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 the time of William Paca, signer of the Declaration of Independence, to present day as you wander the terraced landscape, formal parterres, wilderness garden, the practical kitchen and medicinal gardens, and orchard. What a treat...

In 1811, Frances Loockerman moved into the Hammond-Harwood House with her husband and three children. Over the next 46 years, she saw the neighborhood transform. On this walking tour of Maryland Avenue, led by Hammond-Harwood House Curator, Lucinda Dukes Edinberg, we will visit places Frances would have known, note changes she would have been aware of, and fill in the streetscape she could not have imagined. Tour begins in front of the Hammond-Harwood House, 19 Maryland Avenue. Price: $15 | Members: $10

The Muddy Creek Artists Guild is very excited to invite everyone back to Honey's Harvest Farm in Lothian for Spring Artfest 2024!  Shop new and local art in the big, beautiful barn.  Stop by the DIY Art table and create your own masterpiece.  All ages are welcome.   In addition to all the artwork created by our south county artists, there will also be local bakers, distillers and wine makers. It's a casual event in a beautiful setting. There will also be live music and plenty of outdoor seating. Grab some lunch...

The Muddy Creek Artists Guild is very excited to invite everyone back to Honey's Harvest Farm in Lothian for Spring Artfest 2024!  Shop new and local art in the big, beautiful barn.  Stop by the DIY Art table and create your own masterpiece.  All ages are welcome.   In addition to all the artwork created by our south county artists, there will also be local bakers, distillers and wine makers. It's a casual event in a beautiful setting. There will also be live music and plenty of outdoor seating. Grab some lunch...

Come celebrate the “Year of the Garden” with Historic Annapolis! Join landscape architect and Anne Arundel Community College professor Anne Gleeson for an in-person lecture on the open-air terrace of the William Paca House, overlooking the beautiful Paca Garden. Learn from Anne about planning and designing a beautiful, native garden, including an understanding of soils, plants to choose, invasive species to beware of, and general guidelines on garden creation and maintenance. Native plants gardens attract beneficial insects, birds, and microorganisms that create a healthy ecology, provide wildlife habitat, and help...

The AACPS Office of Equity and Social Studies Office is excited to celebrate the accomplishments of our Local History Workgroup over the years and all the partners that contributed to its success. The celebration will be held on Tuesday, May 21st from 5:00pm – 6:00pm at the Carver Professional Development Center located at 2671 Carver Rd. Gambrills, MD 21054. Light refreshments will be served.

HA’s Vice President of Preservation, Rachel Robinson, will provide an overview and insights into the interesting development of Murray Hill. The neighborhood was first plated in 1890 on part of a 256-acre tract, providing opportunities for a multitude of architectural styles—described in the Architecture in Annapolis: A Field Guide as “a veritable United Nations of early 20th-century revival-style architecture.” This presentation will introduce tips for identifying the variety of styles and provide the histories and preservation success stories of several homes. Additionally, the first two Historic Markers outside the local historic...

From navy to army, a good drink is crucial for morale! This month we’ll be sampling the drinks available to both soldier and sailor and mix up the naval classic Grog as well as a fruity Sangaree.​ Pre-registration required. Member tickets: $25 Non-member tickets: $33​ Must be 21 years or older to attend.

The annual Anna E. Greenberg Leadership Symposium will explore the role of the modern board of directors within an ever-evolving nonprofit sector. Facilitators and panelists will discuss the dynamic roles of boards and staff in nonprofits as organizations professionalize, and demographics and cultures shift. The session will begin with a presentation on adaptive leadership and the evolving role of a board as a nonprofit grows. This includes a candid discussion of the common pain points and pitfalls nonprofits executives and board leaders experience as a nonprofit shifts from a hands-on...

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 the time of William Paca, signer of the Declaration of Independence, to present day as you wander the terraced landscape, formal parterres, wilderness garden, the practical kitchen and medicinal gardens, and orchard. What a treat...