Events

The Annapolis Maritime Museum holds its annual Winter Lecture Series over eight consecutive Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. from mid-January through early March. You will be challenged to question and to learn by engaging speakers on diverse topics including maritime history, local history, science, and maritime art. Lectures are still on despite the museum being […]

Celebrate Black History Month at the Museum of Historic Annapolis!  Drop in on Saturday, February 3 for special family activities to commemorate the rich cultural heritage of the African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Between 12 pm and 2 pm, meet a living historian portraying Dr. Faye Watson Allen. Hear stories of her […]

The Odenton Heritage Society will celebrate Black History Month with a display about African American railroad workers in the Odenton area in the early 20th century. Come to the Society's open house on Sunday, February 4 and learn how African American track workers inspected and repaired tracks on the Pennsylvania Railroad (now Amtrak), keeping intercity trains […]

In the latter part of the 19th century, Victorians in America and Britain began making pop-up cards with hand paintings, panoramas, ribbon pull tabs and other features. Join us in learning how to make your own Valentine pop-up card with some calligraphic lettering. Attendees will make and take two cards. Ages 15 years and up. […]

Tuesday, February 6: Protecting and Promoting Black Culture and History, with a focus on African American Preservation and Tourism in Annapolis. At this panel discussion, featuring African American historians and local tourism industry experts, participants will delve into the significance of African American preservation and tourism in Annapolis. The Office of Mayor Gavin Buckley, in collaboration […]

Did you know that Annapolis was originally located on the other side of the Severn River? Known as Providence, the English settlement was established in 1649 near Greenbury Point. Join Andrew Webster, archaeologist with the Lost Towns Project, who will share what archaeology has revealed about the first colonial settlement in Anne Arundel County — […]

Join us on Wednesdays in January and February for engaging presentations followed by catered lunches. Doors open at 11:00 am. Lectures begin at 11:30 am and are followed by a lunch of soup with a side of bread, dessert, and tea and coffee. February 7, Amelia Earhart: Dreams Take Flight, Mary Ann Jung, award-winning actress […]

Three Howard County community members, Marlena Jareaux, Wayne Davis, and Christine Bulbul, came together to participate in a community research roundtable called the Truth Lab. Using archival documents, obscure maps, and phone interviews, they worked to research and ascertain the accurate history and age of one of the most beloved and iconic historic structures in […]

The Annapolis Maritime Museum holds its annual Winter Lecture Series over eight consecutive Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. from mid-January through early March. You will be challenged to question and to learn by engaging speakers on diverse topics including maritime history, local history, science, and maritime art. Lectures are still on despite the museum being […]

Interested in getting involved with Historic Annapolis as a volunteer? Not sure where to start? You are invited to drop by our Volunteer Open House. Meet some of our current volunteers and staff, enjoy beverages and light fare, and learn how you can use your skills and passion to give back to your local community. […]

Tuesday, February 13: Black Art Matters in Annapolis, with a focus on African American artists and creators who will discuss the art community in Annapolis. Explore the vibrant Annapolis arts scene with local African American artists and creatives from various genres. This deep dive into the art community promises insights and discussions about the crucial role […]