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...

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...

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...