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...
July 7- Dublin 5 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).
Join us for our Free Friday Night Summer Concert Series at Goshen Farm! End your week on a high note and rock in the weekend with our new 2022 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 8:30 pm. The first band starts...
Each Friday 7-9 pm in June, July, and August - we will have a different presenter from 7-9 pm. These people will play music, make art with us, and talk about local history. Refreshments will be available. Get together with old and new friends for a night out! Wild Women of Maryland July 8 Join Lauren Silberman , Deputy Director, Historic London Town and Gardens, as she speaks about her book - Wild Women of Maryland: Grit & Gumption in the Free State. The daring women of Maryland made their mark...
Experience the heady days of 1776 and join the people of London Town in exploring what “independence” really means. Meet individuals from London Town's past and discover what they thought of the Revolution. Join us in listening to a reading of the Declaration of Independence, try your hand at some colonial crafts, and play tavern games in our newly restored William Brown House. London Town will be partnering with the United States Marine Corps Historical Company and the Chesapeake Independent Blues to bring you black powder demonstrations and a marine...
Experience the heady days of 1776 and join the people of London Town in exploring what “independence” really means. Meet individuals from London Town's past and discover what they thought of the Revolution. Join us in listening to a reading of the Declaration of Independence, try your hand at some colonial crafts, and play tavern games in our newly restored William Brown House. London Town will be partnering with the United States Marine Corps Historical Company and the Chesapeake Independent Blues to bring you black powder demonstrations and a marine...