Visit the Museum of Historic Annapolis on the second Sunday of every month Hands-On History Days. Drop in any time between 10 am and 2 pm for special family activites - a new theme each month means you and your family will want to visit again and again! Activities are included with Museum admission, which is 1/2 price on second Sundays. In October, we'll celebrate our maritime heritage and invite you to Come Sail Away with HA. Explore Annapolis: An American Story and find out all about the rich maritime history of Annapolis. Meet an...

SHIP’’S COMPANY, War of 1812 Reenactors, and the CHANTEYMEN SCALES & TALES from Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary NORTHERN ARUNDEL CULTURAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY (NACPS) with information on African Americans in the War of 1812, and at Hancock’s Resolution SCARECROW MAKING * CORN HUSK DOLL MAKING * MAKE AN AUTUMN DOOR SWAG * CONTRIBUTE TO HANCOCK’S/NACPS “COMING TOGETHER QUILT” * GAMES * FIBER & WOOD CRAFTERS LIGHT LUNCH and assorted desserts available for purchase (cash only) Noon-2:30 Admission: $10.00/Car, $5.00/person, Members free (cash only)

Join the Annapolis Living Historians as they bring the William Paca Garden to life on a crisp, fall day. Visit the William Paca Garden, a charming respite in the heart of bustling Annapolis.  On this day, you’ll encounter the gentry of Annapolis enjoying a picnic! Interact with these finely dressed friends of William Paca and learn about the foods that were prepared to nourish and entertain their distinguished guests in the idyllic garden setting. Advance registration not required, but is available. Cost: Included with admission to the William Paca House and Garden;...

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with CCM! Honor the cultures and histories of the Native American people through crafts, cooking & stories. Cost: $10 per person.

Time: Program, 10 - 11 am; Garden Time, 11 - 11:30 am 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 (3-7 years) with a book reading, song, craft/art project, and free time in the garden. This Week's Book: Lil' Navy Sailor “Anchors aweigh, my boys, anchors aweigh. Farewell to foreign shores, we sail at break of day…” Anchors aweigh, it’s the Navy’s birthday! Do you ever wonder what Sailors...

One if by land, two if by sea - the Revolution depended on coded messages passed along by rings of spies. Join the London Town Ring as we try to help General Washington win the Battle of the Chesapeake with codes, ciphers, and clues!​ $8 for member children ages 6-12 $10 for non-member children ages 6-12

One if by land, two if by sea - the Revolution depended on coded messages passed along by rings of spies. Join the London Town Ring as we try to help General Washington win the Battle of the Chesapeake with codes, ciphers, and clues!​ $8 for member children ages 6-12 $10 for non-member children ages 6-12

Join special collections managers Maria Day and Megan Craynon for a look into their project to increase visibility of Indigenous people in the Maryland State Archives’ government records. This talk will highlight new web resources about the history of Tribal peoples in the Chesapeake Bay region that are debuting to the public.

One if by land, two if by sea - the Revolution depended on coded messages passed along by rings of spies. Join the London Town Ring as we try to help General Washington win the Battle of the Chesapeake with codes, ciphers, and clues!​ $8 for member children ages 6-12 $10 for non-member children ages 6-12

Looking for ghost tours in Maryland? On Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays during the month of October, Annapolis Tours® by Watermark® is partnering with Historic Annapolis to offer Special Historic Hauntings. Our spirited guide will lead you through the dark alleys, spooky side streets, and lesser-known haunted sites of the old and creaky town of Annapolis. Hear from real diary entries and newspaper articles of what frightened early 18th century folks. Also included is a stop inside historic Hogshead, where you will be immersed in the tales of those living in...