When Lafayette arrived in Annapolis in 1781, The Atlantic Monthly quoted Mrs. Margaret Ogle, “The divine Marquis de la Fayette is in town, and is quite the thing.” Lafayette made several trips to Annapolis, but his last visit in 1824 was part of an extensive tour from New Hampshire to Louisiana. As would be expected, […]

This event is sold out, but you can still celebrate with us the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s 1824-25 tour of the United States! Throughout the weekend, we’ll be offering special activities and events to mark this momentous anniversary. Join us at historic Reynolds Tavern for a festive holiday tea celebrating the return […]

On the evening of December 18, 1824, Annapolis hosted a formal Ball at St. John’s College in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette’s final visit to Annapolis. The celebration was hailed as “a scene of splendour and elegance, seldom, or perhaps never surpassed in this country.” (Maryland Gazette, December 23, 1824) Come relive this magical […]

The Muddy Creek Artists Guild is excited to announce its 15th annual "Pop-Up" Holiday Art Show and Sale. The show will be held over two weekends, December 6-8 and December 13-15, 2024, at 179 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater, Md. 21037 (Main Street at South River Colony Shopping Center).  It's free and open to the public.​ The […]

Join the Friends of the Rising Sun Inn for a holiday edition of our Tavern Talk & Tea Series, Colonial Maryland Holiday Traditions on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 2PM at the Rising Sun Inn located at 1090 General’s Highway, Crownsville. The Rising Sun Inn, with a history spanning four centuries, has witnessed both public […]

Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime is a fun hour full of reading and activities in the William Paca Garden, a secret treasure in the Historic District of Annapolis. Each program is designed for little ones, 3-7 years, with a book reading, song, and craft/art project. This Week’s Book: Bear Stays Up For Christmas by Karma Wilson & […]

Please join SERC for the second annual reading of "A Christmas Carol" in the atmospheric front parlor of the decorated historic Woodlawn house.  The reading is done by local actors who volunteer their time for this no-cost event.  The reading will be held 6-7:30 pm on both 12/17 & 12/18.  Woodlawn will open at 5pm to allow viewing […]

One Last Toast! Celebrate Annapolis Green's Legacy Since the first Green Drinks at the Rockfish (now Blackwall Hitch) in 2006, Annapolis Green has hosted almost 160 of these gatherings bringing the community together face-to-face, and nothing beats that in-person connection! Their goal was always to support local businesses that were on the path to sustainability. […]

Please join SERC for the second annual reading of "A Christmas Carol" in the atmospheric front parlor of the decorated historic Woodlawn house.  The reading is done by local actors who volunteer their time for this no-cost event.  The reading will be held 6-7:30 pm on both 12/17 & 12/18.  Woodlawn will open at 5pm to allow viewing […]

Hammond-Harwood House Association invites you to attend a candlelight open house to view the rooms decked with Colonial Williamsburg-style holiday decor created by local garden clubs. Enjoy oysters and bubbly! Meet the architect of the house, William Buckland — listen to period music performed by Peter Brice — and have your new “Cooking Maryland’s Way” book signed by author Joyce […]

Delight in the holiday spirit with a festive tour of the William Paca House! Bring family and friends to begin your holiday season traditions with us in our bedecked historic mansion.   You’ll be guided through this home of a Signer of the Declaration of Independence by your knowledgeable docent on a one-hour, candlelit tour. Enjoy […]

Delight in the holiday spirit with a festive tour of the William Paca House! Bring family and friends to begin your holiday season traditions with us in our bedecked historic mansion.   You’ll be guided through this home of a Signer of the Declaration of Independence by your knowledgeable docent on a one-hour, candlelit tour. Enjoy […]