Join 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 feature a brief tour of the mansion to introduce children to colonial superstitions and the special architecture of the Hammond-Harwood House. Wear your best costume […]

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 special tour focusing on the treatment of diseases, medical practices of the women of the era, contributions of the enslaved, local physicians, and mourning rituals […]

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, craft/art project, and exploring in the Paca Garden. This Week’s Book: Room on the […]

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 site admission. Turnip lanterns are available until supplies run out. 

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 special tour focusing on the treatment of diseases, medical practices of the women of the era, contributions of the enslaved, local physicians, and mourning rituals […]

Janis Tomlinson on Cruelty in the Art of Francisco Goya Janis A. Tomlinson is an internationally recognized authority on painting in Spain, with a particular emphasis on the life and work of Francisco Goya y Lucientes. Her books have won extensive praise and have been translated into six languages. She was appointed a member of […]

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 9:30 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $5.00 for children ages 3 –10, and children under 3 are free. The Rising Sun Inn, with a […]

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 eerie glow of candlelight, this evening promises an unforgettable fusion of music, poetry, and spine-tingling surprises. Shelby Yamin will mesmerize on violin with The Devil’s Trill […]

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 site admission. Turnip lanterns are available until supplies run out. 

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 special tour focusing on the treatment of diseases, medical practices of the women of the era, contributions of the enslaved, local physicians, and mourning rituals […]

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, organizations, programs and achievements that contribute to our community by interpreting, promoting, preserving, researching and/or supporting our historical legacy. Plan to join us as we […]

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. We’ve heard about alcohol’s place in history, but how about in literature? Come for Negus and punch and learn about some of the eighteenth century’s […]