Explore Annapolis’s fascinating maritime history and the Chesapeake Bay ecology on this guided two-hour cruise aboard the historic Skipjack Wilma Lee. Learn about the city’s fabled boat building industry, the dramatic history and future of the Chesapeake Bay Waterman and oyster harvesting plus facts about local points of interest like Carr’s and Elktonia Beach, Eastport and […]

Presenter: Pat Turlington Maryland Women Suffrage Movement In celebration of the ratification of the 19th amendment that gave women the right to vote (August 18, 1920), join local history interpreter, Pat Turlington, for an inspirational presentation about the achievements of several notable Maryland women as they traveled the road to suffrage. Pat Turlington began her […]

Celebrating the 19th Amendment at the Rising Sun Inn! Join the Friends of the Rising Sun Inn on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at 2pm for a special Tavern Talk and Tour as we mark the 104th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote.  Local historic interpreter, Pat Turlington, will join us […]

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. This Week’s Book: Home Is… by Hannah Barnaby and Frann Preston […]

Due to the popularity of this event - we are holding it a second time in August! Make and enjoy your own historical drinks and learn about colonial drinking culture. This month, we'll discover the tropical origins of the new world's favorite sugar-based liquors as we investigate the effects of rum on colonial societies. Mix […]

Explore Annapolis’s fascinating maritime history and the Chesapeake Bay ecology on this guided two-hour cruise aboard the historic Skipjack Wilma Lee. Learn about the city’s fabled boat building industry, the dramatic history and future of the Chesapeake Bay Waterman and oyster harvesting plus facts about local points of interest like Carr’s and Elktonia Beach, Eastport and […]

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 […]

The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series welcomes back the rock music of the John Frase Project band. The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series located at the Museum’s waterfront McNasby campus (723 Second St., Annapolis) offers 11 weeks of popular music–from rock to folk to blues–with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay. Concerts […]

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 […]

August 23 - Dirk Schwenk & The Befuddlers Join us for a sensational summer evening at Goshen Farm with our Free Friday Night Concert Series! Get ready to start your weekend on a high note with our new 2024 lineup. Our concerts are in a family-friendly environment, right here in Cape St. Claire on the […]

Join us for a living history weekend! Cash or credit is not a new question. And it could be just as complicated in the 18th Century as it is today. Come learn how people over 250 years ago managed. Included with admission, no pre-registration required.

Join us for a living history weekend! Cash or credit is not a new question. And it could be just as complicated in the 18th Century as it is today. Come learn how people over 250 years ago managed. Included with admission, no pre-registration required.