Special Historic Hauntings
During the month of October, we’re partnering with Watermark Tours to offer Special Historic Hauntings. Tours will be offered on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the month, with a special tour […]
Events
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Building Trust and Engaging with Descendant Communities Workshop
Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church 1236 Jones Station Rd, Arnold, MDPlease join the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC) Ancestral Human Remains Preservation Committee to learn more about upcoming initiatives and hear from engaging speakers dedicated to […]
250th Anniversary of the Burning of the Peggy Stewart
Hogshead 43 Pinkney Street, Annapolis, MDIn October of 1774, the people of Annapolis discovered that the brigantine, the Peggy Stewart, contained contraband tea that violated the colonists’ non-importation resolution. In response to public outrage, ship […]
Fall Plein Air Open House
Historic London Town and Gardens 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD, United StatesWe’re starting a tradition. London Town’s Fall Plein Air Open House invites artists of all levels, from beginner to expert, to capture the beauty of Historic London Town and Gardens. […]
London Town Camellia Tea-time
Historic London Town and Gardens 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD, United StatesJoin us for a fusion of gardens and history as you learn about the blooming Camellias and the role their leaves played in London Town. During a discussion about all […]
Spirits of the Past: Disease, Death, Mourning & Superstitions
William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street , Annapolis, MD, United StatesIn October, experience a spirited tour of the historic William Paca House, highlighting tales of the past: sickness, treatments, mourning rituals, and superstitions. You’ll be guided by candlelight on a […]
Unwrapping Chocolate’s Secrets: A Guided Chocolate Tasting with Joyce White
William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street , Annapolis, MD, United StatesDiscover the secrets of chocolate at this seasonal in-person lecture with food historian Joyce White. Learn how to read chocolate labels to make more informed decisions before purchasing either mass-produced […]
Guided Paca Garden Tour
William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street , Annapolis, MD, United StatesIn 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 […]
Pumpkin Walk
Hammond-Harwood House 19 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, MD, United StatesJoin us for our annual Pumpkin Walk! Come celebrate the spooky season with games, crafts, snacks, storytelling, face painting, and a costume parade around the mansion. This event will also […]
Spirits of the Past: Disease, Death, Mourning & Superstitions
William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street , Annapolis, MD, United StatesIn October, experience a spirited tour of the historic William Paca House, highlighting tales of the past: sickness, treatments, mourning rituals, and superstitions. You’ll be guided by candlelight on a […]
Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime: Room on the Broom
William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street , Annapolis, MD, United StatesMr. 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 […]
Turnips and Tales
Historic London Town and Gardens 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD, United StatesCelebrate spooky season with London Town! Gather round the fire to carve turnip lanterns and hear the kinds of spooky stories shared by 18th century colonists. Participation is free with site […]