Join Mrs. Paca and her colonial friends and family for Tea on the Terrace. “Taking tea” was an important part of life in the colonies. Learn about the social aspect of tea and the accouterments that were required for a lady of the gentry, as well as the lower classes. Bring your own treasured teacup and enjoy an authentic colonial tea with sweets and savories while catching up on the latest news and gossip of the era. Kimberly Walters, author and living historian, will present this special presentation on our tented terrace overlooking...

Painting with Paper Children will be guided in working creatively and intentionally with colored tissue paper and acrylic paint to create a lovely mixed media landscape. Registration is required for this activity. FREE ADMISSION

The seafood industry has rapidly grown over the last few decades, while natural seafood resources have slowly decreased. Imani Black, founder of Minorities in Aquaculture, will explore the opportunities presented by aquaculture, farming seafood like oysters in a sustainable way. FREE Light refreshments will be served.

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...

Music on the Lawn Join us on Friday evenings in July and August to enjoy good company and local music on the lawn overlooking the West River. Bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. (Please no outside alcohol.) $10 Members $12 Non-Members $15 at the Door (Free for kids under 13)

Meet the Civil War First Maryland Volunteer Infantry Regiment on Pinkney Street! Learn about their recruiting efforts in August and September of 1862 to replace troops lost at the battle of Front Royal, as well as reintegrate the prisoners to be exchanged and paroled at Camp Parole.   Cost: Free; suggested donation, $5

P.A.C.T. Police and Community Together Learn how the Anne Arundel County Police Department works alongside community members to keep everyone safe. FREE ADMISSION

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: The Bug Girl by Sophia Spencer and Margaret McNamara Our theme is bugs! Real-life 7-year-old Sophia Spencer was bullied for loving bugs until hundreds of women scientists rallied around her. Now, Sophie...

The dog days of summer are upon us and we can't help but wonder, why is it so hot? This month, we'll explore the adaptations used by plants and animals to stay cool, and discover how scientists study ancient climates.​ $8 for member children ages 6-12  $10.50 for non-member children ages 6-12.​ Pre-registration is required.

Title: August Lunch and Learn - When Harry Met Elsey: Madness, Power, and Justice in Federal-Era Baltimore Presenter: Dr. Rob Schoeberlein, Baltimore City Archivist Love. Sex. Intrigue. Deception. Conflict. Violence. Bigotry. Greed. A true story set in 1800s Baltimore. The article "When Harry Met Elsie" pits a wealthy, urban, white family against a young, white woman of humble origins in a custody contest over the person and property of her husband, who some considered to be insane. The narrative, derived from archived court documents, allows us a rare glimpse into...