Revel in a music-filled afternoon as we welcome special guests the Trident Brass Ensemble, the Naval Academy’s midshipmen jazz and swing band, to the Paca Garden! A variety of jazz […]

Discover the historic 1912 Old Masonic Hall, home to the Odenton Heritage Society Historical Center and Museum. Explore the rich history of the town of Odenton, from its railroads, homes, […]

It’s spring! Mole senses the arrival of spring, but Bear is still fast asleep after his lengthy winter slumber. Eager to share the joy, Mole taps on the window and […]

The William Paca House has sheltered many people and served many functions since the 1760s. It was home to a signer of the Declaration of Independence, aristocratic refugees from war-torn […]

Step into the shoes of 18th-century physicians and healers as we explore the gardens for 18th-century cures and learn about how colonial people treated illnesses and injuries in an era before […]

Step into the shoes of 18th-century physicians and healers as we explore the gardens for 18th-century cures and learn about how colonial people treated illnesses and injuries in an era before […]

Join Mike Parker, professor emeritus of the USNA English Department for a guided tour of the house that compares the customs and social graces of the Loockerman family, who lived […]

Hosted by Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS), the Maryland State Archives, and Blacks of the Chesapeake, this is an amazing opportunity to hear firsthand stories of Anne Arundel County’s […]

Explore the multi-generational Peale family whose art production spanned more than a century, from the colonial period through the Victorian era. Charles Willson Peale changed the course of American art […]

Maryland Commission on African American History & Culture and MHT will hold an in-person workshop on April 11th at the Harwood Nature Center at Lawrence Preserve in Chestertown, MD. Additional in-person […]

Rise and Shine with Yoga in the Paca Garden! Join us for this special yoga series with Cathy Shaw. This 50-minute Vinyasa yoga style class is designed for all levels […]

Enjoy a day on the Farm committed to family fun, entertainment, history, and wonder. Visit Goshen Farm’s Annual Spring Open House on Saturday, April 10th, from 10 am to 2 […]

Come out for a FREE day of family-friendly fun, creativity, and culture—packed with hands-on activities, live performances, and demos across our studios and classrooms! Join the Chesapeake Arts Center on […]

The historic Rising Sun Inn, located at 1090 General’s Hwy in Crownsville, Maryland, will be open for public touring on Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. […]

The Annearrundell County Free School was established in 1723. It is perhaps the oldest remaining one-room schoolhouse in Maryland. Guests of all ages visiting the Free School Museum can experience […]

Dedication Ceremony for James R. (Jim) Morrison and Henry A. Schmidt – 12:30 to 1 pm. Spring Farm Festival 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Folk Music (The Overtones), Bee Demonstrations by […]

How and why did slavery begin in North America? It’s an incredibly important question, as America’s embrace of racial slavery as a major labor system is an event which has […]

Not just the realm of the Irish Coffee, come learn about dairy’s place in 18th-century alcohol. We’ll be having syllabub, a Colonial Cocktails classic, and trying something new with a milk punch! 21+ event. Cost: London Town Members, $25. […]

Start your spring garden with colonial plants and herbs grown on site. All proceeds from the sale of the veggies go to supporting the development and expansion of the demonstration […]

Be a part of the event and join amazing local Plein Air artists who come to capture the beauty of our historic William Brown House, acres of ornamental and woodland […]

Start your spring garden with colonial plants and herbs grown on site. All proceeds from the sale of the veggies go to supporting the development and expansion of the demonstration […]

Annapolis wasn’t necessarily the most exciting place culturally in the middle of the 18th century, so a group of mostly Scottish immigrants decided to make things happen.  They formed a gentlemen’s […]

Join us for a full day outing to experience Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello! We will travel by motorcoach to Charlottesville, VA, and enjoy a guided Highlights Tour of the first-floor spaces […]

A public meeting has been scheduled from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 24 via Zoom to discuss plans to upgrade the structural and architectural aspects of Wilson […]

“Trees Make Perfect Pets: A Story About Nature, Plants, and Gardening For Kids” by Paul Czajak Abigail is set on finding the ideal pet, and she decides on Fido. He […]

For Earth Month, we are throwing a party! Join us as we celebrate our oldest tree on-site that has witnessed 200+ years of United States history. Enjoy garden and tree-themed crafts, a […]

Take a break from screen time and join the students of Broadneck High School’s at Hogshead Trades Museum for a day of old-fashioned fun! Students will demonstrate children’s games that […]

For Earth Month, we are throwing a party! Join us as we celebrate our oldest tree on-site that has witnessed 200+ years of United States history. Enjoy garden and tree-themed crafts, a […]

Join us for a special Spring workshop on the Paca House Terrace, presented in partnership with our friends at Homestead Gardens. This afternoon workshop will be presented by a Homestead […]

A Watershed Movement presented by Suzanne Etgen Suzanne Etgen, Executive Director, will lead participants on a journey to understand the power of grassroots leadership to transform communities and highlight her […]

Join Nathan M. Richardson as Frederick Douglass for an in-depth look at the writings and oratory of Frederick Douglass. Experience this internationally-acclaimed first person interpretation. See the 19th century literary […]

In solidarity with UNESCO’s International Jazz Day, join the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum for Night of Sacred Sounds: An Evening of Jazz + The Spoken Word—a celebration of rhythm, soul, and inspiration […]

Join us in welcoming painter r aster syrell as she prepares for a 73-day-long painting marathon/residency in the museum (see exhibition description below) that begins on May 2, 2025. Learn […]

Taste delicious catfish dishes from local restaurants, judged by photographer Jay Fleming, Chef John Shields & Kevin Atticks, MD Secretary of Agriculture! Enjoy live music, cooking demos, fish-cutting demos, and […]

The Odenton Heritage Society’s open house on Sunday, May 4, will feature a display of maps from Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks showing plans and updates on trails in […]