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Candlelight Historic Ghost Stories Tour

Rising Sun Inn 1090 Generals Highway, Crownsville, MD, United States

November 2, 2024, at the Rising Sun Inn located at 1090 General’s Highway, Crownsville. Tours will be conducted between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., with the last tour starting at […]

The House of Shadows

A Concert of Haunting Baroque Music Join us for The House of Shadows: A Concert of Haunting Baroque Music in the historic ballroom of the Hammond-Harwood House. Set in the […]

Turnips and Tales

Historic London Town and Gardens 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD, United States

Celebrate 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 […]

Spirits of the Past: Disease, Death, Mourning & Superstitions

William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street , Annapolis, MD, United States

In 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 […]

Twenty-First Annual Heritage Awards

Blue Heron Room at Quiet Waters Park 600 Quiet Waters Park Rd, Annapolis, MD, United States

The heritage community, our partners, and stakeholders are cordially invited to this year’s 21st Annual Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area Heritage Awards. Celebrate history, heritage and excellence as we recognize individuals, […]

Encore! Colonial Cocktails: Literary Libations

Historic London Town and Gardens 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD, United States

Due to the popularity of this event - we are holding it a second time in October! Make and enjoy your own historical drinks and learn about colonial drinking culture. […]

Spirits of the Past: Disease, Death, Mourning & Superstitions

William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street , Annapolis, MD, United States

In 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 […]

Spirits of the Past: Disease, Death, Mourning & Superstitions

William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street , Annapolis, MD, United States

In 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 […]

An USCT Chaplains thoughts on Emancipation Day

Historic London Town and Gardens 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD, United States

Come to Historic London Town and Gardens and join living history reenactor, Joseph Feaster, as he portrays James Underdue; a Chaplain assigned to the 39th United States Colored Troops (USCT). […]

Maryland Emancipation

Historic London Town and Gardens 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD, United States

Come join us to celebrate the Emancipation of the Enslaved population in Maryland by remembering those affected. For the first anniversary of the Port-marker ceremony at London Town, we will be hosting […]

Honoring Maryland’s Emancipation Day

Museum of Historic Annapolis 99 Main Street, Annapolis, MD

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 special […]