Events
Spooky Sip & Paint
William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street , Annapolis, MD, United StatesSpooky 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 […]
Wilma Lee Rum Runners Cruise
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 […]
Guided Paca Garden Tour
William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street , Annapolis, MD, United StatesIn 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 […]
Special Historic Hauntings
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 […]
London Town Plant Sale
Historic London Town and Gardens 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD, United StatesThe 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 […]
Odenton Day
Odenton Heritage Society Historical Center 1367 Odenton Road, Odenton, MDOn 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 […]
Garden Party with the Pacas
William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street , Annapolis, MD, United StatesDrop 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, […]
Spirits of the Past: Disease, Death, Mourning & Superstitions
William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street , Annapolis, MD, United StatesIn 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 […]
MCAAHC October 2024 Public Meeting
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 […]
Virtual Lecture – Resistance to Plantation Slavery in Early America
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 […]
Jane Austen Tour
Hammond-Harwood House 19 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, MD, United StatesParticipants 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 […]