Join us for a lecture with Dr. Meghann Mahoney, Historic London Town & Gardens' Public Programs Administrator.​ How do archaeologists get old bones to give up their secrets? In empires that spanned the globe, animals also changed and travelled. Whether learning about past pets, discovering how animals were raised for meat, or seeing wild animals escape into new habitats, find out how even a single bone can tell a world of stories. Free for members; $10/ non-members. All attendees must register in advance.

Lafayette’s time in Annapolis totaled less than a fortnight spread out over five decades, but that was enough for the French nobleman and the city to develop a mutual admiration for one another. The first two times he came to Maryland’s capital in 1777 and 1781, he arrived on a mission; the last two visits in 1784 and 1824 were for pleasure. Former HA Senior Historian Glenn E. Campbell talks about the long and warm relationship between Annapolis and America’s favorite fighting Frenchman. Registration required. Cost: $15 per household for General Admission;...

The Annapolis Maritime Museum holds its annual Winter Lecture Series over eight consecutive Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. from mid-January through early March. You will be challenged to question and to learn by engaging speakers on diverse topics including maritime history, local history, science, and maritime art. The 2023 series will be held in person at the Museum Campus (723 Second Street Annapolis, MD 21403). Pre-registration is strongly suggested as space is limited. Registration fee of $10 per person at the door – first come, first served. Free admission for...

Celebrate ‘Read Across America Day’ at the Museum of Historic Annapolis! Local author Pricilla Cummings will read aloud her book, Chesapeake Rainbow, at a special Storytime presentation. After the reading, explore the Museum on a special rainbow scavenger hunt!Chesapeake Rainbow helps youngsters learn their colors. Blue is the color of the water in the Bay, and blue is the color of a perfect day. The heron that we call Great Blue is blue. The stripe down a crab’s leg? It’s blue, too. Blue is the color of the Chesapeake Bay....

In a display opening Sunday, March 5, the Odenton Heritage Society will explore Odenton’s role in making train travel safer since the 1880s.  “Railroad Accidents and Safety” examines local train wrecks and responses by railroad companies, from dual tracks to switch towers at junctions, modern train signals, and preventive track maintenance.  The contributions of Odenton railroad workers, including tower operators and African American track inspectors and track maintenance workers, will be presented.  The Odenton Heritage Society Museum shows how Odenton connected Baltimore, Washington, and Annapolis with train service and how...

It’s about time! Join guest presenter Steve Sieracki for a full discussion and demonstration of Early American Mantle Clocks! This lecture will reveal the common stylistic and mechanical changes in the explosive youth of the American clock industry. We will discuss how changing resources and advances in technology coupled with American style and ingenuity, led to the development of these amazing timepieces. Examples of the following styles will be shown and changes in the movement discussed: The pillar and scroll 1815 to 1825 The transitional clock1820 to 1825 The split...

The 18th century was a time of scientific discovery and progress. From the ivory towers of Europe to the tobacco fields of Maryland, these ideas and inventions of the Age of Enlightenment set the stage for American self-sufficiency and revolution.  ​ $8 for member children ages 6-12 $10.50 for non-member children ages 6-12​ Pre-registration is required.

The 18th century was a time of scientific discovery and progress. From the ivory towers of Europe to the tobacco fields of Maryland, these ideas and inventions of the Age of Enlightenment set the stage for American self-sufficiency and revolution.  ​ $8 for member children ages 6-12 $10.50 for non-member children ages 6-12​ Pre-registration is required.

Please join food historian Joyce White to learn about The Great Maryland Recipe Hunt, a project by the Maryland State Archives and Hammond-Harwood House Museum to collect and preserve Maryland’s culinary traditions. The presentation will offer a look at the history of Maryland’s most iconic food traditions and food businesses, such as Maryland beaten biscuits, hominy, crab cakes, terrapin, muskrat, stuffed ham, coddies, lemon sticks, Smith Island Cake, the Baltimore fish pepper, McCormick Spices and Old Bay to some lesser known fare including white potato pie, and Jewish Apple Cake....

Visit the Museum of Historic Annapolis on the second Sunday of every month for Hands-On History Days. Drop in any time between 10 am and 2 pm for special family activities – a new theme each month means you and your family will want to visit again and again! Activities are included with Museum admission. In March, we are celebrating Women’s History and the power of Women! Meet and talk with our special guest: Barbara Hopkins! Barbara was the first female police officer and first female police Captain in the...