Events

Paint your own rain barrel to take home. Kids can paint the tree stumps that will become seats in our outdoor classroom! Admission is free; registration is required.

Join us for a special autumn workshop on the Paca House Terrace, presented in partnership with our friends at Homestead Gardens. The afternoon begins with a lecture presented by a Homestead Gardens expert who will share tips on preparing your garden for winter. Participants will then be guided in creating a long-lasting pumpkin succulent centerpiece […]

The host of this month’s Maryland Commission on African American History & Culture (MCAAHC) Public Meeting is Commissioner Elinor Thompson, representing Anne Arundel County. Commissioner Thompson is the Founding member and president of Broadneck African-American Heritage Project, Inc. Thompson is an independent genealogist, historian and author and has contributed more than thirty five years of […]

Attendees will get to listen to a brief historical talk as they sit around the campfire. Then everyone will roast marshmallows and eat s'mores. This is part of a Fall series of Campfire Chats organized the AACO Park Rangers. They ask for a $5.00 donation to cover costs.

On Saturday, October 7, the Odenton Heritage Society will open its doors for Odenton Day, the town's annual celebration.  Enjoy museum displays depicting the growth of Odenton as a railroad center and industrial town since the 1870s.  Learn how Odenton's railroad workers connected Baltimore, Washington, and Annapolis with train service before cars and highways were […]

Join award-winning poet Ellen Wise and Hammond-Harwood House executive director Barbara Goyette for an exploration of creative inspiration in the museum’s art collection, followed by a poetry writing session. Price: $15 | Members: $10

Visit the Museum of Historic Annapolis on the second Sunday of every month for Hands-On History Days. Drop in any time during event hours 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 October, drop […]

Site: http://www.historichancocksresolution.org/events/fall-harvest-festival-and-war-1812 Celebrate War of 1812 events onBodkin Creek and near Hancock’s Resolution with the SHIP’S COMPANY’s musket and cannon firing demonstrations, and sea chanteys on the porch by THE CHANTEYMEN. Learn about African Americans during the War of 1812 and their contributions at Hancock’s Resolution from The Northern Arundel Cultural Preservation Society, while listening […]

Drop in and visit the William Paca Garden, a charming respite in the heart of bustling Annapolis. On this day, you’ll encounter the gentry of Annapolis enjoying a garden party, portrayed by the Annapolis Living Historians. Interact with these finely-dressed friends of William & Mary Paca and learn about the foods that were prepared to […]

In October, experience a spirited tour of the historic William Paca House highlighting tales of the past: sickness, treatments, and mourning rituals. You’ll be guided by candlelight on a special tour focusing on the treatment of diseases, the medical practices of the women of the era, the contributions of the enslaved, the local physicians, and […]

When Tom Paine, the author of Common Sense, died in June 1809 only a dozen people came to his funeral. This program with University of Maryland historian Dr. Richard Bell examines Paine’s meteoric rise to celebrity status during the American Revolution and his equally dramatic fall from grace in the decades afterwards. Once lionized as […]

What makes the leaves turn colors in the fall?  What do the rings inside the trees tell us?  Who lives on, inside, and under trees?  Do trees move?  Do they communicate?  Find out as we look up and explore the canopy of London Town’s gardens.​ $8 for member children ages 6-12 $10.50 for non-member children […]

What makes the leaves turn colors in the fall?  What do the rings inside the trees tell us?  Who lives on, inside, and under trees?  Do trees move?  Do they communicate?  Find out as we look up and explore the canopy of London Town’s gardens.​ $8 for member children ages 6-12 $10.50 for non-member children […]

In October, experience a spirited tour of the historic William Paca House highlighting tales of the past: sickness, treatments, and mourning rituals. You’ll be guided by candlelight on a special tour focusing on the treatment of diseases, the medical practices of the women of the era, the contributions of the enslaved, the local physicians, and […]

Maryland's 19th century African American community has a rich visual legacy that extends beyond Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman. This program will introduce original print and photographic portraits from the Ross J. Kelbaugh Collection of Black enslaved and free Marylanders, the largest collection in the state, discovered through 50+ years of search and research. From […]

It’s Friday the 13th! But why, exactly, is that something to cause a fright? Join us for a special candlelit experience at the William Paca House & Garden as we tour the home and explore early America’s belief in luck, witches, and magical charms.   Hear how people tried to guide their fate and protect their […]

On this cemetery tour, visitors will discover the fascinating lives of the men and women who called the Hammond-Harwood House home. Stories of love, tragedy, and insanity will be told in this 60-minute tour through the winding hills of the historic St. Anne’s burying ground. Tour begins at the cemetery entrance, between Northwest Street and […]

Professor Van Morgan and her student intern will be talking about slavery and the ways that slaves were set free in Anne Arundel County. They will share the research they have completed on this subject and will include information about the slaves who lived at Linthicum Walks.

Captain Avery Museum is preparing its 26th annual oyster festival, with this year’s waterfront gathering featuring good community company, fine regional music, an array of choice gifts for purchase, 50/50 raffle, local food and drink and the best oysters anywhere. Come out for the festival and fundraiser — winner in the past of the prestigious […]

In October, experience a spirited tour of the historic William Paca House highlighting tales of the past: sickness, treatments, and mourning rituals. You’ll be guided by candlelight on a special tour focusing on the treatment of diseases, the medical practices of the women of the era, the contributions of the enslaved, the local physicians, and […]

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 […]

In October, experience a spirited tour of the historic William Paca House highlighting tales of the past: sickness, treatments, and mourning rituals. You’ll be guided by candlelight on a special tour focusing on the treatment of diseases, the medical practices of the women of the era, the contributions of the enslaved, the local physicians, and […]

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 learn about the wines colonists drank with Hannah Wooley Punch, a claret-based punch, and Sangaree, made of fortified red […]

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. […]

In October, experience a spirited tour of the historic William Paca House highlighting tales of the past: sickness, treatments, and mourning rituals. You’ll be guided by candlelight on a special tour focusing on the treatment of diseases, the medical practices of the women of the era, the contributions of the enslaved, the local physicians, and […]

In October, experience a spirited tour of the historic William Paca House highlighting tales of the past: sickness, treatments, and mourning rituals. You’ll be guided by candlelight on a special tour focusing on the treatment of diseases, the medical practices of the women of the era, the contributions of the enslaved, the local physicians, and […]

Join us for our annual Pumpkin Walk! Come celebrate the spooky season with games, crafts, snacks, storytelling, face painting, and a costume parade around the mansion. This event will also feature a brief tour of the mansion to introduce children to colonial superstitions and the special architecture of the Hammond-Harwood House. Wear your best costume […]

Join the Banneker-Douglass Museum and the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture in celebrating perseverance, education, and cultural heritage at the 33rd Annual Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival! The Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival is a free, family-oriented cultural celebration for all to enjoy live music and dance performances, world foods and artisan vendors, as […]

Come meet the United States Colored Troops (USCT), Union Army regiments during the U.S. Civil War that were primarily comprised of African Americans. Volunteer members of Company B  will share their in-depth understanding of the Civil War era through performing demonstrations of camp life, military service and general values of the Black Civil War soldier. […]

On October 26, 1723 Maryland's colonial assembly passed The Free School Act, establishing "free schools" in Maryland's existing twelve counties. The only one of these schools still standing, the Annearrundell County Free School, located at 1298 Lavall Drive, Davidsonville 21035, commemorates its 300th anniversary, to the day, on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 11am. The […]

Join this fun family event to support Anne Arundel County families and the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. ​Get ready for a fun-filled day perfect for the entire family featuring: Fun and scenic 5k run course with lots of hidden zombies Kids Fun Run  Inflatable Costume Mad Dash Finish-line medals for all participants Participant shirts for […]

Petting Zoo from Running Springs Farm. Live music with Ebony Hillbillies.

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 systematically shut-in, barred the front door, and retreated to family life, while others frequented the taverns, played in the streets, or engaged in other […]

In October, experience a spirited tour of the historic William Paca House highlighting tales of the past: sickness, treatments, and mourning rituals. You’ll be guided by candlelight on a special tour focusing on the treatment of diseases, the medical practices of the women of the era, the contributions of the enslaved, the local physicians, and […]

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. […]

In October, experience a spirited tour of the historic William Paca House highlighting tales of the past: sickness, treatments, and mourning rituals. You’ll be guided by candlelight on a special tour focusing on the treatment of diseases, the medical practices of the women of the era, the contributions of the enslaved, the local physicians, and […]

Mr. Vincent O. Leggett, “Admiral of the Chesapeake” and Founder/President of the Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation, presents about Columbia Beach, a historically African American community on the Chesapeake Bay in Shady Side MD.

Join the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area for its Twentieth Annual Heritage Awards! These awards recognize individuals, organizations, partnerships, programs and products that contribute significantly to the community by interpreting, promoting, preserving, researching and/or supporting our historical legacy. $10

The National Plastic Products Company, Odenton’s largest employer from the 1940s to the 1960s, made stylish, durable, low-maintenance Nevamar laminated countertop and tabletop surfaces for America’s postwar housing boom.  On Sunday, November 5, the Odenton Heritage Society will mark the 75th anniversary of a large, semicircular mural in the company’s art deco headquarters building expressing […]