During the month of October, we’re partnering with Watermark Tours to offer Special Historic Hauntings Tours on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 pm. Our spirited guide will lead you through the dark alleys, spooky side streets, and lesser-known haunted sites of the old and creaky town of Annapolis. Hear from real diary entries and newspaper […]

The United States Colored Troops (USCT) were Union Army regiments during the U.S. Civil War that were primarily comprised of African American men.   Stop by Hogshead Trades Museum and meet a volunteer member of USCT Company B. They will share their in-depth understanding of the Civil War era through performing demonstrations of camp life, military […]

Join us for a guided walking tour of Brewer Hill Cemetery in honor of Emancipation Day.   Maryland Emancipation Day is observed on November 1st to commemorate the abolition of slavery in Maryland through a new state constitution on November 1, 1864. Learn the origins of this historic African American burial site. Hear stories of […]

This year the annual Discovering American Art lecture series focuses on silver and the artisans who produced elegant but useful pieces in early Annapolis. Annapolis was a thriving colony in the mid-18th century. Though the American colonists grew to resent the British, they desired the amenities of the British lifestyle. The designs of decorative pieces, […]

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 a day of special programming and engaging activities, included with Museum admission.  Our 45-minute guided museum tours spotlight African American history, celebrate Maryland’s Emancipation Day, and […]

On Sunday, November 2, the Odenton Heritage Society will inaugurate a recurring costumed docent tour based on the WB&A Electric Railroad, which ran through Odenton from 1908 to 1935. Before the construction of US 50 and I-97, electric trains carried people between Washington, Baltimore, and Annapolis.    A docent in full WB&A conductor's uniform will […]

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. […]

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, […]

Join Historic Annapolis for a delightful day trip from Annapolis to Philadelphia and explore the rich history of Fairmount Park! This special excursion includes guided tours of three magnificent historic homes: Strawberry Mansion Woodford Mansion (1756-1758): An example of the early “summer retreats” that were built along the Schuylkill River during the 1700s and 1800s […]

Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary and the surrounding area is home to 75 known archaeological sites representing 13,000 years of human history. This Native American Heritage Month, join Anne Arundel County Archaeologist Drew Webster for an engaging lecture highlighting four decades of archaeological research at the Sanctuary and what they have revealed about the area's deep […]

The gardens while preparing to rest for the winter, are filled with life. While the trees are dropping their leaves, pinecones, acorns, and other things the critters are scurrying around preparing for winter. Why not join them! Take a guided walk around the gardens to collect materials and create your own "critter" to bring inside […]

Do you like history? Do you enjoy learning and interacting with people? Please join us for a reception to introduce you to the fun and enriching opportunities that are available as a Watermark Tour Guide. Free training, Part-Time, Seasonal and Flexible hours   Meeting at 188 Main Street – Office on Lower Level RSVP to jamie@watermarkjourney.com or […]