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 of the curriculum.  The Free School Museum has several displays, including artifacts found on the property, a collection of textbooks used over 150 years ago, and toys that children might have played with in colonial...

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 of the curriculum.  The Free School Museum has several displays, including artifacts found on the property, a collection of textbooks used over 150 years ago, and toys that children might have played with in colonial...

The Hammond-Harwood House offers a tour of the architecture of the house focusing on the new exhibition on William Buckland in celebration of the 250th anniversary. Price: $20

Annapolis Green is hosting its 15th KICK GAS! Annapolis EV Showcase! Full of information on climate change, charging infrastructure, government incentives, and one-on-one connections with EV drivers, Kick Gas! Annapolis has educated thousands of attendees on tailpipe emissions’ outsized role in contributing to climate disasters and the critical need for electric vehicles. For this special Earth Day EV Showcase, we are shutting down traffic on West Street between Calvert Street and Church Circle for EVs and Earth Day fun.  We provide a platform for private EV owners, dealerships, and vendors...

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, plus time to explore the Paca Garden following the story hour. This Week’s Book: Plant It! Eat It! Grow It! by Little Grasshopper Books We’re celebrating the Year of the Garden! It’s spring and the community garden is filled with friends and neighbors ready to plant,...

By now, the story of the Native American Code Talkers is relatively well-known: Speaking in their native languages, e.g., Navajo, they passed battlefield messages in World War II, completely baffling the enemy. While certainly true, there is much more to the story. This presentation by Gregory J. Nedved, retired historian from the Center for Cryptologic History at NSA will clarify what Code Talking actually is and separate fact from fiction. Registration required. Registration closes one half hour prior to lecture. Cost: $15 per household for General Admission; $10 per household for HA...

Have you ever wondered exactly which beverages were served in our historic tavern in the years around the American Revolution? Join us for some documented historical drinks and mix up a boozy twist on lemonade and a rum punch. ​​ Member tickets: $25 Non-member tickets: $33​ Pre-registration required. Must be 21 years or older to attend.

In 1974, Historic Annapolis opened the newly reconstructed Paca Garden to the public. We’re pleased to celebrate 50 years of our beloved Paca Garden with special guided garden tours throughout the summer. Take a stroll through our beautifully restored two-acre 18th century English garden. Your experienced docent will share its history from the time of William Paca, signer of the Declaration of Independence, to present day as you wander the terraced landscape, formal parterres, wilderness garden, the practical kitchen and medicinal gardens, and orchard. What a treat for the senses...

Special 250th Anniversary Lecture – “Matthias Hammond’s Annapolis” by Jane McWilliams, Author of Annapolis, City on the Severn Friday, April 19, 4 – 5 p.m Lecture is in the museum’s historic ballroom. Seating is limited. Registration required. The lecture will be recorded.

Join us as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of Hammond-Harwood House with a reception in the garden! Friday, April 19 from 5 to 6:30 p.m The reception is free but please let us know if you plan to attend.