Events

To commemorate Independence Day, Peter Brice and Meghan Mette present American songs from the Age of Revolution, drawn from oral traditions and 18th and 19th-century broadsides. This performance will also feature Irish and American traditional music on the button accordion and fiddle. For Peter, a 12th-generation Annapolitan, this offering is part of an initiative to […]

Begin your 4th of July morning with an inspirational Naturalization Ceremony on the outdoor terrace of the William Paca House and Garden, when people from communities around the globe become our nation’s newest citizens in a ceremony conducted by officials from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The Naturalization Ceremony is free and open to the […]

The day will begin with an inspiring Naturalization Ceremony at 9 am. Then, join Historic Annapolis for a 4th of July Celebration at the William Paca House & Garden, Hogshead, Waterfront Warehouse and the Museum of Historic Annapolis! Explore our historic sites as they are brought to life by our living history volunteers and special guests. […]

The Summer Concert Series IS back for the 2023 season June 15th – August 17th The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series offers 10 weeks of popular music–from rock to folk to blues–with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Food and spirits are available for purchase. […]

Music on the Lawn: The Freebyrds Join us on Friday evenings in July and August to enjoy good company and local music on the lawn overlooking the West River. Bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. (Please no outside alcohol.) $10 Members $12 Non-Members $15 at the […]

Experience the heady days of 1776 and join the people of London Town in exploring what “independence” really means. Meet individuals from London Town's past and discover what they thought of the Revolution. Join us in listening to a reading of the Declaration of Independence, try your hand at some colonial crafts, and play tavern […]

In 1723 the Maryland Colonial Assembly passed the Free School Act which established the building of a school in each of the twelve existing counties using tax payer money.  It is believed that the Annearrundell County Free School in Davidsonville is the only structure from that time period still standing.  The one-room schoolhouse is operated […]

Visit the Museum of Historic Annapolis on the second Sunday of every month for Hands-On History Days. Drop in any time between 10 am and 2 pm for special family activities – a new theme each month means you and your family will want to visit again and again! Activities are included with Museum admission. […]

Experience the heady days of 1776 and join the people of London Town in exploring what “independence” really means. Meet individuals from London Town's past and discover what they thought of the Revolution. Join us in listening to a reading of the Declaration of Independence, try your hand at some colonial crafts, and play tavern […]

In 1723 the Maryland Colonial Assembly passed the Free School Act which established the building of a school in each of the twelve existing counties using tax payer money.  It is believed that the Annearrundell County Free School in Davidsonville is the only structure from that time period still standing.  The one-room schoolhouse is operated […]

Benefits of Native Gardens  The Grounds Guys of Annapolis will lead a demonstration and discussion of the benefits of native plants to the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. FREE ADMISSION

Join us for our next Green Drinks Annapolis! Our special outdoor Green Drinks at the William Paca House Gardens will feature local beverages from The Vineyards at Dodon and Crooked Crab Brewery. We will celebrate the recent successes of our environmental community, many mentioned in this newsletter, AND kick off our own plastic-free summer efforts […]