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Interested in learning more about Historic Annapolis and how we work to protect what makes Annapolis unique? Come to our special Preservation Open House on August 30! Drop by between 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm and enjoy a little ice cream snack while you meet and greet with HA’s Preservation Department staff, explore the Paca […]
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. […]
September 7: Rickshaw Lizard The Tides & Tunes Summer 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. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Beer and wine are available for purchase. Beverage sales support the Museum’s […]
It’s the summer of 1776, and the First Maryland Regiment, under the command of General William Smallwood, are preparing to leave Annapolis and say farewell to their loved ones. Several weeks later, the Regiment would demonstrate what true valor would look like at the Battle of Long Island. Visit Pinkney Street and meet the men […]
Dr. Julie Rose, Marietta House Museum director and Hammond-Harwood House trustee, will lead a tour and cover the stories of the enslaved men and women who built, maintained, and lived in Hammond-Harwood House. Participants will learn about urban slavery in Annapolis in the antebellum era. Price: $15 | Members: $10
Visit the Museum of Historic Annapolis on the second Sunday of every month for Hands-On History Days. Drop in any time between 11 am and 3 pm for special family activities – a new theme each month means you and your family will want to visit again and again! Activities are included with Museum admission. […]
This month our middle schoolers will learn about textiles in the colonial world. As we try our hands at weaving and spinning, we’ll explore the concepts of mercantilism and international trade, the role of taxation in the American Revolution, and the ethics of homespun fabrics. $8 for member children ages 11-14 $10.50 for non-member […]
During the American Revolutionary War, the British military made big promises to enslaved Americans. In return for taking up arms against the patriots, enslaved people won pledges from British commanders that they would free them when Britain won the war. So, what happened when Britain instead lost? This talk with Dr. Richard Bell of the […]
Experience the fabrics of colonial life - woolens, linens, cottons, and silks! Help process some of the natural fibers that were the basis of colonial clothing. Fabric patterns were often block printed on colonial textiles – design and print your own pattern to take home! $8 for member children ages 6-12 $10.50 for non-member children […]
Experience the fabrics of colonial life - woolens, linens, cottons, and silks! Help process some of the natural fibers that were the basis of colonial clothing. Fabric patterns were often block printed on colonial textiles – design and print your own pattern to take home! $8 for member children ages 6-12 $10.50 for non-member children […]
Lesser-known collections at the Maryland State Archives reveal the active role Marylanders took in the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, which showcased scientific, technological, agricultural, industrial, and artistic achievements throughout America. Glimpse the efforts to create the “Maryland Building,” explore award-winning contributions of our state’s citizens, meet a Baltimore activist advocating for the representation of black […]
September 14: Eastport Oyster Boys The Tides & Tunes Summer 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. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Beer and wine are available for purchase. Beverage sales support the […]