At the invitation of Congress and President Monroe, the Frenchman/American General Lafayette toured America for more than a year, 1824-25.  A young confidant of General Washington and one of the few surviving heroes of the American Revolution, the then-aged Frenchman traveled to all 24 of the current states and was greeted by massive public celebrations – […]

Morning session 10:00am-11:30am Autumn is here! Have you ever wondered why trees change colors or why bears hibernate? Join us for a colorful and educational dive into how plants and animals prepare for the winter.  For children aged 6-12. Registration $8 HLTG members/$10.50 non-members. 

Reverend Lawrence Walker will share the journey of his ancestors toward equality at James Madison’s Montpelier. He will emphasize the importance of including descendant voices in the narrative of colonial and early American history. As a member of the Board of Directors at Montpelier and President of the Montpelier Descendants Committee, Reverend Walker brings a […]

Afternoon session 1:00pm-2:30pm Autumn is here! Have you ever wondered why trees change colors or why bears hibernate? Join us for a colorful and educational dive into how plants and animals prepare for the winter.  For children aged 6-12. Registration $8 HLTG members/$10.50 non-members. 

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. Price: $12 per person | Members: Free

Make and enjoy your own historical drinks and learn about colonial drinking culture. We’ll ease into the coming of winter with old favorites like hot buttered rum and toddy.    Registration $25 HLTG members/$33 non-members, 21+, pre-registration required. 

Fear of crime was a concern in early America as it is today. Limited light sources heightened residents’ worries –sometimes fostered by superstitious beliefs –of thieves, wayward travelers, and pranksters. Families shut themselves inside, barred the front door, and retreated to family life. Outside, the more disorderly element frequented taverns, carried on in the streets, […]

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, craft/art project, and exploring in the Paca Garden. This Week’s Book: Thanksgiving in the […]

Learn how to game with the best of the colonial card sharks this weekend at the historic William Brown House. Costumed interpreters will help you learn historic favorites such as Whist, Loo, Shut the Box, Mancala, and more! Included with admission, no pre-registration required.

Learn how to game with the best of the colonial card sharks this weekend at the historic William Brown House. Costumed interpreters will help you learn historic favorites such as Whist, Loo, Shut the Box, Mancala, and more! Included with admission, no pre-registration required.

In this special edition of Captain's Cafe, attendees will sharpen their storytelling skills in time for the holidays. This will be a welcoming and encouraging workshop for writers of all ages and skill levels. Includes refreshments and holiday treats. Bring your choice of writing materials (laptop, pen and paper, etc.) Sunday, November 17 at 2:00 […]

By March 1770, the people of Boston had lived almost 18 months under British military occupation. The town was a powder keg—and on Monday, March 5, it exploded. Shots rang out on King Street and when the smoke from soldier’s muskets cleared, five local men lay dead and dying on the snowbound street. In this […]