Why did William Buckland look to 16th century Italy for inspiration as he drew up the plans for Hammond-Harwood House? Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the house built in 1774, we seek to understand more about its creation. Learn about the wonders of Palladian architecture from a scholar of architectural history and about Buckland’s transformation […]

November 2, 2024, at the Rising Sun Inn located at 1090 General’s Highway, Crownsville. Tours will be conducted between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., with the last tour starting at 9:30 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $5.00 for children ages 3 –10, and children under 3 are free. The Rising Sun Inn, with a […]

Come join us to celebrate the Emancipation of the Enslaved population in Maryland by remembering those affected. For the first anniversary of the Port-marker ceremony at London Town, we will be hosting Black History tours throughout the weekend to remember the people who were brought here through the Atlantic Slave Trade.    Participation is free with site admission.

On November 1, 1864, a new state constitution abolished slavery in Maryland. Join us at the Museum of Historic Annapolis as we recognize and honor this historic event with special activities all weekend! All activities are included with Museum admission. This weekend, our Museum Guided Tours will focus on African American History. This 45-minute guided […]

Odenton's railroad connections played a pivotal role in moving masses of people to the annual Army-Navy football game, a 134-year-old tradition that stirs loyalties and rivalries in the Washington-Fort Meade-Annapolis military community. On Sunday, November 3, the Odenton Heritage Society will open a display about special trains that carried midshipmen from Annapolis to Odenton, where they changed railroads to reach […]

Join us in the Paca Garden on a festive fall afternoon and enjoy the musical stylings of Annapolis Jazz Collective. Stroll in the garden at this family-friendly event and take in the autumn air as you sip, mingle, and listen to the jazzy, soulful sounds of the season.

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: American Holidays: Veterans […]

Follow in the footsteps of the Marquis de Lafayette, America’s favorite fighting Frenchman! Led by Glenn Campbell, retired Historic Annapolis Senior Historian, this walking tour traces the itinerary of General Lafayette’s 1824 visit to Annapolis, with a few asides to sites he knew from his earlier trips to Maryland’s capital city in 1777, 1781, and […]

Follow in the footsteps of the Marquis de Lafayette, America’s favorite fighting Frenchman! Led by Glenn Campbell, retired Historic Annapolis Senior Historian, this walking tour traces the itinerary of General Lafayette’s 1824 visit to Annapolis, with a few asides to sites he knew from his earlier trips to Maryland’s capital city in 1777, 1781, and […]

Join Hammond-Harwood House Director Barbara Goyette for an exploration of creative vision represented in the paintings and decorative objects in the museum collection. How does this compare with poetic inspiration? A poetry-writing workshop follows. Price: $15 per person | Members: $12 Members

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.