Benedict Arnold is the most famous turncoat in American history. He was a skilled officer in George Washington’s Continental Army who began secretly communicating with British intelligence agents, giving them insider information, and dramatically defecting to their side in return for a mountain of cash. Historian Richard Bell reconstructs the life and times of Benedict Arnold, the reasons for this treason, and the larger problems of betrayal and desertion that dogged the Continental Army throughout the war. Registration required. Cost: $15 per household for General Admission; $10 per household for HA...

Visit the Museum of Historic Annapolis as we give summer a sweet send off. We're offering fun for the whole family while you learn all about the history of Annapolis. Make a special summer candy craft! Find out the facts about candy shops in Annapolis! Read books about sweet treats! Have fun with a scavenger hunt in the museum! A special Curator's Corner experience will be offered at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. Advance registration not required. Cost: $5 General Admission; $2.50 Children (6-17); Free for Children 5 and under;...

Participants will enjoy a 90-minute guided tour of the house that compares the customs and social graces of the Loockerman family, who lived in the Hammond-Harwood House in the early 19th century, with those of characters in Jane Austen novels. Make it extra special with Tea and a Tour! Hammond- Harwood House is proud to partner with Reynold’s Tavern of Annapolis. Reynold’s Taverns offers an extensive afternoon tea menu – a perfect pairing to enjoy before or after the Jane Austen Tour. Tours and tea are booked separately. Price: $12...

Join Annapolis Green for August’s Green Drinks environmental happy hour at the beautiful new The Choptank Annapolis restaurant on Ego Alley in Annapolis. We are thrilled to be at this gorgeous new location! We will celebrate summer and look forward to catching up with colleagues and friends. As always, this event is excellent for a date, or friend, co-worker, or family member get-together. Join us for an informative evening with delicious drinks and eats from The Choptank. It’s going to be a lovely evening on Ego Alley and we can’t wait to see...

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 revisit Peach Bounce, a pleasant concoction of fruit-steeped brandy, as well as the sweet and citrusy Hannah Wooley Punch. Participants must be 21+ Pre-registration required. Space is limited. This program is held outdoors.

Bring your family, blankets or lawn chairs, a picnic dinner or just a dessert, and join us for the sounds of Summer on Thursday, August 25, 2022, from 6:30pm-8:00pm with Guava Jelly. FREE admission for the concerts.

August 25- Johnny Seaton & Bad Behavior 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! Fair Dinkum - Blues August 26 Fair Dinkum was formed in early 2020 to perform at an event with a tiny stage. It was a great gig....and then the pandemic hit. Undeterred, they began rehearsing weekly (remotely) eventually developing a big ol' setlist,...

Join us for a special summer Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime! Enjoy reading fun and activities in the William Paca Garden, a secret treasure in the Historic District of Annapolis. Each program is designed for little ones (3-7 years) with a book reading, song, craft/art project, and garden time. This Session's Book: We Planted a Tree In We Planted a Tree, we learn of families across the globe planting trees. Each newly-planted tree grows up, as the children in the family do. Through the seasons, the trees grow beautiful pink blossoms, green...