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Colonial Yuletide

Historic London Town and Gardens 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD, United States

Join us for a candlelight tour to the ca. 1760 William Brown House as we learn about how 18th century residents celebrated winter holidays, followed by glasses of warm chocolate port and other "greatest hits" drinks from the year. Afterward, you'll have time to play games, make pomanders, and other festivities. Tickets are $30 for […]

Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime: Winter Holidays Around the World

William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street , Annapolis, MD, United States

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. […]

Jane Austen Book Club and Tea

Hammond-Harwood House 19 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, MD, United States

Participants will enjoy a 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. Book Club discussion on Sense and Sensibility will follow and tea will be served! Price: $12 […]

Special Historic Holiday Tour

Hammond-Harwood House 19 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, MD, United States

Welcome the holidays with a walking tour of Annapolis by Watermark. Stroll through Maryland’s state capital, trimmed in greenery, with your period-attired guide. Hear holiday traditions of times past as you walk by colonial mansions, Victorian homes, and quaint shops. The Hammond-Harwood House is the final stop on your tour. There, enjoy authentic, colonial, holiday […]

Holiday Spirit Tour: Yuletide Traditions at the William Paca House SOLD OUT

William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street , Annapolis, MD, United States

Celebrate the season with a holiday tour of the William Paca House! Bring family and friends to enjoy the elegant decorations, learn about 18th century Maryland holiday traditions, and hear stories of Christmases past. This guided, one-hour candlelit tour highlights how the Paca household prepared for their holiday guests. The historic home is ready to […]

Linthicum Walks Candlelight Holiday Open House

Historic Linthicum Walks 2295 Davidsonville Road, Gambrills, MD, United States

Participants will enjoy the season by candlelight while partaking of some refreshments and alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks.

Holiday Spirit Tour: Yuletide Traditions at the William Paca House

William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street , Annapolis, MD, United States

Celebrate the season with a holiday tour of the William Paca House! Bring family and friends to enjoy the elegant decorations, learn about 18th century Maryland holiday traditions, and hear stories of Christmases past. This guided, one-hour candlelit tour highlights how the Paca household prepared for their holiday guests. The historic home is ready to […]

Join SERC for an Evening Reading of “A Christmas Carol”

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center 647 Contees Wharf Road , Edgewater, MD, United States

In 1843, Charles Dickens self-published “a ghost story of Christmas” and the first edition sold out by Christmas Eve. For years afterward, Dickens read a condensed version of his story more than 100 times to audiences in Europe and America. Local actors Lois Evans, Eric Lund, and Mark Hildebrand bring Dickens’ classic prose and characters […]

Join SERC for an Evening Reading of “A Christmas Carol”

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center 647 Contees Wharf Road , Edgewater, MD, United States

In 1843, Charles Dickens self-published “a ghost story of Christmas” and the first edition sold out by Christmas Eve. For years afterward, Dickens read a condensed version of his story more than 100 times to audiences in Europe and America. Local actors Lois Evans, Eric Lund, and Mark Hildebrand bring Dickens’ classic prose and characters […]

Holiday Spirit Tour: Yuletide Traditions at the William Paca House SOLD OUT

William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street , Annapolis, MD, United States

Celebrate the season with a holiday tour of the William Paca House! Bring family and friends to enjoy the elegant decorations, learn about 18th century Maryland holiday traditions, and hear stories of Christmases past. This guided, one-hour candlelit tour highlights how the Paca household prepared for their holiday guests. The historic home is ready to […]

Holiday Spirit Tour: Yuletide Traditions at the William Paca House SOLD OUT

William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street , Annapolis, MD, United States

Celebrate the season with a holiday tour of the William Paca House! Bring family and friends to enjoy the elegant decorations, learn about 18th century Maryland holiday traditions, and hear stories of Christmases past. This guided, one-hour candlelit tour highlights how the Paca household prepared for their holiday guests. The historic home is ready to […]

Special Historic Holiday Tour

Hammond-Harwood House 19 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, MD, United States

Welcome the holidays with a walking tour of Annapolis by Watermark. Stroll through Maryland’s state capital, trimmed in greenery, with your period-attired guide. Hear holiday traditions of times past as you walk by colonial mansions, Victorian homes, and quaint shops. The Hammond-Harwood House is the final stop on your tour. There, enjoy authentic, colonial, holiday […]