Four Marylanders—William Paca, Samuel Chase, Charles Carroll of Carrollton, and Thomas Stone—were among the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and each of them lived in Annapolis at one time or another. Historic Annapolis Senior Historian Glenn E. Campbell profiles the four Maryland patriots who pledged their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor in support of American independence. This talk complements the thought-provoking exhibit We Hold These Truths: Maryland’s Signers and the Declaration of Independence, now on display at the William Paca House and Garden. Registration required....

The Junior League of Annapolis (JLA) and the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) invites nonprofit leaders, including executive directors, board chairs, and heads or chairs of large departments or committees to attend Strategic Leadership for Nonprofit Leaders. Participants will learn what strategic leadership is and what it is not, examine their motivations and their strengths, and build their own personal strategic leadership map for organizational and personal success. This session will explain the relationship between personal leadership strengths and organizational strengths and culture. Participants will learn how to...

June 30- John Frase Project 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. No outside alcohol is permitted. Bring a chair or blanket. Concerts will start at 7 p.m. at the Museum’s waterfront McNasby campus (723 Second St., Annapolis).

Celebrate the 4th of July all weekend with Historic Annapolis! On Saturday, explore the William Paca House & Garden, the Museum of Historic Annapolis, Hogshead, and the Waterfront Warehouse and discover the history of our city with special family activities.

In this 60-minute program for children, we will learn about a 1783 flag designed by Annapolis cabinet maker John Shaw as well as flag designs from colonial America, the American Revolution, and the early United States. Children will listen to a story about American flags and then will have the opportunity to create a flag of their own design. Space is limited, reservations are required. $15 per child/ $10 per member’s child.

Celebrate the 4th of July all weekend with Historic Annapolis! On Sunday, explore the William Paca House & Garden, the Museum of Historic Annapolis, and the Waterfront Warehouse and discover the history of our city with special family activities.

On Sunday, July 3, the Odenton Heritage Society will commemorate the beginning of train service on the Amtrak-MARC Penn Line with an addition to the Society's railroad display.  In July 1872 -- 150 years ago -- steam-powered trains began running between Baltimore and Washington through Odenton.  Modernized over the years, this line became a vital part of local and intercity transportation.  Train service shaped Odenton's growth through employment, troop movements, commuting opportunities, and a busy junction with a railroad to Annapolis and Fort George G. Meade.  The Society's museum, which presents 150...

Fourth of July events at the William Paca House and Garden commemorate the Maryland patriot’s approval of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The day begins with an inspirational Naturalization Ceremony on the outdoor terrace, when people from communities around the globe become our nation’s newest citizens in a ceremony conducted by officials from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Cost: Free Registration is not required, but entry and seating is limited.

Celebrate the 4th of July all weekend with Historic Annapolis. Explore our historic sites and enjoy special family activities at all sites! On Monday, the William Paca House and Garden will come to life courtesy of the Annapolis Living Historians. Meet William Paca, Signer of the Declaration of Independence, his guests, and servants as they discuss what this document might mean to the Colony of Maryland and their future. Enjoy visiting with the colonials in the house and the garden. Visit Hogshead and meet colonial tradespeople and learn how the signing of...

The British government dispatched about 20,000 German troops help the redcoats to put down the revolt in America. This lecture by Dr. Richard Bell surveys these Hessian mercenaries’ contributions to the British war machine, including their efforts to sweep Washington’s army out of New York City and back to New Jersey. It also reveals how and why ordinary Americans’ perception of them as thugs capable of ‘ungovernable brutality’ changed—so much so that when the war finally ended, almost 6,000 German veterans chose to put down roots, betting their futures on...