The 2023 tour features private gardens in the Annapolis Historic District—Prince George Street, King George Street, Maryland Avenue, Hanover Street, and surrounding locations. This area holds a beautiful collection of homes built in various periods and architectural styles, including some of the great colonial mansions. The Historic District provides the perfect setting for an afternoon of garden exploration, to see what lies behind the gates and down the alleyways. The gardens featured epitomize the goals of the home gardener: to have a beautiful space filled with flowers, trees, shrubs, grasses,...

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 June, we are celebrating Pride Month! Go on a Rainbow Scavenger Hunt as you explore the Museum and Annapolis: An American Story! Meet representatives from Annapolis Pride, who works to advocate for, empower, and...

The 2023 tour features private gardens in the Annapolis Historic District—Prince George Street, King George Street, Maryland Avenue, Hanover Street, and surrounding locations. This area holds a beautiful collection of homes built in various periods and architectural styles, including some of the great colonial mansions. The Historic District provides the perfect setting for an afternoon of garden exploration, to see what lies behind the gates and down the alleyways. The gardens featured epitomize the goals of the home gardener: to have a beautiful space filled with flowers, trees, shrubs, grasses,...

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: F is for Flag by Wendy Cheyette Lewison What does the American Flag mean to you? One flag can mean so many things to so many different people. For some it is...

With the temperatures climbing, this month we'll cool down by learning all about water! Students will perform experiments on density, currents, and tsunamis and learn about the plants and animals that call our local waters home.​ $8 for member children ages 6-12 $10.50 for non-member children ages 6-12​ Pre-registration is required. ​

Celebrate Flag Day at the William Paca House & Garden! Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States. Stop by the William Paca House and Garden any time on Thursday, June 15 between 1 pm and 4 pm to create a special craft that honors our national flag.

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. From Atlantic to Pacific, this month we're exploring sugar-based spirits. We will discover the world of arrack, an Indonesian palm/rice wine that became the base of the British Rack Punch, then sail on to learn about Bumbo, a sweetened cocktail of Caribbean Rum.​ Participants must be 21+​ Members: $25 Non-Members: $33 Please note: this program is held...

The Summer Concert Series IS back for the 2023 season June 15th – August 17th The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series offers 10 weeks of popular music–from rock to folk to blues–with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Food and spirits are available for purchase. Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program. No outside alcohol is permitted. Bring a chair or blanket. Weather Note: If the weather forecast is questionable on the day of the event, a decision will be...

June 16 - Sparks and McCoy & Guava Jelly Join us for a sensational summer evening at Goshen Farm with our Free Friday Night Concert Series! Get ready to start your weekend on a high note with our new 2023 lineup. Our concerts are in a family-friendly environment, right here in Cape St. Claire on the beautiful Broadneck Peninsula. Whether you walk, bike, or drive, come and enjoy great tunes, socialize with friends, and unwind. Remember to pack your blankets and snacks, and get ready to rock! Our events showcase...

Come celebrate with us on June 17, 18, 24 and 25, 11 am to 5 pm, when Honey’s Harvest Farm and the Muddy Creek Artists Guild are teaming up to bring you the Summer Artfest, showcasing all the kinds of creativity that our amazing South Anne Arundel County has to offer. Browse the work of the Muddy Creek Artists Guild artisans, painters, ceramists, photographers, textile artists and more, and also the products of the bakers, brewers, distillers and winemakers that you have come to appreciate from Honey’s Harvest Farm. All...