Join us in these friendly and relaxed writing workshops led by Sandra Olivetti Martin, publisher of New Bay Books and founding editor of the Bay Weekly, and Julie Wakeman-Linn, writer, editor, teacher. Writers of all ages welcome! Pre-registration is preferred. Members: Free Nonmembers: $10

In the summer of 1787, 55 delegates met in Philadelphia to revise the now-floundering Articles of Confederation. They emerged with a new U.S. Constitution—but the discussions and drafting largely happened behind closed doors. The question of slavery pervaded those discussions, as did the critical divide between “small state” and “large state” delegates. How did these […]

During one of the darkest periods of American History, thousands of enslaved people undertook a harrowing journey to find freedom. That story comes to life in Heroes of the Underground Railroad. This play highlights several of the heroic stories of the brave men and women who dared to escape slavery, and the abolitionists who risked everything to […]

Did you know there's history buried underneath our feet? Historic London Town would not exist without archaeology. This month we'll explore how archaeologists use objects after they're out of the ground to learn about the past through scientific observations, experiments, and critical thinking. This program is best suited for ages 6-12. Cost: London Town Members: […]

Did you know there's history buried underneath our feet? Historic London Town would not exist without archaeology. This month we'll explore how archaeologists use objects after they're out of the ground to learn about the past through scientific observations, experiments, and critical thinking. This program is best suited for ages 6-12. Cost: London Town Members: $9.50, […]

The Founding Fathers’ cries for liberty from tyranny and oppression resonated with African Americans and were embraced by Black craftspeople, both free and enslaved. This talk highlights the profound contributions of African American material culture in the enduring pursuit of freedom. It serves as the culmination of the DAR Museum’s 2025 exhibition and the accompanying […]

Columbia Beach – Through the Decades with Julian Bethea and Isaac Clinton   Join us on Wednesdays in January and February for engaging presentations followed by catered lunches Doors open at 11:00 am. Lectures begin at 11:30 am and are followed by a lunch of soup with a side of bread, dessert, and tea and […]

Join Historic Annapolis for a Volunteer Open House! Meet current Historic Annapolis volunteers and staff, explore roles that match your interests and skills, and discover how you can make a real impact in your own community. More than 100 volunteers contribute over 9,000 hours each year to support our historic sites and mission. From museum […]

Do you LOVE maps, buildings, and history? So do we! Historians, preservationists, and planners often turn to the a resource that was never meant to have such lasting value: Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps. Created from the 1850s through the 1950s to support fire insurance underwriting, these detailed maps have become indispensable for tracing changes to […]

Join us for the first of a five-part lecture series at the William Brown House that reimagines the tavern as it was in 1776: a space for community news and gossip. Enjoy after-hours access to the brick tavern alongside a sample of tea, coffee, or hot chocolate and peruse 250-year old headlines before listening to […]

Annapolis Maritime Museum Winter Lecture Series Ben Ross’ Homeplace, Harriet Tubman Birthplace Archeology Join archaeologist Dr. Julie Schablitsky as she presents the discovery of Harriet Tubman’s father’s home and a neighboring enslaved quarter in Maryland’s Eastern Shore wetlands. Drawing on artifacts and historical documents, she reconstructs the lives of Ben Ross, his family, and their […]

It's February 14th, 1776, and there's far more than love brewing over at London Town. 250 years ago, rising tensions and fears of a British presence in the Chesapeake Bay led to the evacuation of important state and county records from Annapolis. Under the armed guard of the Maryland First Battalion, these papers briefly stayed […]