Honor and celebrate Veteran’s Day with a patriotic musical tribute. Join Historic Annapolis for a return engagement of the musical group, Bedlam, at O’Brien’s Oyster Bar and Seafood Restaurant. Drawing largely from the group’s repertoire of 18th and 19th century music of early America, the performers use their voices, recorders, guitars, drums, and hammer dulcimer to explore a variety of themes relevant to war and its effects on communities. Among the varied musical styles and settings will be upbeat songs to lift morale, ballads commemorating heroes and battles, and songs...

The British are here! His Majesty's Marines have been given shore leave and are taking a break from their revenue-enforcing duties. Come visit with the Marines at their land quarters at the Hogshead in Annapolis. It looks like trouble may be brewing in some of the colonies. A special talk, “Conversations with the General,” will be presented at 11:30 am and 2 pm. The Brigadier General will be discussing the situation in the colonies in 1772. Throughout the day, chat with other Marines to learn about their unique branch of service as...

Collectors’ Day 2022 features two perspectives on the artist Charles Willson Peale and collecting. Dr. Wendy Bellion will focus on Peale himself as a curator. Art collector Stiles Tuttle Colwill will discuss how he created a collection of works by Peale and his family over the last 30 years. Collectors’ Day complements the exhibition Ambition: Charles Willson Peale in Annapolis. Price: $75 | Members: $60

Join family, friends, and neighbors for a walk into the past. Schmidt Building at Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, 647 Contee Wharf Road. Edgewater, MD 21037 Learn about plans for the new museum at the Mill Swamp| Ralph J. Bunche/Community Center and how you can contribute your family’s history to that of Mill Swamp Community! Guest Speakers: Chanel Compton, Director of the Banneker Douglas Museum and Janice Hayes Williams, Historian Interviews with Clifton E. Brown, an alumnus and Dr. Karen V. Johnson, Senior Pastor First Christian Community Church of Annapolis, MD...

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. Check back soon for our November theme! Advance registration not required. Cost: $5 General Admission; $2.50 Children (6-17); Free for Children under 6, HA Members and Active-Duty Military

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: Thankful by Eileen Spinelli Our theme is “Thankfulness and Gratitude.” What does thankfulness and gratitude mean? What are some of the blessings that we take for granted? Thankful celebrates the everyday blessings we...

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...

London Town welcomes Anne Arundel County Public Library!​ Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities. Build early literacy skills and enjoy the beautiful sound and sensory garden at historic London Town in Edgewater, MD.​ This program is free and no admission fee will be charged.

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. To welcome winter, we'll stay warm with the ever-popular Hot Buttered Rum and learn about German settlers with a colonial version of Gluhwein, a warm, spiced wine. Participants must be 21+ Pre-registration required. Space is limited.​ $25 for members $33 for non-members

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. To welcome winter, we'll stay warm with the ever-popular Hot Buttered Rum and learn about German settlers with a colonial version of Gluhwein, a warm, spiced wine. Participants must be 21+ Pre-registration required. Space is limited.​ $25 for members $33 for non-members