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Researching Indigenous People in the collections of the Maryland State Archives

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.

Homeschool Program: Colonial Espionage

Historic London Town and Gardens 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD, United States

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

Historic Hauntings Ghost Tours

Market House Park 25 Market Space, Annapolis, MD

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...

Historic Candlelight Ghost Stories Tour

Rising Sun Inn 1090 Generals Highway, Crownsville, MD, United States

Join us for the Rising Sun Inn’s Historic Candlelight Ghost Stories Tour on October 14-15, 2022, at the Rising Sun Inn located at 1090 General’s Highway, Crownsville. Tours will be conducted between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., with the last tour starting at 9:30 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $5.00 for children ages 3 – 8, and children under 3 are free. The Rising Sun Inn, with a history spanning four centuries, has been home to many generations of families. Learn about the lives of some of those residents...

Historic Hauntings Ghost Tours

Market House Park 25 Market Space, Annapolis, MD

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...

St Anne’s Cemetery Tour

Did you know that several of the Hammond-Harwood House’s former occupants are buried in St. Anne’s cemetery? On this cemetery tour, visitors will discover the fascinating lives of the men and women who called the Hammond-Harwood House home. Stories of love, tragedy, and insanity will be told in this 60-minute tour through the winding hills of this historic burying ground. Tour begins at the cemetery entrance, between Northwest Street and College Creek. Participants will also receive a half-price admission to the Hammond-Harwood House, which includes the special exhibition ”Ambition: Charles...

Lafayette’s Annapolis Walking Tour

Maryland Inn 16 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD

Follow in the footsteps of the Marquis de Lafayette, America’s favorite fighting Frenchman. Led by Glenn Campbell, who just recently retired as HA’s Senior Historian, this walking tour traces the itinerary of General Lafayette’s 1824 visit to Annapolis, with a few asides to sites he knew from his earlier trips to Maryland’s capital city in 1777, 1781, and 1784. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather, as the tour is held rain or shine. The tour route is approximately 1.25 miles long and includes elevation changes and uneven...

25th Annual Oyster Festival

Captain Avery Museum 1418 E West Shady Side Road, Shady Side, MD, United States

For 25 years, The Captain Avery Museum Oyster Festival has been a Community Celebration!  It is always a great time; with lots of fresh oysters, music, fun, and games! From 12:30 to 5 PM on Saturday, October 15, the grounds and museum of Captain Avery Museum will be turned into a waterside extravaganza. In the event of rain - we will have our Oyster Festival on Sunday, October 16. Admission is $10 for Adults and $5 for Children.

Lafayette’s Annapolis Walking Tour

Maryland Inn 16 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD

Follow in the footsteps of the Marquis de Lafayette, America’s favorite fighting Frenchman. Led by Glenn Campbell, who just recently retired as HA’s Senior Historian, this walking tour traces the itinerary of General Lafayette’s 1824 visit to Annapolis, with a few asides to sites he knew from his earlier trips to Maryland’s capital city in 1777, 1781, and 1784. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather, as the tour is held rain or shine. The tour route is approximately 1.25 miles long and includes elevation changes and uneven...

Harvest Hootenanny!

Chesapeake Children's Museum 25 Silopanna Road, Annapolis, MD, United States

Harvest Hootenanny is an annual festival held outside in the park at the Chesapeake Children's Museum. Family-friendly festivities including Activities, Music, Meet the Animals & More! Cost: $8 (museum admission included), FREE for CCM Members.