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 through his artistic practice, his museum business, and the mentorship of his brother James, as well as his sons and daughters in the arts. Discover […]

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 and virtual workshops will also be available on 4/25, 5/9, and 6/6. Attendance is free, but you must register.

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 and includes sequences such as sun salutations, standing and seated postures, back bending and a strong focus on the power of breath awareness. Suitable for […]

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 pm. Gather the family and drive to 1420 Cape St. Claire Road, Annapolis, 21409, to learn about the history of Goshen Farm, the last Colonial-era […]

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 Saturday, April 12 from 10 AM to 2 PM, in the CAC main education building for a FREE, family-friendly event filled with creativity, culture, and […]

Location: Starts at Museum of Historic Annapolis, ends at State House Walk in the footsteps of patriot leader William Paca as you follow his dramatic personal and political story through the revolutionary era. Learn how a promising young lawyer became a rebel, a revolutionary, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and the Governor of Maryland […]

Stop by Hogshead Trades Museum to watch the clockmaker assemble an actual clock from the 1800s and install it in its case. Try your hand to “help” set up a clock and learn about the “Techie” world of times past! Admission Cost: $5 suggested donation

Location: Starts at Museum of Historic Annapolis, ends at State House Walk in the footsteps of patriot leader William Paca as you follow his dramatic personal and political story through the revolutionary era. Learn how a promising young lawyer became a rebel, a revolutionary, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and the Governor of Maryland […]

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. with tours beginning on the top of the hour. Admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 3 - 10, and children under 3 are […]

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 educational practices from the 1700’s, when books and paper were scarce, and educational practices from the 1800’s, when Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic were the basics […]

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 Allan Adams Tour of house and grounds available.

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 colored the development of this continent ever since. How were traditional practices of enslavement in Africa and Europe similar to and different from the system […]