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 To make a reservation call: 410-263-4683 x10

Bring a friend and join us on the tented terrace of the Paca Garden for a presentation featuring food historian Joyce White’s new book Cooking Maryland’s Way: Voices of a Diverse Cuisine. This book is a companion to Maryland’s Way, The Hammond-Harwood House Cookbook, published in 1963. Author Joyce M. White will share her inspiration […]

The September Sunset Concert Series continues the fun of the summer with 4 weeks of great music–from rock to funk to hip-hop–with the incomparable backdrop of our Park Campus (7300 Edgewood Rd). Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Beer, cocktails, and wine are available for purchase. Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program. No outside […]

In 1974, Historic Annapolis opened the newly reconstructed Paca Garden to the public. We’re pleased to celebrate 50 years of our beloved Paca Garden with special guided garden tours on Friday mornings throughout the summer. Take a stroll through our beautifully restored two-acre 18th century English garden. Your experienced docent will share its history from […]

Explore Annapolis’s fascinating maritime history and the Chesapeake Bay ecology on this guided two-hour cruise aboard the historic Skipjack Wilma Lee. Learn about the city’s fabled boat building industry, the dramatic history and future of the Chesapeake Bay Waterman and oyster harvesting plus facts about local points of interest like Carr’s and Elktonia Beach, Eastport and […]

Have you ever wondered what sewing was like before the invention of the sewing machine? Sewing was both a professional and domestic activity. Come see what our historical interpreters are creating using 18th century methods. Included with admission, no pre-registration required.

Join us to celebrate the lives and contributions of African and African American people of London Town. On this walking tour, you will learn how people who had been taken from their homes built lives here as the town grew and then declined, how they held onto what was most important to them, and how […]

Explore Annapolis’s fascinating maritime history and the Chesapeake Bay ecology on this guided two-hour cruise aboard the historic Skipjack Wilma Lee. Learn about the city’s fabled boat building industry, the dramatic history and future of the Chesapeake Bay Waterman and oyster harvesting plus facts about local points of interest like Carr’s and Elktonia Beach, Eastport and […]

In collaboration with Maryland Humanities, join us for this inspiring and enlightening lecture featuring Dr. Michael Fischbach, renowned author and expert on the intersections of the Black Power and Palestinian self-determination movements. Drawing on his extensive research, Dr. Fischbach will examine the historical ties, ideological parallels and mutual support between the movements and examine the […]

Join SERC for one or all free talks in this series! You'll learn from members in the Environmental Archaeology Lab and get the chance to peruse the exhibits at the Woodlawn History Center, the oldest building in the Smithsonian's collection still in its original location.

Join the Ballet Theatre of Maryland for an afternoon in the gardens of the Hammond Harwood House, featuring a specially curated selection of works in a small intimate setting. Grab a glass of wine and reserve your seat before the show begins! Doors open at 4:30 p.m -Performance starts at 5 p.m Price: $80 | […]

Have you ever wondered what sewing was like before the invention of the sewing machine? Sewing was both a professional and domestic activity. Come see what our historical interpreters are creating using 18th century methods. Included with admission, no pre-registration required.