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Maryland Day Weekend is a unique heritage based group of events in Annapolis and southern Anne Arundel County. Maryland Day celebrations in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County are a hit with family and friends getting together to experience the local history, culture and heritage of the region. Many know we have the signers of the Declaration of Independence calling […]
Maryland Day Weekend is a unique heritage based group of events in Annapolis and southern Anne Arundel County. Maryland Day celebrations in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County are a hit with family and friends getting together to experience the local history, culture and heritage of the region. Many know we have the signers of the Declaration of Independence calling […]
Maryland Day Weekend is a unique heritage based group of events in Annapolis and southern Anne Arundel County. Maryland Day celebrations in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County are a hit with family and friends getting together to experience the local history, culture and heritage of the region. Many know we have the signers of the Declaration of Independence calling […]
In this family-friendly activity, participants will tour the Hammond-Harwood House, go on an Easter egg hunt in the garden, and paint the wooden eggs that are found. Ticket price is per child. Price: $15 | Members: $10
Come join the inaugural session of our new program: History ‘Round the Hearth! In this program, you’ll learn the history behind a popular colonial food and try your hand at making it. This month we’ll make Bannocks, a common Scottish quick bread. Participants must be 8+; children under 16 must be accompanied by a paying […]
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. […]
This presentation addresses the events that led to, and the outbreak of, the armed conflict known as the Revolutionary War. Starting with resistance to British colonial policies that Americans perceived as arbitrary and violations of their liberty, and efforts to seek a redress of grievances, the Colony of Massachusetts Bay was declared to be in […]
What natural materials make for the best shelters? How do we know if plants need more water? How can we harness the power of nature to propel us into the future? This month we’ll carry out experiments to learn how the answers to many questions can be found by looking at the world around us. […]
What natural materials make for the best shelters? How do we know if plants need more water? How can we harness the power of nature to propel us into the future? This month we’ll carry out experiments to learn how the answers to many questions can be found by looking at the world around us. […]
The historic Rising Sun Inn, located at 1090 General's Hwy in Crownsville, Maryland, will be open for public touring on Sunday, April 16, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. with tours beginning on the top and bottom of the hour. Admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 3 - 10, and children under […]
Historic Annapolis, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is pleased to welcome Dr. Richard Kurin, Distinguished Scholar and Ambassador-at-Large of the Smithsonian Institution, for a special presentation. Ever since the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti, the Smithsonian has become a national and international leader in responding to cultural crises caused by natural disaster and human conflict. It has […]
Historic Annapolis, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is pleased to present a special presentation with Renée Gokey, the Student and Teacher Services coordinator at the National Museum of the American Indian. Life Along the River: The Pamunkey Indian Tribe of Virginia is a digital storybook that explores the history and contemporary lives of the Pamunkey peoples. The […]
For the first time, AAHPP has a new annual appropriation of $5 million, up from $1 million annually! AAHPP provides grants to assist in the preservation of buildings, sites, or communities of historical and cultural importance to the African American experience in Maryland. Attend this general overview webinar to learn how to apply and more.
Participants 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 19th century, with those of characters in Jane Austen novels. Make it extra special with Tea and a Tour! Hammond-Harwood House is proud to partner […]
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. To welcome spring, we'll try two exotic and fruity rum drinks: Orange Shrub and Pineapple Rum Punch. Not limited to spring break […]
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. […]
Having the right pollinators in your yard makes all the difference in ensuring beautiful blooms and verdant vegetable patches. In this program we’ll learn all about the different pollinators of the tidewater and make a mini potted garden to take home. Members: $15 Non-Members: $20
It's tea time at the Historic Rising Sun Inn! Come join us on Saturday April 22nd for a Tea and Tour! Reserve your seat for either 11AM or 1:00PM. Tea time took place in colonial America and was held dear because of the high import costs of tea, coffee and chocolate. The Rising Sun Inn […]
Visit the Museum of Historic Annapolis on Sunday, April 23 to Meet the Annapolis Blues Soccer Team! Step into our story and explore the history of Maryland’s Capital City at the Museum – and get the chance to meet the players in a new chapter of our history! The Annapolis Blues will be visiting the […]
Join us for a special Homeschool Day at the William Paca House & Garden. Through a unique, hands-on experience, students will learn about the varieties of vegetables, flowers, and herbs grown and used in the 18th century. We’ll step back in time in the Historic Kitchen to see what foods were eaten and how they […]
Join us for a special Homeschool Day at the William Paca House & Garden. Through a unique, hands-on experience, students will learn about the varieties of vegetables, flowers, and herbs grown and used in the 18th century. We’ll step back in time in the Historic Kitchen to see what foods were eaten and how they […]
This talk explores westward expansion and its impact upon Native communities. Even though the phrase ‘manifest destiny’ was not used in print until 1845, the spirit of American expansionism that it referred to was very apparent long before the 1840s. Americans had been talking about pushing westward as if it was their manifest destiny ever […]
For the first time, AAHPP has a new annual appropriation of $5 million, up from $1 million annually! AAHPP provides grants to assist in the preservation of buildings, sites, or communities of historical and cultural importance to the African American experience in Maryland. Attend this general in-person overview to learn how to apply and more.
Presenter: Maya Davis, Executive Director of Riversdale Historic Site Join Riversdale House Museum Director, Maya Davis as she shares the groundbreaking work to transform a traditional 19th century historic house museum into a community centered space and descendant inspired space focused on social justice. She will share the ways that the team has worked to reimagine […]
One if by land, two if by sea - the Revolution depended on coded messages passed along by rings of spies. Discover your inner cryptographer as you uncover clues, visit the tavern in search of secret codes, and try to decipher the messages needed to help win the American Revolution. Two adult beverages will be […]
Join the Friends of the Rising Sun Inn on April 29, 2023 when we welcome award winning author, Luke Salisbury with his book, No Common War. The book deals with issues that are fresh today—a family disagreeing on the rightness of going to war and the pain the family experiences when a son returns home, […]
Come join the Friends of the Rising Sun Inn as they welcome Pasadena Paranormal back on Saturday, April 29th as they take you on a public paranormal tour of the Rising Sun Inn. They will attempt to communicate with the spirits tied to the Inn using the flashlight method, cat balls, multiple types of EMF […]
We’re celebrating National Poetry Month with Maggie Benshaw, Poet Laureate of Annapolis. Join us for an afternoon of poetry in the picturesque Paca Garden. Participants will have the opportunity to compose their own poems in our beautiful garden oasis, and then present their poetry to the audience during our special poetry open mic. Event Schedule: […]