Events

Historic Annapolis, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is pleased to welcome Dr. Richard Kurin, Distinguished Scholar and Ambassador-at-Large of the Smithsonian Institution, for a special presentation. Ever since the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti, the Smithsonian has become a national and international leader in responding to cultural crises caused by natural disaster and human conflict. It has […]

Historic Annapolis, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is pleased to present a special presentation with Renée Gokey, the Student and Teacher Services coordinator at the National Museum of the American Indian. Life Along the River: The Pamunkey Indian Tribe of Virginia is a digital storybook that explores the history and contemporary lives of the Pamunkey peoples. The […]

For the first time, AAHPP has a new annual appropriation of $5 million, up from $1 million annually! AAHPP provides grants to assist in the preservation of buildings, sites, or communities of historical and cultural importance to the African American experience in Maryland. Attend this general overview webinar to learn how to apply and more.

Participants will enjoy a 90-minute 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. Make it extra special with Tea and a Tour! Hammond-Harwood House is proud to partner […]

From punches to bounces, syllabubs to juleps, colonists imbibed a wide variety of alcoholic beverages. At Colonial Cocktails, you’ll get to make and enjoy two historical drinks and learn about colonial tavern culture. To welcome spring, we'll try two exotic and fruity rum drinks: Orange Shrub and Pineapple Rum Punch. Not limited to spring break […]

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. […]

Having the right pollinators in your yard makes all the difference in ensuring beautiful blooms and verdant vegetable patches. In this program we’ll learn all about the different pollinators of the tidewater and make a mini potted garden to take home. Members: $15 Non-Members: $20

Join Historian Glenn E. Campbell for a “Revolutionary Annapolis Walking Tour.”  Walk in the footsteps of patriot leader William Paca as you follow his dramatic personal and political story through the revolutionary era. Learn how a promising young lawyer became a rebel, a revolutionary, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and the Governor of […]

It's tea time at the Historic Rising Sun Inn! Come join us on Saturday April 22nd for a Tea and Tour! Reserve your seat for either 11AM or 1:00PM. Tea time took place in colonial America and was held dear because of the high import costs of tea, coffee and chocolate. The Rising Sun Inn […]

Join Historian Glenn E. Campbell for a “Revolutionary Annapolis Walking Tour.”  Walk in the footsteps of patriot leader William Paca as you follow his dramatic personal and political story through the revolutionary era. Learn how a promising young lawyer became a rebel, a revolutionary, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and the Governor of […]

In partnership with the Electric Vehicle Association of Greater Washington DC (EVADC) and the the Inner West Street Association, Annapolis Green will present Kick Gas! in Annapolis, a National Drive Electric Earth Day EV Showcase in Historic Annapolis, Maryland, on Earth Day! We expect 50 to 60 vehicles, from cars to pickup trucks to electric […]

Visit the Museum of Historic Annapolis on Sunday, April 23 to Meet the Annapolis Blues Soccer Team! Step into our story and explore the history of Maryland’s Capital City at the Museum – and get the chance to meet the players in a new chapter of our history! The Annapolis Blues will be visiting the […]