Who made and sold instruments? Which ones were popular? Where was music played? Join us at Hogshead Trades Museum and meet fiddler Squire Tomas and local herbalist Mercy as they share with visitors the importance of music in early Annapolis. Discover how music brought people together—from taverns and parlors to ballrooms and backyards. Visitors can […]

Saturday, September 13 10:00 AM- 7:00 pm Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (Blue Lot), 550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD The 35th Annual Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival, one of the largest African American heritage and cultural festivals on the East Coast, returns to the heart of Annapolis on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the iconic Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (Blue […]

Pull up a chair at Mrs. Howard’s Coffee House and hear the conversations and customs around coffee culture in colonial Annapolis. Admission Cost: $5 suggested donation

 The Annapolis Songwriters Festival is back—and BDTM is proud to be part of the celebration! This year, Songwriters in the Round at BDTM features Jesse Moody IV Music, Madisun Bailey, Kane Comfort, Wordsmith, Ruby Amanfu, Dylan Altman, and Tommy Sims. Join us as music, history, and culture come together in the heart of Annapolis. Expect […]

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 […]

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: […]

HA is pleased to be a Foundational Friend of the Maryland Council for Social Studies and are partnering with them to present programs focusing on the United States Constitution. The first program is on Constitution Day, Wednesday, September 17th at 7:30 pm. Joey Landgraf, President of MDCSS will share the educational role and goals of […]

Under the weather? Well, we’ve got some drinks that’ll cure all ills. Learn about alcohol’s place in history with Dr. Salmon’s Punch and mint juleps! 21+ event. Tickets $26 Members, $34 Non-Members

Kick off the weekend by doing good at our Field Work Fridays at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary! Every Friday, rain or shine, join volunteer staff naturalists for projects like invasive plant removal, trash clean-ups, gardening, and citizen science monitoring. Bring a bagged lunch to enjoy afterward. No experience necessary! Free. Ages 12+; those 12-14 must […]

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. […]

On this cemetery tour, visitors will discover the fascinating lives of the men and women who called the Hammond-Harwood House home. Stories of love, tragedy, and insanity will be told in this 60-minute tour through the winding hills of the historic St. Anne’s burying ground. Tour begins at the cemetery entrance, between Northwest Street and College […]