This presentation explores the pivotal campaign of the War of 1812 that occurred in the Chesapeake Bay region, and particularly the events in Maryland. It will discuss such topics as the causes and conduct of the war, strategic setting of 1813-14, why the Chesapeake became a theater of war, the participation of Regular Army and Maryland Militia soldiers as well as civilians in the defense of the national capital and the state. The disasters at the battle of Bladensburg and subsequent British raid on Washington, as well as the land-sea...

On May 31, Green Drinks returns to the Graduate Hotel’s Trophy Room. We will celebrate the latest Earth-friendly practices the Graduate has integrated into its business practices this past year. City of Annapolis officials also will be on hand to talk about its bikeways trails and how the Graduate has played a role in making the College Creek Connector and West East Express happen. Innovation and collaboration are two themes that you will hear about on Wednesday from us and event sponsors like Biosafe, who will soon open its bioplastics...

Over the course of four years, enslaved people worked to turn the Civil War into a freedom war. Slowly but surely, they pushed President Abraham Lincoln and his commanders in the field toward embracing emancipation as a war aim and to compel them to take the giant steps forward needed to abolish slavery once and for all. On June 19, 1865, the federal government finally met that objective, declaring slavery dead across the country. This momentous event marked a new birth of freedom—an occasion we now commemorate as Juneteenth. Registration...

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.

African American Land Conservation and Heritage Preservation: Black Beaches & Recreation Please join us online for a highly anticipated discussion with Vince Leggett about his most recent projects, including the preservation of historic Maryland beaches and recreation areas. Vince Leggett is the founder and President of Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation which documents, promotes and educates on the significant contributions of African Americans to the bay’s maritime industries and culture. The Library of Congress designated the Blacks of the Chesapeake as a Local Legacy Project in 2000. The centerpiece of that submission was...

The 2023 tour features private gardens in the Annapolis Historic District—Prince George Street, King George Street, Maryland Avenue, Hanover Street, and surrounding locations. This area holds a beautiful collection of homes built in various periods and architectural styles, including some of the great colonial mansions. The Historic District provides the perfect setting for an afternoon of garden exploration, to see what lies behind the gates and down the alleyways. The gardens featured epitomize the goals of the home gardener: to have a beautiful space filled with flowers, trees, shrubs, grasses,...

Visit the Museum of Historic Annapolis on the second Sunday of every month for Hands-On History Days. Drop in any time between 10 am and 2 pm 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 June, we are celebrating Pride Month! Go on a Rainbow Scavenger Hunt as you explore the Museum and Annapolis: An American Story! Meet representatives from Annapolis Pride, who works to advocate for, empower, and...

The 2023 tour features private gardens in the Annapolis Historic District—Prince George Street, King George Street, Maryland Avenue, Hanover Street, and surrounding locations. This area holds a beautiful collection of homes built in various periods and architectural styles, including some of the great colonial mansions. The Historic District provides the perfect setting for an afternoon of garden exploration, to see what lies behind the gates and down the alleyways. The gardens featured epitomize the goals of the home gardener: to have a beautiful space filled with flowers, trees, shrubs, grasses,...

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 Week’s Book: F is for Flag by Wendy Cheyette Lewison What does the American Flag mean to you? One flag can mean so many things to so many different people. For some it is...

With the temperatures climbing, this month we'll cool down by learning all about water! Students will perform experiments on density, currents, and tsunamis and learn about the plants and animals that call our local waters home.​ $8 for member children ages 6-12 $10.50 for non-member children ages 6-12​ Pre-registration is required. ​

Celebrate Flag Day at the William Paca House & Garden! Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States. Stop by the William Paca House and Garden any time on Thursday, June 15 between 1 pm and 4 pm to create a special craft that honors our national flag.

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. From Atlantic to Pacific, this month we're exploring sugar-based spirits. We will discover the world of arrack, an Indonesian palm/rice wine that became the base of the British Rack Punch, then sail on to learn about Bumbo, a sweetened cocktail of Caribbean Rum.​ Participants must be 21+​ Members: $25 Non-Members: $33 Please note: this program is held...

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. Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program. No outside alcohol is permitted. Bring a chair or blanket. Weather Note: If the weather forecast is questionable on the day of the event, a decision will be...

June 16 - Sparks and McCoy & Guava Jelly Join us for a sensational summer evening at Goshen Farm with our Free Friday Night Concert Series! Get ready to start your weekend on a high note with our new 2023 lineup. Our concerts are in a family-friendly environment, right here in Cape St. Claire on the beautiful Broadneck Peninsula. Whether you walk, bike, or drive, come and enjoy great tunes, socialize with friends, and unwind. Remember to pack your blankets and snacks, and get ready to rock! Our events showcase...

Come celebrate with us on June 17, 18, 24 and 25, 11 am to 5 pm, when Honey’s Harvest Farm and the Muddy Creek Artists Guild are teaming up to bring you the Summer Artfest, showcasing all the kinds of creativity that our amazing South Anne Arundel County has to offer. Browse the work of the Muddy Creek Artists Guild artisans, painters, ceramists, photographers, textile artists and more, and also the products of the bakers, brewers, distillers and winemakers that you have come to appreciate from Honey’s Harvest Farm. All...

The Annapolis Juneteenth Planning Committee and the City of Annapolis will host the third annual Juneteenth celebration with a VIP Reception and Awards Ceremony on Friday, June 16 and a parade and festival on Saturday, June 17. The parade will step off from City Dock at 12 p.m. (after an 11:45 a.m. libation ceremony). The festival will take place at Bates Athletic Complex, 935 Spa Road (behind Maryland Hall) beginning at 1 p.m. Traditionally, June 19 is known as Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in...

Come celebrate with us on June 17, 18, 24 and 25, 11 am to 5 pm, when Honey’s Harvest Farm and the Muddy Creek Artists Guild are teaming up to bring you the Summer Artfest, showcasing all the kinds of creativity that our amazing South Anne Arundel County has to offer. Browse the work of the Muddy Creek Artists Guild artisans, painters, ceramists, photographers, textile artists and more, and also the products of the bakers, brewers, distillers and winemakers that you have come to appreciate from Honey’s Harvest Farm. All...

Explore the Hammond-Harwood House collection of nine elaborate clocks from the 17th, 18th, and early 19th centuries. The tour begins with an in-depth history of timekeeping from sundials to Chinese water clocks. The invention of the pendulum in the 17th century modernized horological devices and a rising artisan class created clocks for elite and middle-class markets as consumer demand expanded. The tour will examine each item, admiring the individual creation of the piece, its decorative design, and the social history connected to it. You will come away from this experience...

“The Despot’s Heel” tells the story of the secession crisis in Maryland in the early days of the American Civil War. Both the state, as well as the city of Baltimore, experienced tensions caused by the divided loyalties of its citizens. These differences erupted into a riot in the streets when a pro-secession mob attacked U.S. troops passing through Baltimore on their way to Washington, and the subsequent military occupation of the city by federal forces. News of the riot inspired James Ryder Randall, a Marylander living in New Orleans,...

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.

Cheers to 15 years – join us for the 15th annual Paca Girlfriends Party! Wander the picturesque William Paca Garden as you enjoy a glass of bubbly and indulge in culinary creations prepared by the area’s premier chefs. Shop in our festive marketplace, meet and greet with local designers, and connect with a wide network of influential women. This popular annual fundraiser supports Historic Annapolis and our mission to Preserve . Protect . Connect.

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. Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program. No outside alcohol is permitted. Bring a chair or blanket. Weather Note: If the weather forecast is questionable on the day of the event, a decision will be...

Want to show off your colors? Come out and join us for Pride Pots where participants will get to create and take home the start of a rainbow garden, and learn about LGBTQIA+ history and how it relates to the world of botany. Members: $15 Non-Members: $20

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 Week’s Book: And Then Comes Summer by Tom Brenner It’s the last day of school, let’s get ready for summer! How do you spend your summers – playing hide-and-seek, swimming in the lake, riding...

Come celebrate with us on June 17, 18, 24 and 25, 11 am to 5 pm, when Honey’s Harvest Farm and the Muddy Creek Artists Guild are teaming up to bring you the Summer Artfest, showcasing all the kinds of creativity that our amazing South Anne Arundel County has to offer. Browse the work of the Muddy Creek Artists Guild artisans, painters, ceramists, photographers, textile artists and more, and also the products of the bakers, brewers, distillers and winemakers that you have come to appreciate from Honey’s Harvest Farm. All...

Come celebrate with us on June 17, 18, 24 and 25, 11 am to 5 pm, when Honey’s Harvest Farm and the Muddy Creek Artists Guild are teaming up to bring you the Summer Artfest, showcasing all the kinds of creativity that our amazing South Anne Arundel County has to offer. Browse the work of the Muddy Creek Artists Guild artisans, painters, ceramists, photographers, textile artists and more, and also the products of the bakers, brewers, distillers and winemakers that you have come to appreciate from Honey’s Harvest Farm. All...

The historic Rising Sun Inn, located at 1090 General's Hwy in Crownsville, Maryland, will be open for public touring on Sunday, June 25, 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 3 are free. See this unique pre-colonial farmhouse and 18th century tavern, located in central Anne Arundel County along the famed Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route, featuring period furnishing and artifacts as well as a one-of-a-kind...

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. Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program. No outside alcohol is permitted. Bring a chair or blanket. Weather Note: If the weather forecast is questionable on the day of the event, a decision will be...

June 30 - CRS & Cape Tree Join us for a sensational summer evening at Goshen Farm with our Free Friday Night Concert Series! Get ready to start your weekend on a high note with our new 2023 lineup. Our concerts are in a family-friendly environment, right here in Cape St. Claire on the beautiful Broadneck Peninsula. Whether you walk, bike, or drive, come and enjoy great tunes, socialize with friends, and unwind. Remember to pack your blankets and snacks, and get ready to rock! Our events showcase local talent,...

On July 2, the Odenton Heritage Society will host July Jubilation, an exploration of patriotic and religious organizations in early 20th century Odenton -- why they were popular, and how the two themes often were intertwined.  Enjoy red, white, and blue ice cream and guided walking tours of Odenton’s cluster of fraternal and religious buildings, including the 1912 Masonic Temple, 1923 Bethel Methodist Church, 1925 Junior Order Hall, and Knights of Columbus building.  The event will include talks about men’s and women’s chapters of social organizations and Odenton’s immigrant Jewish population. ...

To commemorate Independence Day, Peter Brice and Meghan Mette present American songs from the Age of Revolution, drawn from oral traditions and 18th and 19th-century broadsides. This performance will also feature Irish and American traditional music on the button accordion and fiddle. For Peter, a 12th-generation Annapolitan, this offering is part of an initiative to reinvest the Spirit of ‘76 into our celebration of the 4th of July. Join us for this special concert of patriotic songs. Advance registration recommended; space is limited. Cost: $25 General Admission; $20 for Students, HA...