Online Lecture presented by Barbara Goyette, Hammond-Harwood House Director Lydia Maria Child (1802-1880) was an early parenting and housekeeping influencer who became a forceful advocate for abolition, Native American rights, and women’s rights. For Women’s History Month, this lecture will focus on her turn to activism and how she used her talents as a novelist […]

Kick off the 2025 Colonial Cocktails Year with Hannah Wooley Punch and Almond Shrub and learn about some of the remarkable women who’ve crafted the drinks we now enjoy. $25 London Town members, $33 for non-members.

Join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of colonial printer, Anne Catharine Hoof Green. Come along on this special walking tour as we retrace Mrs. Green’s footsteps through the city of Annapolis and honor her legacy on the 250th anniversary of her death. Listen as living historians discuss her influence as printer of […]

Interested in starting your own kitchen garden this spring? Join us for a beginner-friendly workshop where, step by step, we will walk through starting your own garden. You will also have early access to the Heirloom Vegetables and Herbs grown in our greenhouse before the Heirloom Vegetable and Herb sale. Cost: London Town Members, $20. […]

Join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of colonial printer, Anne Catharine Hoof Green. Come along on this special walking tour as we retrace Mrs. Green’s footsteps through the city of Annapolis and honor her legacy on the 250th anniversary of her death. Listen as living historians discuss her influence as printer of […]

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 and big band classics by these talented instrumentalists will accompany your exploration of the garden’s terraced landscape, formal parterres, naturalistic wilderness, and practical kitchen and […]

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, and churches to its schools, stores, and recreational activities over the past 154 years. Immerse yourself in displays on the Civil War, military history, and […]

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 knocks on the door-he even plays a trumpet to rouse his friend for a celebration. Yet, Bear remains in dreamland. Will Bear awaken? Spring has […]

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 Europe, and a Navy widow whose sons-in-law fought on opposite sides in the Civil War. It was part of a hotel founded by a national […]

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 modern hospitals! For children aged 6-12. Members, $8. Non-members, $10.50

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 modern hospitals! For children aged 6-12. Members, $8. Non-members, $10.50.

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 in the Hammond-Harwood House in the early 19th century, with those of characters in Jane Austen novels. Price: $15 | Members: Free