Why did the English come to America? By 1592, a century after Columbus first claimed parts of America for the Spanish monarchy, the growing size and wealth of Spain’s overseas empire had begun to make other European powers jealous. In England, Queen Elizabeth I began soliciting plans from the country’s venture capitalists to claim some […]

Join us on Wednesdays in January and February for engaging presentations followed by catered lunches Doors open at 11:00 am. Lectures begin at 11:30 am and are followed by a lunch of soup with a side of bread, dessert, and tea or coffee. Wednesday, February 19 Sustaining What Has Sustained Us: Understanding the Value of […]

The Annapolis Maritime Museum holds its annual Winter Lecture Series over eight consecutive Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. from mid-January through early March. You will be challenged to question and to learn by engaging speakers on diverse topics including maritime history, local history, science, and maritime art. Pre-registration is strongly suggested as space is limited. […]

We are spilling the tea on the history of tea in London Town. Join us for a cup of tea and learn about tea in colonial London Town and the surrounding area. Then take a guided tour through our beautiful winter blooming Camellias with a warm cup of tea. Cost: London Town Members, $14, Non-members $20.

Join us on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 1PM as we welcome back, Sommelier, Jeff Jamieson, as he walks us through a tasting of Southern Hemisphere wines. While it may be cold here in Maryland, we will warm up with a tasting of wines from Australia, South Africa and South America! Enjoy this specially curated […]

Join us on Wednesdays in January and February for engaging presentations followed by catered lunches Doors open at 11:00 am. Lectures begin at 11:30 am and are followed by a lunch of soup with a side of bread, dessert, and tea or coffee. Wednesday, February 26 African Safaris Benefiting Locals  presented by John Wakeman-Linn, PhD […]

The Annapolis Maritime Museum holds its annual Winter Lecture Series over eight consecutive Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. from mid-January through early March. You will be challenged to question and to learn by engaging speakers on diverse topics including maritime history, local history, science, and maritime art. Pre-registration is strongly suggested as space is limited. […]

Women played a crucial role in the printing industry in the American colonies, particularly in Maryland. Dr. Amy Rosenkrans will discuss the importance of those women with a focus on Ann Catharine Hoof Green of Annapolis and Mary Katherine Goddard of Baltimore. Diane Rey, HA Volunteer, joins the discussion while presenting her living history interpretation […]

The Nonprofit Center, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC), is hosting its annual full-day conference: Mission & Method: Strategies for Greater Nonprofit Impact and Collaboration. The Mission and Methods conference is open to all Anne Arundel County 501(c)(3) nonprofits*, regardless of annual budget, size, or mission. $17.50 – $35

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. *From 11 am – 2 pm –Meet Camp Followers from the Revolutionary War! Learn from […]

Spring has sprung in the gardens! Come view our beautiful spring Magnolia collection. Learn about these ancient flowering trees through a member’s exclusive guided tour with a knowledgeable member of our Horticulture Department.

In celebration of our new exhibit, Sacred Spaces, and to nurture a true sense of community, we’re excited to launch a new initiative: Creative Connections! We’re offering the museum as a welcoming venue for creatives, artists, mindfulness practitioners, and more to host public classes. To kick off this initiative, we’ll be offering African dance and […]