“The Despot’s Heel” tells the story of the secession crisis in Maryland in the early days of the American Civil War. Both the state, as well as the city of Baltimore, experienced tensions caused by the divided loyalties of its citizens. These differences erupted into a riot in the streets when a pro-secession mob attacked U.S. troops passing through Baltimore on their way to Washington, and the subsequent military occupation of the city by federal forces. News of the riot inspired James Ryder Randall, a Marylander living in New Orleans,...

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.

Cheers to 15 years – join us for the 15th annual Paca Girlfriends Party! Wander the picturesque William Paca Garden as you enjoy a glass of bubbly and indulge in culinary creations prepared by the area’s premier chefs. Shop in our festive marketplace, meet and greet with local designers, and connect with a wide network of influential women. This popular annual fundraiser supports Historic Annapolis and our mission to Preserve . Protect . Connect.

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...

Want to show off your colors? Come out and join us for Pride Pots where participants will get to create and take home the start of a rainbow garden, and learn about LGBTQIA+ history and how it relates to the world of botany. Members: $15 Non-Members: $20

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: And Then Comes Summer by Tom Brenner It’s the last day of school, let’s get ready for summer! How do you spend your summers – playing hide-and-seek, swimming in the lake, riding...

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...

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...

The historic Rising Sun Inn, located at 1090 General's Hwy in Crownsville, Maryland, will be open for public touring on Sunday, June 25, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. with tours beginning on the top and bottom of the hour. Admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 3 - 10, and children under 3 are free. See this unique pre-colonial farmhouse and 18th century tavern, located in central Anne Arundel County along the famed Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route, featuring period furnishing and artifacts as well as a one-of-a-kind...