Events

Join Mario Harley of the Piscataway Indian Tribe and archaeologists from the Lost Towns Project to learn about 13,000+ years of history. What to expect: Indigenous History Hands-On Artifact Analysis Storytelling Family Friendly! Mario Harley, a citizen of the Piscataway Indian tribe and a member of the Wild Turkey Clan will speak about the culture and […]

Join us in our reconstructed tenement building while we cook up colonial staples: bannocks, butter, and homemade cheese.​ Included with admission to site Free for members

Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Peter Brice on the button accordion and Tess Hartis on the fiddle as they present traditional music and songs of Ireland at this special live performance at the William Paca House. Advance registration recommended; space is limited. This concert will be held indoors in the William Paca House Conference […]

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. […]

William Paca served as Maryland’s third state governor as the Revolutionary War wound down, peace was restored, and the new state and nation struggled to find their footing in a reshaped world.  Glenn E. Campbell, retired Senior Historian of Historic Annapolis, explores how Governor Paca worked to inspire a renewal of confidence in government following […]

Dig into the science of how plants grow and explore how a tiny seedling becomes a towering tree. Through cooperative games and planting a seed of your own, young gardeners will find out what it takes to keep plants healthy and thriving.   ​ $8 for member children ages 6-12 $10.50 for non-member children ages 6-12 […]

Dig into the science of how plants grow and explore how a tiny seedling becomes a towering tree. Through cooperative games and planting a seed of your own, young gardeners will find out what it takes to keep plants healthy and thriving.   ​ $8 for member children ages 6-12 $10.50 for non-member children ages 6-12 […]

Throughout history, many leaders have lifted their voices in calls to action to help create a better world. Step into our American Story with a special guided tour for homeschool families at the Museum of Historic Annapolis. Discover the diverse stories of revolutionaries, civil rights leaders and other changemakers throughout our shared history. Then, walk […]

Think of your personal firsts: first kiss, first car, first dress-up clothes. Maryland has plenty of firsts of its own. Our state has a unique geography, a special role as a border state, and a proximity to the nation's capital, all of which has given it an outsized importance in American history. The Maryland Four […]

Throughout history, many leaders have lifted their voices in calls to action to help create a better world. Step into our American Story with a special guided tour for homeschool families at the Museum of Historic Annapolis. Discover the diverse stories of revolutionaries, civil rights leaders and other changemakers throughout our shared history. Then, walk […]

To kick off our new season of Colonial Cocktails, we’ll be sampling ingredients from both sides of the Atlantic. Join us to create a Lemon Cordial, then mix European and American liquors to create a Fine Bodied Punch.   ​ Pre-registration required. Member tickets: $25 Non-member tickets: $33​ Must be 21 years or older to attend

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. […]