MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Historic Annapolis welcomes Homeschool families to join us in the beautiful 2-acre Paca Garden for a day of hands-on learning! Students will explore the Garden and learn about its history – from its original design in the 1760s to its current restoration. They will learn about native and heirloom plants while exploring […]

Spooky season is here! Join us for this special Paint Night at the William Paca House and Garden. Sip a glass of wine (or cider) as our instructor guides you step-by-step in the creation of your own seasonal painting masterpiece. All levels welcome, no experience required! Admission fee includes guided instruction, canvas, and use of […]

Join us aboard the historic skipjack, Wilma Lee to hear the exciting stories of Rum Runners in the Chesapeake. As Prohibition gripped the country, the mazelike waterways and the defiant culture of the watermen made the Bay a prime location for booming illegal enterprise. Beverages and tastings will be provided by Lyon Rum, a signature line […]

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

During the month of October, we’re partnering with Watermark Tours to offer Special Historic Hauntings. Tours will be offered on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the month, with a special tour offered Wednesday, October 30. Watermark’s spirited guide will lead you through the dark alleys, spooky side streets, and lesser-known haunted sites of the old and […]

The Plant Sale is an important fundraiser for Historic London Town and Gardens. All proceeds go to supporting the 10+ acres of woodland and ornamental gardens which include some of best collections of magnolia, camellias, and azaleas in the region. You will find plants for sale that are also found in our gardens. All plants […]

On Saturday, October 5 from 9 AM to 2 PM, the Odenton Heritage Society will open its doors for the town's annual celebration of Odenton Day, a joint effort by the Odenton Heritage Society, Inc., Odenton Volunteer Fire Company, the Greater Odenton Improvement Association, and the Central Maryland Chamber. Beginning at 10 AM, OHS will […]

Drop in and 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 garden party, portrayed by the Annapolis Living Historians. Interact with these finely-dressed friends of William & Mary Paca and learn about the foods that were prepared to […]

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 next Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC) Public Meeting will be hosted by Commissioner Elinor Thompson and the Severn Improvement Association in Anne Arundel County at the Severn Library. Guest Speaker: Auriel Mayberry-Gaballa, Severn Improvement Association: Serving Severn’s Queenstown Community since 1959 Join us to learn about upcoming commission initiatives and […]

This new lecture with University of Maryland historian Richard Bell first explores forms of resistance that were particular to Black women on 18th century southern plantations. It then pivots to examine the common elements in dozens of uprisings by enslaved persons or suspected conspiracies in British North America, focusing in upon the 1739 Stono Rebellion […]

Participants will enjoy a 90-minute guided tour of the house that compares the customs and social graces of the Loockerman family, who lived in the Hammond-Harwood House in the early 19th century, with those of characters in Jane Austen novels. Make it extra special with Tea and a Tour! Hammond- Harwood House is proud to […]