Join the community in celebration of this national day of freedom at the Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 21, 2024! Visit Historic Annapolis at the Juneteenth Festival! Enjoy family activities, giveaways, and more at our festival table. The Annapolis Juneteenth Festival will be an event to remember with live music and entertainment, food, and vendors. […]

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. […]

Join Anne Arundel County for the dedication and unveiling of the Say My Name Memorial on Wednesday, June 25th at 11am. The memorial will recognize over 1,700 individuals who lived and died at Crownsville State Hospital between 1912 and 1965. Many were buried without names, identified only by numbers. Thanks to the work of Janice Hayes-Williams and the Friends of […]

Join us Fridays in June, 6:00 to 8:00 pm, to enjoy good company and local music on our lawn overlooking the West River. Bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs. We'll be selling hamburgers, hot dogs, snacks, and drinks for all ages. $5 Members $10 Non-Members (Free for kids under 13) June 27 ROOTS & […]

Meet the Civil War First Maryland Volunteer Infantry Regiment on Pinkney Street! Learn about their recruiting efforts in August and September of 1862 to replace troops lost at the battle of Front Royal, as well as reintegrate the prisoners to be exchanged and paroled at Camp Parole. Cost is FREE with Suggested Donation of $5

Ever wanted to learn to embroider? Join the Embroidery Guild of America for a basic embroidery class as we celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday Anniversary. Students will learn 4 embroidery stitches and embroider their own handkerchief with a Jane Austen inspired design. Needlework is a retreat from the white noise of everyday life. It is also, crucially, a choice rather than the social requirement it […]

The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series located at the Museum’s waterfront McNasby campus (723 Second St., Annapolis) offers 10 weeks of popular music–from rock to folk to blues–with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Food (food trucks onsite) and spirits are available for purchase. ZERO […]

Begin your 4th of July morning with an inspirational Naturalization Ceremony on the outdoor terrace of the William Paca House and Garden, when people from communities around the globe become our nation’s newest citizens in a ceremony conducted by officials from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The Naturalization Ceremony is free and open to the […]

Time: 10:30 am (EDT) - 2:30 pm (EDT)   The day will begin with an inspiring Naturalization Ceremony at 9 am – more information about that event here. Then, join Historic Annapolis for a 4th of July Celebration at the William Paca House & Garden, Hogshead Trades Museum, Waterfront Warehouse and the Museum of Historic Annapolis! […]

Stop by the front of Hammond-Harwood House to make an American flag before you head on to the City of Annapolis Parade! Learn about the 1783 flag designed by Annapolis cabinetmaker John Shaw that flies at the Maryland State House. Price: Free

On Sunday, July 6 from 1PM-4PM, the Odenton Heritage Society invites you to July Jubilation—a celebration exploring the rich history of religious organizations in early 20th-century Odenton. Visit the OHS Historical Center to enjoy festive red, white, and blue ice cream. A highlight of the day will be a guided bus tour of historic sites in […]