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In this program, you’ll learn the history behind a popular colonial food and try your hand at making it. What do you do when it’s too hot to cook but you need to preserve the summer harvest? You make pickles! Join us as we learn pickling methods from the colonial era. Participants must be 8+; […]
Explore the history of libraries and lotteries at Hogshead! Learn what libraries were like in colonial Annapolis as we bring to life Annapolis’s first “public” library. Meet a colonial businesswoman, try reading original 18th century books, and discover popular titles of the colonial era that our libraries still carry today! Infrastructure has always been in […]
The Free School Act of 1723 was passed by the Colonial Assembly of Maryland. The law provided for the establishment of a Free School in each of the existing twelve counties. The Annearrundell County Free School, one-room schoolhouse, was located in what is now Davidsonville. Probably the only Free School from 1723 still standing, the Annearrundell County […]
Visit the Museum of Historic Annapolis on the second Sunday of every month for Hands-On History Days. Drop in for special family activities – a new theme each month means you and your family will want to visit again and again! Activities are included with Museum admission. In August, meet our special guest: Globe Collection […]
The Free School Act of 1723 was passed by the Colonial Assembly of Maryland. The law provided for the establishment of a Free School in each of the existing twelve counties. The Annearrundell County Free School, one-room schoolhouse, was located in what is now Davidsonville. Probably the only Free School from 1723 still standing, the Annearrundell County […]
The Deale Area Historical Society will be presenting "Deadly Gamble," a lecture and book signing by Author Kathy Bergren Smith. Not only will Kathy be there to tell the story and history of the book, but also John Ferguson, one of the survivors of the shipwreck of the Levin J. Marvel in Herring Bay during Hurricane […]
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Historic Annapolis welcomes Gregory Nedved, Historian for the Center for Cryptologic History, to the Virtual Lecture Series for a special presentation – with Revolutionary War stories that you probably have never heard before! Nedved will tell the cryptologic story of the American Revolution. Learn, for example, how cryptology helped win the battles of Saratoga and […]
We haven't held our Summer Networking Picnic in quite a while, and it's time to come together again! We are looking forward to seeing you! All our heritage area stakeholders are welcome to attend. Please mark your calendar for a summer afternoon of networking and good company. ALL ARE WELCOME. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chesapeake-crossroads-summer-networking-picnic-tickets-686795974247
From punches to bounces, syllabubs to juleps, colonists imbibed a wide variety of alcoholic beverages. At Colonial Cocktails, you’ll get to make and enjoy two historical drinks and learn about colonial tavern culture. This month, we'll try two colonial summer citrus sippers (try saying that ten times fast!). Lemonade a Second Way, a perennial favorite, […]
The Summer Concert Series IS back for the 2023 season June 15th – August 17th The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series offers 10 weeks of popular music–from rock to folk to blues–with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Food and spirits are available for purchase. […]
Music on the Lawn: Fair Dinkum Join us on Friday evenings in July and August to enjoy good company and local music on the lawn overlooking the West River. Bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. (Please no outside alcohol.) $10 Members $12 Non-Members $15 at the […]