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Spirits of the Past: Disease, Death, and Mourning

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

In October, experience a spirited tour of the historic William Paca House highlighting tales of the past: sickness, treatments, and mourning rituals. You’ll be guided by candlelight on a special tour focusing on the treatment of diseases, the medical practices of the women of the era, the contributions of the enslaved, the local physicians, and […]

Spirits of the Past: Disease, Death, and Mourning

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

In October, experience a spirited tour of the historic William Paca House highlighting tales of the past: sickness, treatments, and mourning rituals. You’ll be guided by candlelight on a special tour focusing on the treatment of diseases, the medical practices of the women of the era, the contributions of the enslaved, the local physicians, and […]

Pumpkin Walk

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

Join us for our annual Pumpkin Walk! Come celebrate the spooky season with games, crafts, snacks, storytelling, face painting, and a costume parade around the mansion. This event will also feature a brief tour of the mansion to introduce children to colonial superstitions and the special architecture of the Hammond-Harwood House. Wear your best costume […]

33rd Annual Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival

Susan Campbell Park Annapolis City Dock

Join the Banneker-Douglass Museum and the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture in celebrating perseverance, education, and cultural heritage at the 33rd Annual Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival! The Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival is a free, family-oriented cultural celebration for all to enjoy live music and dance performances, world foods and artisan vendors, as […]

Living History on Pinkney Street: U.S. Colored Troops in the Civil War

Hogshead 43 Pinkney Street, Annapolis, MD

Come meet the United States Colored Troops (USCT), Union Army regiments during the U.S. Civil War that were primarily comprised of African Americans. Volunteer members of Company B  will share their in-depth understanding of the Civil War era through performing demonstrations of camp life, military service and general values of the Black Civil War soldier. […]

 The Free School 300th Family Fun Festival

Annearrundell County Free School Museum 1298 LaVall Drive, Davidsonville, MD

On October 26, 1723 Maryland's colonial assembly passed The Free School Act, establishing "free schools" in Maryland's existing twelve counties. The only one of these schools still standing, the Annearrundell County Free School, located at 1298 Lavall Drive, Davidsonville 21035, commemorates its 300th anniversary, to the day, on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 11am. The […]

Spirits of the Past: Disease, Death, and Mourning

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

In October, experience a spirited tour of the historic William Paca House highlighting tales of the past: sickness, treatments, and mourning rituals. You’ll be guided by candlelight on a special tour focusing on the treatment of diseases, the medical practices of the women of the era, the contributions of the enslaved, the local physicians, and […]

Whispers of the Raven: An Edgar Allan Poe-Inspired Evening of Eerie Echoes

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

Featuring the internationally renowned soprano Elissa Edwards, artist-in-residence at the Hammond-Harwood House, this spellbinding event weaves an enchanting tapestry of music inspired by Poe’s literary masterpieces, eloquent poetic recitations, and soul-stirring vocal performances.  With poetic readings and art songs featuring the text of Poe, you will step into a world of eerie atmospheres and spectral whispers as we transport you […]

Zombie Dash 5k & Kids Fun Run

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

Join this fun family event to support Anne Arundel County families and the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. ​Get ready for a fun-filled day perfect for the entire family featuring: Fun and scenic 5k run course with lots of hidden zombies Kids Fun Run  Inflatable Costume Mad Dash Finish-line medals for all participants Participant shirts for […]

Harvest Hootenanny

Chesapeake Children's Museum 25 Silopanna Road, Annapolis, MD, United States

Petting Zoo from Running Springs Farm. Live music with Ebony Hillbillies.

Full Moon Tour

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

Fear of crime was a concern in early America as it is today. Limited light sources heightened residents’ worries –sometimes fostered by superstitious beliefs –of thieves, wayward travelers, and pranksters. Families systematically shut-in, barred the front door, and retreated to family life, while others frequented the taverns, played in the streets, or engaged in other […]

Spirits of the Past: Disease, Death, and Mourning

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

In October, experience a spirited tour of the historic William Paca House highlighting tales of the past: sickness, treatments, and mourning rituals. You’ll be guided by candlelight on a special tour focusing on the treatment of diseases, the medical practices of the women of the era, the contributions of the enslaved, the local physicians, and […]