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: Dress Like A Girl by Patricia Tohot and Lorian Tu-Dean We’re celebrating Women’s History Month! Who runs the world? Girls! What’s the right way to dress like a girl? A slumber party...

William Paca served as Maryland’s third state governor as the Revolutionary War wound down, peace was restored, and the new state and nation struggled to find their footing in a reshaped world.  Glenn E. Campbell, retired Senior Historian of Historic Annapolis, explores how Governor Paca worked to inspire a renewal of confidence in government following years of wartime upheaval. Registration required. Registration closes one half-hour prior to lecture. Cost: $15 per household for General Admission; $10 per household for HA Members, Military, and HA Docents

Dig into the science of how plants grow and explore how a tiny seedling becomes a towering tree. Through cooperative games and planting a seed of your own, young gardeners will find out what it takes to keep plants healthy and thriving.   ​ $8 for member children ages 6-12 $10.50 for non-member children ages 6-12 Pre-registration required.

Dig into the science of how plants grow and explore how a tiny seedling becomes a towering tree. Through cooperative games and planting a seed of your own, young gardeners will find out what it takes to keep plants healthy and thriving.   ​ $8 for member children ages 6-12 $10.50 for non-member children ages 6-12 Pre-registration required.

Throughout history, many leaders have lifted their voices in calls to action to help create a better world. Step into our American Story with a special guided tour for homeschool families at the Museum of Historic Annapolis. Discover the diverse stories of revolutionaries, civil rights leaders and other changemakers throughout our shared history. Then, walk with us to the oldest state capitol building in continuous legislative use. At the Maryland State House, action and change happens every day! Walk in the footsteps of George Washington through the Old Senate Chamber,...

Think of your personal firsts: first kiss, first car, first dress-up clothes. Maryland has plenty of firsts of its own. Our state has a unique geography, a special role as a border state, and a proximity to the nation's capital, all of which has given it an outsized importance in American history. The Maryland Four Centuries Project has curated a collection of the state's firsts, creating the Maryland Mosaic, a picture capturing Maryland's role in the American experiment. The Maryland Mosaic has collected more than 130 people, places, events, objects,...

Throughout history, many leaders have lifted their voices in calls to action to help create a better world. Step into our American Story with a special guided tour for homeschool families at the Museum of Historic Annapolis. Discover the diverse stories of revolutionaries, civil rights leaders and other changemakers throughout our shared history. Then, walk with us to the oldest state capitol building in continuous legislative use. At the Maryland State House, action and change happens every day! Walk in the footsteps of George Washington through the Old Senate Chamber,...

To kick off our new season of Colonial Cocktails, we’ll be sampling ingredients from both sides of the Atlantic. Join us to create a Lemon Cordial, then mix European and American liquors to create a Fine Bodied Punch.   ​ Pre-registration required. Member tickets: $25 Non-member tickets: $33​ Must be 21 years or older to attend

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: How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton  How to catch a leprechaun? It’s tougher than you think! He’ll turn your whole house upside down. He’s quicker than a...

As part of your celebration of Women's History Month, come chat with this incredible woman. Mary Margaret has accomplish many things in her life. She overcame polio and went on to become a record-setting swimmer. She is currently the President and CEO of Maryland's Museum of Women's History in Centerville, MD. Price: $10.00