Events

Join us for an afternoon of merrymaking at our annual Twelfth Night event! Experience an enchanting evening of music, poetry, and festive cheer at our cherished annual tradition! Immerse yourself in the captivating world of 17th century Italy as we present cantatas and arias by Claudio Monteverdi, Alessandro Scarlatti, and Claudio Merulo. Renowned soprano Elissa […]

Join us for an evening of merrymaking at our annual Twelfth Night event! Experience an enchanting evening of music, poetry, and festive cheer at our cherished annual tradition! Immerse yourself in the captivating world of 17th century Italy as we present cantatas and arias by Claudio Monteverdi, Alessandro Scarlatti, and Claudio Merulo. Renowned soprano Elissa […]

On Sunday, January 7, the Odenton Heritage Society will present “Before the Naval Academy Dairy: The Life and Times of the Hammond Family,” a display about the country estate of a prominent 18th century Annapolis family. Located in Gambrills, the 875-acre USNA Dairy replaced the Hammond estate in 1915 and closed in 1998, becoming a land […]

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. January 10, From a Wild Life to Wildlife with Michael Oberman, journalist […]

In the 1960s, Danny Brewster had it all: Hollywood handsome, a decorated World War II Marine, with a stellar education, inherited wealth, glamorous wife and two young sons, and a political career so ascendant he was known as “the Golden Boy of Maryland Politics.” But then, over the course of a decade it all unraveled. […]

Activism shows up in spaces in many different ways. Join us for a discussion with artist Oliver James as she discusses the inspiration behind her art. Creating pieces that address pressing social issues, sparks dialogue and inspires action, James will take us on a journey that offers insight into the transformative role that art plays […]

Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Museum of Historic Annapolis as we share our community’s diverse history and its continuing quest for equity and justice for all! Explore Annapolis: An American Story and enjoy special activities: Learn about local Black history throughout our exhibition Annapolis: An American Story Take a […]

The American Revolution was, in many important ways, an Indian War. It was a war in which ordinary Natives fought and died in great numbers; a war in which ordinary Natives assumed critical, pivotal roles; a war that would reshape the balance of power between Europeans and Native Americans permanently. Join University of Maryland historian […]

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. January 17, Our Local Waterways with Elle Bassett, riverkeeper with Arundel Rivers […]

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 […]

School’s out! Come join us for some fun at the Museum of Historic Annapolis. Explore the Museum on a scavenger hunt and create special craft projects inspired by the objects and artifacts found in our collection.  Crafts are geared toward school-aged children, but all ages are welcome.  Cost: $7 General Admission (8+); Free for Children 7 […]

Author Maria Grosskettler will talk about the writing and publishing of her book, Tracks. This book is about a young girl who wants to follow the tracks out of her town to escape her past. She meets all kinds of people and visits all kinds of places, all while she learns about life. $10.00

We are pleased to welcome back historian Glenn Campbell for a special virtual lecture! From the first patriotic protests, through the grueling war years, to the dramatic events which marked the return of peace and the start of a new national epoch, Annapolis was at the center of Maryland’s revolutionary movement from the early 1760s […]

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. January 24, The Waterman's Widow: A True Story with Carol Booker, author […]

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 […]

Park Books is honored to present author Antonia Hylton for a discussion about her new book, Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum.  This event will take place offsite at the Jack and Nancy Center for the Performing Arts at Indian Creek School in CROWNSVILLE, MARYLAND.   Antonia will be joined in conversation by […]

Join us for a special Storytime with local author Charlie Mazurek as he reads his book, Shop Annapolis Cats. Shop Annapolis Cats has ten cats – and a mouse – who design in a workshop to fund historic preservation projects. The story was written to share the history, architecture, and design of Annapolis!  After the […]

The conduct of Siege Warfare in the 18th century is often mentioned with little or no explanation of how and why it was conducted. Armies of the period, including those engaged in the American War for Independence, followed well-established and highly developed tactical doctrines for the attack and defense of fortified places. A successful siege […]

Featuring Anastasia Poulos, M.P.S., CC-P®, Archaeological Sites Planner, Cultural Resources Section, Anne Arundel County Office of Planning & Zoning Open to the public. Email [email protected] for Zoom link.

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. January 31, The Tidewater Legacy of Alice H. and LeRoy A. Battle, […]

Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of positive change for the environment. The CCE (Citizens Campaign for the Environment) is hosting its annual summit, the place to learn about and support its 2024 Environmental legislative priorities. Gain insights from distinguished speakers, including U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, other elected officials, the Maryland League of […]

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. […]