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. One by one, different animals find their way into Bear’s cave to warm up, but even after the tea has been brewed and the corn has been popped, Bear just snores on! We will discover what happens when he finally wakes up! Cost: $10 per Child and...

Join the Chesapeake Arts Center as they unveil the "Infinite Creation" mural. The new mural will be displayed on the Studio 194 theatre building which is located by the CAC main office/ class building. Ceremony and unveiling will take place outside with light refreshments. This event is free to attend but please register in advance.

Signed in 1783, the Treaty of Paris was the formal agreement that ended the War for Independence and created the United States of America. Over many months of negotiation, three teams of delegates—from the United States, Great Britain, and France—had pushed and pulled to secure every advantage. When the ink was dry, the United States had secured rights to all land east of the Mississippi River that was north of Florida and south of Canada as well as important fishing rights, and the restoration of property and prisoners of war....

Gather around a crackling fire as we explore the sights, sounds, and smells of wintertime in London Town.  Watch as light dances across the room from your very own punched tin design and listen to the fire hiss, snap, and pop, while you create a scrumptious colonial treat.​ $8 for member children ages 6 - 12 $10 for non-member children ages 6 - 12​ Pre-registration is required. Limited availability.

Gather around a crackling fire as we explore the sights, sounds, and smells of wintertime in London Town.  Watch as light dances across the room from your very own punched tin design and listen to the fire hiss, snap, and pop, while you create a scrumptious colonial treat.​ $8 for member children ages 6 - 12 $10 for non-member children ages 6 - 12​ Pre-registration is required. Limited availability.

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....

Take in the beauty of the season on Scenic Rivers Land Trust's Fall Foliage Hike! Scenic Rivers staff will lead a guided hike through the Contee Farm portion of the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center campus, which is forever protected by a conservation easement coheld by Scenic Rivers and Maryland Environmental Trust. You'll enjoy beautiful fall colors and stunning views of the Chesapeake Bay. Plus, there will be fall treats and coffee on hand to kick off the hike. All ages welcome, but please be aware that you will hike on...

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....

Families are welcome to join BDM for an afternoon of art, education, and fun as we learn about the life and contributions of Maryland’s great native son, Benjamin Banneker. Visitors will also experience a lively Harambe filled with dancing, celebratory cheers, and uplifting chants, led by our Director of Programs, Sabriyah Hassan.

George Washington Remembered: An Enduring Legacy in American Decorative Arts The fifth annual Hammond-Harwood House Collectors’ Day will focus on how the reverence for George Washington influenced American decorative arts in the early nineteenth century. Since the creation of the United States, George Washington has been an iconic figure. Revered during his lifetime for his bravery leading the Continental Army and helping shape American democracy, his popularity has endured to this day.  After his death, commemorative objects helped his countrymen and women to mourn. Prints, jugs, clocks, and other pieces...