dark alleys, spooky side streets, and lesser-known haunted sites of the old and creaky town of Annapolis. Hear of real diary entries and newspaper articles of what frightened early 18th century folks and how they utilized the moon and candles. Listen to tales of spirits that linger in the mist, and...