Stop by the front of Hammond-Harwood House to make an American flag before you head on to the City of Annapolis Parade! Learn about the 1783 flag designed by Annapolis cabinetmaker John Shaw that flies at the Maryland State House. Price: Free

On Sunday, July 6 from 1PM-4PM, the Odenton Heritage Society invites you to July Jubilation—a celebration exploring the rich history of religious organizations in early 20th-century Odenton. Visit the OHS Historical Center to enjoy festive red, white, and blue ice cream. A highlight of the day will be a guided bus tour of historic sites in […]

Revolution is in the air, and it’s time to join the London Town water gun militia. Learn about life in a colonial militia, march and drill as new recruits, and put your skills to the test in our giant water gun fight. Be ready to get wet! For children aged 6-12.

Description: Revolution is in the air, and it’s time to join the London Town water gun militia. Learn about life in a colonial militia, march and drill as new recruits, and put your skills to the test in our giant water gun fight. Be ready to get wet! For children aged 6-12.

This tour will look into the furniture collection at the Hammond-Harwood House including chairs, sideboards and desks/bookcases. The tour will highlight some of John Shaw’s finest pieces and discuss the world in which Shaw lived in late 18th century Annapolis. The tour will be led by Robert Biddle, Hammond-Harwood House Trustee and Docent Director. Price: […]

About Rhys Jones and Jay White Combining the hard-driving sound of Virginia fiddler Rhys Jones with the clawhammer wizardry of banjo player Jay White, The Men of Leisure play breakdowns, songs, and dance music from southern Appalachia. With the timeless sound of a fiddle/banjo duo, The Men of Leisure perform a concert which showcases the profound […]

The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series located at the Museum’s waterfront McNasby campus (723 Second St., Annapolis) offers 10 weeks of popular music–from rock to folk to blues–with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Food (food trucks onsite) and spirits are available for purchase. ZERO […]

Come celebrate the 249th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with London Town’s signature summer event. Spend the weekend chatting with soldiers and civilians alike to learn all the different things independence meant for the town’s diverse set of residents. Enjoy special performances/events as well as family friendly crafts and games. Whether you’re a history […]

Come celebrate the 249th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with London Town’s signature summer event. Spend the weekend chatting with soldiers and civilians alike to learn all the different things independence meant for the town’s diverse set of residents. Enjoy special performances/events as well as family friendly crafts and games. Whether you’re a history […]

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 […]

The portraits in the Hammond Harwood House recall the lives of men and women who lived, worked, and raised families in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Because their images are preserved through painting, their stories are more meaningful for us today. When we see their faces, we want to know more about the […]