For the first time, AAHPP has a new annual appropriation of $5 million, up from $1 million annually! AAHPP provides grants to assist in the preservation of buildings, sites, or communities of historical and cultural importance to the African American experience in Maryland. Attend this general overview webinar to learn how to apply and more.
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, please call for...
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 spring, we'll try two exotic and fruity rum drinks: Orange Shrub and Pineapple Rum Punch. Not limited to spring break in Cancun, these drinks were popular in Maryland in the 18th century! Participants must be 21+ Prices: Members: $25 Non-Members: $33 Please note: this program is held outside under a tent.
Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime is a fun hour full of reading and 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, and craft/art project, plus time to explore the Paca Garden following the story hour. This Week’s Book: My Friend Earth by Patricia MacLachlan We’re celebrating Earth Day!!! After waking from a wintertime snooze, My Friend Earth begins a new journey. She does so many wonderful things! She tends to...
Having the right pollinators in your yard makes all the difference in ensuring beautiful blooms and verdant vegetable patches. In this program we’ll learn all about the different pollinators of the tidewater and make a mini potted garden to take home. Members: $15 Non-Members: $20
Join Historian Glenn E. Campbell for a “Revolutionary Annapolis Walking Tour.” Walk in the footsteps of patriot leader William Paca as you follow his dramatic personal and political story through the revolutionary era. Learn how a promising young lawyer became a rebel, a revolutionary, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and the Governor of Maryland through the course of less than 20 years. This 90-minute, 1.5-mile walking tour begins at the Museum of Historic Annapolis and ends at the Maryland State House, with stops at fifteen other sites along...
It's tea time at the Historic Rising Sun Inn! Come join us on Saturday April 22nd for a Tea and Tour! Reserve your seat for either 11AM or 1:00PM. Tea time took place in colonial America and was held dear because of the high import costs of tea, coffee and chocolate. The Rising Sun Inn has a collection of colonial tea serving pieces, as well as a traditional tea caddy, which was kept locked by the lady of the house. Learn about this and more on a lovely guided tour...
Join Historian Glenn E. Campbell for a “Revolutionary Annapolis Walking Tour.” Walk in the footsteps of patriot leader William Paca as you follow his dramatic personal and political story through the revolutionary era. Learn how a promising young lawyer became a rebel, a revolutionary, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and the Governor of Maryland through the course of less than 20 years. This 90-minute, 1.5-mile walking tour begins at the Museum of Historic Annapolis and ends at the Maryland State House, with stops at fifteen other sites along...
In partnership with the Electric Vehicle Association of Greater Washington DC (EVADC) and the the Inner West Street Association, Annapolis Green will present Kick Gas! in Annapolis, a National Drive Electric Earth Day EV Showcase in Historic Annapolis, Maryland, on Earth Day! We expect 50 to 60 vehicles, from cars to pickup trucks to electric motorcycles and e-bicycles. The vehicles will be brought by their enthusiastic owners who are happy to discuss their EV driving experience with the public. Several dealerships will bring their models and knowledgeable sales staff as...
Visit the Museum of Historic Annapolis on Sunday, April 23 to Meet the Annapolis Blues Soccer Team! Step into our story and explore the history of Maryland’s Capital City at the Museum – and get the chance to meet the players in a new chapter of our history! The Annapolis Blues will be visiting the Museum between 1 pm and 3 pm, and you can meet the team as they get ready to begin their inaugural season in the National Premier Soccer League this spring. Included with Museum admission. Advance...