Events

City of Annapolis Council Chambers, 160 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD. This hearing, being conducted in partnership with Connecting the Dots, “will focus on the tragic lynchings of John Simms (death,1875); George Briscoe (death,1884); Wright Smith (death,1898); Henry Davis (death,1906); and King Johnson (death,1911). Participants may include descendants of the lynching victims, expert witnesses, […]

Our signature Arts in the Park free festival features live performances, art, more than 40 artist and community vendors, multiple hands-on arts workshops for all ages, food trucks, and fun for the entire family. The festival is held in front of our Hammonds Lane Theatre. (if it rains, the festival will be moved into the […]

Much of the economic activity in seaside towns came from the maritime visitors who stopped there. As such, many businesses sprang up with sailors in mind. Come visit Hogshead Pinkney Street in the waterfront city of Annapolis and see history come to life. Stop by our maritime tavern and learn about the various businesses that catered […]

Long before Instagram, the people of the 18th century also loved makeup tutorials. Women AND men put their best foot forward with a made-up face, and now we're going to join in on the fun. In this program, you'll make and take home three all-natural, plant-based* cosmetics that were popular in the colonial era (lip […]

Take a "ride" on the Underground Railroad" with a famous "conductor" from Maryland. Dress for outdoor activity. Recommended for ages 9 and up. Please ask about group rates. Cost: $15 per person.

Looking for ghost tours in Maryland? On Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays during the month of October, Annapolis Tours® by Watermark® is partnering with Historic Annapolis to offer Special Historic Hauntings. Our spirited guide will lead you through the dark alleys, spooky side streets, and lesser-known haunted sites of the old and creaky town of Annapolis. […]

Visit the Museum of Historic Annapolis on the second Sunday of every month Hands-On History Days. Drop in any time between 10 am and 2 pm for special family activites - a new theme each month means you and your family will want to visit again and again! Activities are included with Museum admission, which is 1/2 […]

SHIP’’S COMPANY, War of 1812 Reenactors, and the CHANTEYMEN SCALES & TALES from Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary NORTHERN ARUNDEL CULTURAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY (NACPS) with information on African Americans in the War of 1812, and at Hancock’s Resolution SCARECROW MAKING * CORN HUSK DOLL MAKING * MAKE AN AUTUMN DOOR SWAG * CONTRIBUTE TO HANCOCK’S/NACPS “COMING TOGETHER […]

Join the Annapolis Living Historians as they bring the William Paca Garden to life on a crisp, fall day. Visit the William Paca Garden, a charming respite in the heart of bustling Annapolis.  On this day, you’ll encounter the gentry of Annapolis enjoying a picnic! Interact with these finely dressed friends of William Paca and […]

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with CCM! Honor the cultures and histories of the Native American people through crafts, cooking & stories. Cost: $10 per person.

Time: Program, 10 - 11 am; Garden Time, 11 - 11:30 am Join us on select Tuesday mornings for storytime and fun 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 free time in the […]

One if by land, two if by sea - the Revolution depended on coded messages passed along by rings of spies. Join the London Town Ring as we try to help General Washington win the Battle of the Chesapeake with codes, ciphers, and clues!​ $8 for member children ages 6-12 $10 for non-member children ages […]