Historic Annapolis, Inc., Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum, and Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts are pleased to present “A Conversation with Abby Phillip” at Maryland Hall on October 12, 2025 at 6 pm.   Anchor of CNN’s NewsNight with Abby Phillip, Ms. Phillip will share her thoughts on her lived experience, from her Maryland childhood to her noteworthy career as […]

Migrate to London Town to say goodbye to Maryland’s songbirds as they start their journey south for the winter. Explore their route, lives, and habitats with hands-on activities and games that will let students soar! For children aged 6-12. Registration $9 HLTG members/$11.50 non-members.

Migrate to London Town to say goodbye to Maryland’s songbirds as they start their journey south for the winter. Explore their route, lives, and habitats with hands-on activities and games that will let students soar! For children aged 6-12. Registration $9 HLTG members/$11.50 non-members.

We tend to think of slavery as a labor system that was confined to the American South. But it turns out that that’s not the full story. Slavery was also a fact of life in many northern colonies before the American Revolution. Northern slavery was never as widespread or as essential to the economy as […]

As the sun sets and shadows grow longer, come fortify yourself with lamb’s wool and whiskey punch as we tell ghostly stories from 18th century and learn how old world All Hallow’s Eve traditions bled into the new. Leave a chair empty at the table- you never know who may be joining us. 21+ event. […]

During the month of October, we’re partnering with Watermark Tours to offer Special Historic Hauntings Tours on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 pm. 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. Hear from real diary entries and newspaper […]

Kick off the weekend by doing good at our Field Work Fridays at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary! Every Friday, rain or shine, join volunteer staff naturalists for projects like invasive plant removal, trash clean-ups, gardening, and citizen science monitoring. Bring a bagged lunch to enjoy afterward. No experience necessary! Free. Ages 12+; those 12-14 must […]

During the month of October, we’re partnering with Watermark Tours to offer Special Historic Hauntings Tours on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 pm. 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. Hear from real diary entries and newspaper […]

Calling all Plein Air Artists! London Town’s Fall Plein Air Open House invites artists of all levels, from beginner to expert, to capture the beauty of Historic London Town and Gardens. Admission is free for all Plein Air artists who come to paint on October 18th (rain date October 19th). Be a part of the […]

Step back to the turbulent days of 1775 and meet the newly formed Maryland State Marines as they recruit for the fight against Great Britain. Discover how Maryland prepared to defend its shores, waterways, and people at the start of the American Revolution. Cost: FREE ($5 suggested donation – help support programs like these!)

As always, our Oyster Festival -- winner in the past of the Bay Weekly Best of the Bay award for Community Events -- features good community company, fine regional music, an array of choice gifts for purchase, a cash raffle, local food and drink and the best oysters anywhere. This year we have double the […]

During the month of October, we’re partnering with Watermark Tours to offer Special Historic Hauntings Tours on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 pm. 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. Hear from real diary entries and newspaper […]