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Easter Egg Hunt

Hammond-Harwood House 19 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, MD, United States

In this family-friendly activity, participants will enjoy story time in the Hammond-Harwood House, go on an  Easter egg hunt in the garden, and paint the wooden eggs that are found. Price: $15 per child | Members: Members $10 per child

Guided Paca Garden Tour

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

In 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 throughout the summer. Take a stroll through our beautifully restored two-acre 18th century English garden. Your experienced docent will share its history from the time of […]

Day Out at the Museum with Carole Boston Weatherford for Matthew Henson Day

Banneker-Douglass Museum 84 Franklin St, Annapolis, MD, United States

This edition of Day Out at the Museum with Baltimore Read Aloud is inspired by the life of Matthew Henson and will feature a special guest reader, award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford. She will read her book, I, Matthew Henson: Polar Explorer and arts and crafts activities will reflect an “explorer” theme.  Carole Boston Weatherford […]

Living History Days: Colonial Fiber Arts

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

Join our living history interpreters as they spin, dye, and weave their way through the transformation of fibers into fabrics. Included with admission to site Free for members

Poetry Workshop & Album Listening Party

Banneker-Douglass Museum 84 Franklin St, Annapolis, MD, United States

Designed to foster creativity and self-expression, the Poetry Response Workshop & Album Listening Party will provide a platform for participants to explore the beauty and power of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Month. This workshop explores the revolutionary works of the historic Chicory magazine in partnership with Chicory Revitalization Project. Once described by Baltimore’s […]

Living History Days: Colonial Fiber Arts

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

Join our living history interpreters as they spin, dye, and weave their way through the transformation of fibers into fabrics. Included with admission to site Free for members

OHS April Open House

Odenton Heritage Society Historical Center 1367 Odenton Road, Odenton, MD

The Odenton Heritage Society April open house will feature members from the Odenton Genial Genealogists, who will offer a discussion and information about their organization. The OHS Historical Center and Museum is located at 1367 Odenton Road and is open the first Sunday of every month from 1PM to 4PM. Learn about the town of […]

Early Schools in Southern Anne Arundel and Evolution to the Modern System

Cedar Grove Ministry Center 5965 Deale Churchton Rd, Deale, MD

Join the Deale Area Historical Society as presenter, Vince Fagan, and panelists, Marjorie Moreland Johnson, and Elsie Thompson Smith, bring to life the students, teachers, building structures and geography of the early education system in southern Anne Arundel County. Audience participation will be encouraged and welcomed!

Virtual Lecture – Sites of Slavery, Resistance, and Freedom in 19th century Anne Arundel County

April is Archaeology Month! Join us as Lisa Robbins, archaeologist with The Lost Towns Project, presents the findings of an 18-month archaeological study on the housing of enslaved and free Black tenants in Anne Arundel County during the 19th century. The study will also cover the notable architectural changes that occurred during the transition period immediately […]

Homeschool: London Town and the Sea

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

Sail away with London Town to learn what living as a sailor in the Colonial Chesapeake was like. Dive into nautical history and navigate through some of the challenges 18th century seafarers faced. Get your feet wet with some hands-on activities that teach skills useful for every sailor, no matter what time period. ​ $8 for […]

Colonial Crafternoon

Museum of Historic Annapolis 99 Main Street, Annapolis, MD

School’s out! Come join us for some fun at the Museum of Historic Annapolis. Explore the Museum on a scavenger hunt and create special craft projects inspired by the objects and artifacts found in our collection.  Crafts are geared toward school-aged children, but all ages are welcome.  Advance registration for a timed entry spot is […]