Are you ready to get wet? Then it’s time to join London Town’s water gun militia. Learn how to march and drill like colonial militia recruits, then put your new skills to the test in our giant water gun fight. $8 for member children ages 6-12. $10 for non-member children ages 6-12.
The Hammond Harwood House is home to one of Maryland’s oldest domestic clocks. Attributed to clockmaker John Ebsworths, this remarkable clock was made between 1660 and 1680. Constructed before the use of a pendulum was widespread, it was modified to keep up with horological advances of the time. Join us for this free, online lecture to learn all about this local treasure! Part of the Cathleen H. Far Lecture Series This lecture is a free, online presentation by local horologist Stephen Sierack
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 be travelling to the ends of the colonial world with Lemonade A Second Way and Sangaree. Participants must be 21+. Pre-registration required. Space is limited. $25 for members. $33 for non-members.
July 21- Higher Hands 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! 600 Lbs of Sin July 22 Deeply rooted and inspired by the “San Francisco Sound” and other rock music from the mid-60s/early 70s, the local band 600 Pounds of Sin is new to the Shady Side scene. They first came into being -...
Join Annapolis Tours® by Watermark® for our award-winning ArchiTrex tour developed in partnership with Historic Annapolis. Your professional guide will take you for a two-hour stroll through three centuries of architecture during the city's peaceful, early-evening lull. Highlights include one of the earliest recorded residential structures from the late 1600s and historic Georgian mansions. Discover three types of Victorian homes, Arts and Crafts style buildings, Federal-style homes, and a glimpse of the historic Beaux Arts structures of the U.S. Naval Academy from the early 1900s. View the building and location...
Explore the Hammond-Harwood House’s collection of nine elaborate clocks from the 17th, 18th, and early 19th centuries. The tour begins with an in-depth history of timekeeping from sundials to Chinese water clocks. The invention of the pendulum in the 17th century modernized horological devices and a rising artisan class created clocks for elite and middle-class markets as consumer demand expanded. The tour will examine each item, admiring the individual creation of the piece, its decorative design, and the social history connected to it. You will come away from this experience...
We will be celebrating Plastic Free July and showcasing all of the wonderful alternatives to single-use plastic that Pirates Cove and its sister restaurants are known for. And what a better place to be thankful for less plastic than on the beautiful dock of the bay at Pirates Cove. Bring a date, friend, co-worker, or family member for an informative evening with delicious drinks and snacks. It’s going to be a great night– can’t wait to see you there! The Power of Together begins here: Connecting and celebrating Annapolis’ environmental...
On the journey from student to scientist, there are pivotal moments where women stop pursuing STEM careers – a phenomenon that researchers have dubbed “the leaky pipeline.” Stephanie Stack, chief biologist with the Pacific Whale Foundation, has first-hand experience balancing motherhood with a fulltime career in science. In a special bonus lecture, she explains the barriers that exist to women progressing in their STEM careers and how we can work together to improve this situation. This webinar will be recorded! By signing up on Zoom, you'll be able to watch the live event...