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

Stop by the William Brown House to learn more about Elizabeth Ferguson, who ran a tavern and stay-making business in the late 1700s, from one of our volunteer living history interpreters.​ See the process of stay-making and learn about a real person from our town's history.​ Included with admission to site Free for members

Visit the Museum of Historic Annapolis and celebrate Women’s History – and the power of women! We’ll be welcoming special living historians and highlighting the contributions of women to the shaping of our nation. Activities are included with Museum admission.   Meet Camp Followers from the Revolutionary War! Learn from these living history interpreters about the key role of women during the war for independence (11 am – 2 pm) Explore the Museum and discover the many contributions of women to our community’s history in our exhibition, Annapolis: An American...

In 1999, the National Security Agency and Central Security Service (NSA/CSS) established the Cryptologic Hall of Honor “to pay special tribute to the pioneers and heroes who rendered distinguished service to American cryptology.” As of 2023, 111 individuals, and occasionally groups, have received this highly select and competitive honor.   In honor of Women’s History Month, historian Brenda McIntire of the Center for Cryptologic History will introduce us to the 17 women in the Cryptologic Hall of Honor. Taken together, these women represent a variety of backgrounds, generations, and cryptologic...

At the March 20th Green Drinks at Homestead Gardens, stroll among the flowers, get to know the 13 local restoration organizations of the GreenGive, and learn about what to do and where to go to Celebrate Maryland Day!  The Sandpiders Band will play, and the delicious Bread and Butter Kitchen food will be served. We look forward to seeing you and kicking off our new year of programming at Annapolis Green.