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In October, experience a spirited tour of the historic William Paca House, highlighting tales of the past: sickness, treatments, mourning rituals, and superstitions. Tours are offered every Saturday at 2 pm and every Monday at 11 am throughout October. You’ll be guided by candlelight on a special tour focusing on the treatment of diseases, medical practices […] |
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READ Emma – TOUR Hammond-Harwood House – DISCUSS with fellow readers! Participants will enjoy a 60-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 19th century, with those of characters in Jane Austen novels. A book club discussion […]
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Historic Annapolis and the Maryland Historical Trust invite you to attend the 2025 Orlando Ridout V Memorial Lecture at the Governor Calvert House. The lecture is free, but reservations are required, and we thank you for considering a donation when you register to support this lecture series. This year, we are pleased to welcome Philadelphia […] |
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Do you dare to join us as the sun sets, and the shadows grow long while we tell long forgotten stories of London Town's darker side? Learn about the Pirate Clark, the plague of mad dogs, and about 18th-century ghost stories. Hear some of London Town's historical oddities on a 45-minute specialty tour. This is […]
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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 […] |
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Step aboard the historic Skipjack Wilma Lee for a special Halloween sunset cruise on the Chesapeake Bay. Enjoy a crisp autumn evening on the water with friends, festive vibes, and a touch of Halloween magic. We will serve a selection of spooky halloween goodies along with beer, wine, and canned cocktails. Costumes are welcome and encouraged. Captain Rick […]
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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 […] |
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The United States Colored Troops (USCT) were Union Army regiments during the U.S. Civil War that were primarily comprised of African American men. Stop by Hogshead Trades Museum and meet a volunteer member of USCT Company B. They will share their in-depth understanding of the Civil War era through performing demonstrations of camp life, military […]
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Join us for a guided walking tour of Brewer Hill Cemetery in honor of Emancipation Day. Maryland Emancipation Day is observed on November 1st to commemorate the abolition of slavery in Maryland through a new state constitution on November 1, 1864. Learn the origins of this historic African American burial site. Hear stories of […]
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This year the annual Discovering American Art lecture series focuses on silver and the artisans who produced elegant but useful pieces in early Annapolis. Annapolis was a thriving colony in the mid-18th century. Though the American colonists grew to resent the British, they desired the amenities of the British lifestyle. The designs of decorative pieces, […] |
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On November 1, 1864, a new state constitution abolished slavery in Maryland. Join us at the Museum of Historic Annapolis as we recognize and honor this historic event with a day of special programming and engaging activities, included with Museum admission. Our 45-minute guided museum tours spotlight African American history, celebrate Maryland’s Emancipation Day, and […]
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On Sunday, November 2, the Odenton Heritage Society will inaugurate a recurring costumed docent tour based on the WB&A Electric Railroad, which ran through Odenton from 1908 to 1935. Before the construction of US 50 and I-97, electric trains carried people between Washington, Baltimore, and Annapolis. A docent in full WB&A conductor's uniform will […] |
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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, plus time to explore the Paca Garden following the story hour. […] |
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Fear of crime was a concern in early America as it is today. Limited light sources heightened residents’ worries –sometimes fostered by superstitious beliefs –of thieves, wayward travelers, and pranksters. Families shut themselves inside, barred the front door, and retreated to family life. Outside, the more disorderly element frequented taverns, carried on in the streets, […] |
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Join Historic Annapolis for a delightful day trip from Annapolis to Philadelphia and explore the rich history of Fairmount Park! This special excursion includes guided tours of three magnificent historic homes: Strawberry Mansion Woodford Mansion (1756-1758): An example of the early “summer retreats” that were built along the Schuylkill River during the 1700s and 1800s […] |
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Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary and the surrounding area is home to 75 known archaeological sites representing 13,000 years of human history. This Native American Heritage Month, join Anne Arundel County Archaeologist Drew Webster for an engaging lecture highlighting four decades of archaeological research at the Sanctuary and what they have revealed about the area's deep […] |
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The gardens while preparing to rest for the winter, are filled with life. While the trees are dropping their leaves, pinecones, acorns, and other things the critters are scurrying around preparing for winter. Why not join them! Take a guided walk around the gardens to collect materials and create your own "critter" to bring inside […] |
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Do you like history? Do you enjoy learning and interacting with people? Please join us for a reception to introduce you to the fun and enriching opportunities that are available as a Watermark Tour Guide. Free training, Part-Time, Seasonal and Flexible hours Meeting at 188 Main Street – Office on Lower Level RSVP to [email protected] or […]
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In celebration of Veterans’ Day and America 250, join the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum for a powerful virtual discussion exploring the complex and courageous history of Black veterans in the United States. From the Battle of Bunker Hill to the deserts of Iraq and Afghanistan, we will discuss their journey of service and sacrifice in the face […] |
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This tour will look into the furniture collection at the Hammond-Harwood House including chairs, sideboards and desks/bookcases. The tour will highlight some of John Shaw’s finest pieces and discuss the world in which Shaw lived in late 18th century Annapolis. The tour will be led by Robert Biddle, Hammond-Harwood House Trustee and Docent Director. Price: […] |
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Honoring the Past, Preserving the Future Join the Brewer Hill Cemetery Association, its partners, and sustainability volunteers at the Wiley H. Bates Legacy Center to learn about the rich history, preservation and sustainability challenges of being a 501(c)13, its current renovation projects, and how individuals, groups, and organizations can be a part of ensuring this […] |
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We will be unveiling our newly relaunched www.MarylandDay.org website, and you can sign on to become an official Maryland Day Celebration partner. Come ready to share your ideas for programs and events with us, add your events to the calendar, and explore new ways to collaborate with others from across the Heritage Area. Not quite there yet […]
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A pop culture phenomenon comes to the musical stage! Tom, a nerve-wracked school teacher nervous about his first day of teaching, tries to relax by watching TV when various characters representing facets of his personality emerge from the set and show him how to win his students over with imagination and music, through such beloved […] |
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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, plus time to explore the Paca Garden following the story hour. […]
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An etiquette class for ages 8 and up. Led by Tadpole Dreams, LLC, Peggy Turnblacer (former middle school teacher Corcoran Middle School) and Denise Rosson (Development Director ASO and Glenelg, Alumni Director Severn School, Capital reporter). This program has been used by Girl and Boy Scouts… from their workbook description…featured in Baltimore Sun: Tadpole Dreams […]
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Kirk and Stieff were well-established Baltimore silver manufacturers, along with other American companies including Gorham and Oneida. Their lovely patterns are well-known and loved, but do you have other silver you’ve found in a drawer, something that’s been passed down, bought at a garage sale, or purchased from an antique shop that you would like […] |
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The portraits in the Hammond Harwood House recall the lives of men and women who lived, worked, and raised families in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Because their images are preserved through painting, their stories are more meaningful for us today. When we see their faces, we want to know more about the […] |
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Come drink Hot Buttered Rum and Gluhwein (mulled wine), two seasonal favorites as together we decide the fate of Tom Jones, a ne’er do well from Henry Fielding’s 1749 novel The History of Tom Jones: a Foundling. Operating as a choose your own adventure with 18th-century literature, you will make a series of choices that determine […] |
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On November 22, Anne Arundel County will issue a formal apology for its role in slavery and its lasting harms on our communities. This acknowledgement seeks to provide a necessary moment of countywide reflection and reconciliation for the community. In partnership with the Maryland State Archives, the program will feature a historical overview, (from the […] |
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The Chesapeake Chapter of the United States Lighthouse Society is hosting a special event to honor the 150th anniversary of the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, one of the Chesapeake Bay’s most iconic and enduring landmarks. The celebration will take place on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 4 p.m. at the Annapolis Maritime Museum, located at 723 […] |
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Experience the joy of the holiday season with a festive tour of the William Paca House! Gather your family and friends and begin the holiday season amidst the charming decorations of our historic mansion. You’ll be guided through the home of a Signer of the Declaration of Independence by your knowledgeable docent on a one-hour […] |
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Join us for a hands-on experience as we assemble and bring to life an authentic grandfather clock from the 1700s. Feel the weight of the gears, touch the intricate parts, and discover how early technology kept time. Learn the secrets of timekeeping from the original “techies”! Cost: FREE ($5 suggested donation) |
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