Events

In 1974, Historic Annapolis opened the newly reconstructed Paca Garden to the public. We’re pleased to celebrate 50 years of our beloved Paca Garden with special guided garden tours throughout the summer. Take a stroll through our beautifully restored two-acre 18th century English garden. Your experienced docent will share its history from the time of […]

This edition of Day Out at the Museum with Baltimore Read Aloud is inspired by the life of Matthew Henson and will feature a special guest reader, award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford. She will read her book, I, Matthew Henson: Polar Explorer and arts and crafts activities will reflect an “explorer” theme.  Carole Boston Weatherford […]

Join our living history interpreters as they spin, dye, and weave their way through the transformation of fibers into fabrics. Included with admission to site Free for members

Designed to foster creativity and self-expression, the Poetry Response Workshop & Album Listening Party will provide a platform for participants to explore the beauty and power of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Month. This workshop explores the revolutionary works of the historic Chicory magazine in partnership with Chicory Revitalization Project. Once described by Baltimore’s […]

Join our living history interpreters as they spin, dye, and weave their way through the transformation of fibers into fabrics. Included with admission to site Free for members

The Odenton Heritage Society April open house will feature members from the Odenton Genial Genealogists, who will offer a discussion and information about their organization. The OHS Historical Center and Museum is located at 1367 Odenton Road and is open the first Sunday of every month from 1PM to 4PM. Learn about the town of […]

Join the Deale Area Historical Society as presenter, Vince Fagan, and panelists, Marjorie Moreland Johnson, and Elsie Thompson Smith, bring to life the students, teachers, building structures and geography of the early education system in southern Anne Arundel County. Audience participation will be encouraged and welcomed!

April is Archaeology Month! Join us as Lisa Robbins, archaeologist with The Lost Towns Project, presents the findings of an 18-month archaeological study on the housing of enslaved and free Black tenants in Anne Arundel County during the 19th century. The study will also cover the notable architectural changes that occurred during the transition period immediately […]

Sail away with London Town to learn what living as a sailor in the Colonial Chesapeake was like. Dive into nautical history and navigate through some of the challenges 18th century seafarers faced. Get your feet wet with some hands-on activities that teach skills useful for every sailor, no matter what time period. ​ $8 for […]

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.  Advance registration for a timed entry spot is […]

Sail away with London Town to learn what living as a sailor in the Colonial Chesapeake was like. Dive into nautical history and navigate through some of the challenges 18th century seafarers faced. Get your feet wet with some hands-on activities that teach skills useful for every sailor, no matter what time period. ​ $8 for […]

CAC celebrates World Art Day at our 3rd Annual FREE Open House. Featuring fun, creative, and interactive activities for the whole family, the Open House will feature a variety of arts activities representing cultures from around the world. Every studio and classroom at CAC as well as our Black Box theater and galleries will be […]

Enjoy a day on the Farm committed to family fun, entertainment, history, and wonder. Visit Goshen Farm’s Annual Spring Open House on Saturday, April 13th, from 10 am to 2 pm. Gather the family and drive to 1420 Cape St. Claire Road, Annapolis, 21409, to learn about the history of Goshen Farm, the last Colonial-era […]

Bring some botany home for your walls. Using a variety of leaves and natural objects, create and frame your own unique print. The program will conclude with a guided garden tour to point out the stunning array of leaves you can see in our 10-acre woodland gardens.​ Member tickets: $15 Non-member tickets: $20 Pre-registration required. […]

The Annearrundell County Free School was established in 1723.  It is perhaps the oldest remaining one-room schoolhouse in Maryland.  Guests of all ages visiting the Free School Museum can experience educational practices from the 1700’s, when books and paper were scarce, and educational practices from the 1800’s, when Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic were the basics […]

The Hammond-Harwood House offers a tour of the architecture of the house focusing on the new exhibition on William Buckland in celebration of the 250th anniversary. Price: $20

Annapolis Green is hosting its 15th KICK GAS! Annapolis EV Showcase! Full of information on climate change, charging infrastructure, government incentives, and one-on-one connections with EV drivers, Kick Gas! Annapolis has educated thousands of attendees on tailpipe emissions’ outsized role in contributing to climate disasters and the critical need for electric vehicles. For this special […]

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. […]

By now, the story of the Native American Code Talkers is relatively well-known: Speaking in their native languages, e.g., Navajo, they passed battlefield messages in World War II, completely baffling the enemy. While certainly true, there is much more to the story. This presentation by Gregory J. Nedved, retired historian from the Center for Cryptologic […]

Have you ever wondered exactly which beverages were served in our historic tavern in the years around the American Revolution? Join us for some documented historical drinks and mix up a boozy twist on lemonade and a rum punch. ​​ Member tickets: $25 Non-member tickets: $33​ Pre-registration required. Must be 21 years or older to attend.

In 1974, Historic Annapolis opened the newly reconstructed Paca Garden to the public. We’re pleased to celebrate 50 years of our beloved Paca Garden with special guided garden tours throughout the summer. Take a stroll through our beautifully restored two-acre 18th century English garden. Your experienced docent will share its history from the time of […]

Special 250th Anniversary Lecture – “Matthias Hammond’s Annapolis” by Jane McWilliams, Author of Annapolis, City on the Severn Friday, April 19, 4 – 5 p.m Lecture is in the museum’s historic ballroom. Seating is limited. Registration required. The lecture will be recorded.

Join us as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of Hammond-Harwood House with a reception in the garden! Friday, April 19 from 5 to 6:30 p.m The reception is free but please let us know if you plan to attend. 

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. […]

What do jeans, suitcases, book covers, shoes, and saddles (to name a few) have in common? In the 18th century, these were all items produced with leather.  Come talk with a trained leatherworker to learn all the things leather can be, and how it was an inescapable part of everyday life in Colonial America.   ​ […]

The audience will enjoy the many images of the local area and from around the world where Jay has taken photographs. He will talk about his travels, photography, and his books.

What do jeans, suitcases, book covers, shoes, and saddles (to name a few) have in common? In the 18th century, these were all items produced with leather.  Come talk with a trained leatherworker to learn all the things leather can be, and how it was an inescapable part of everyday life in Colonial America.   ​ […]

We’re celebrating the “Year of the Garden” as we commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the restoration of the historic garden behind the William Paca House! Join us for a special Spring 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 […]

Walk for the Woods is Scenic Rivers Land Trust's annual signature event celebrating the joy of the outdoors and the importance of protected land. The event is hosted each year at the conserved Bacon Ridge Natural Area in Crownsville. Scenic Rivers is partnering with Anne Arundel County’s Department of Recreation and Parks to offer a […]

Stop by the William Paca House to meet living historian Drew Shuptar Rayvis to learn about the indigenous peoples who inhabited this area by the Chesapeake Bay. The year is 1695 and Annapolis is the new capital of colonial Maryland. Explore the interconnected relationship between European settlers and the Algonkian peoples and learn about the […]

A Spring Fling Community Social Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Your $50 contribution includes wine, craft beer, soft drinks/water plus delicious cheeses, fruits, veggies, and chocolate! Enjoy a Silent Auction, Basket of Cheer Raffle, Door Prizes and the company of friends and neighbors. With live music by Richard Walton. Tickets at 410-409-0187 or [email protected]

Join in with the KKHF Committee for a Launch Party Fundraiser as we begin to prepare for this year's festival. Experience tasty appetizers, live music, raffle giveaways, premiere vendors, and festival information.

Interested in learning about the different programs MHT offers? Come along to hear from staff representing financial incentive programs like the African American Heritage Preservation Program and the Maryland Heritage Areas Grant Program, as well as other programs like Section 106 and the National Register. The MHT Virtual Roadshow is for everyone--homeowners, government agencies, non-profit […]

It’s graduation time, and the Odenton Heritage Society will celebrate Arundel High School’s 100th anniversary on Sunday, May 5 with an open house and a display about the school’s origins and growth. In 1924 Anne Arundel Academy, the county’s oldest private secondary school (established 1854), offered its Millersville campus to the county government for a public […]

Live performance by the National Ballet Company and School. Join Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddleduck, and their delightful friends as they come to life with dance and music. $12 Members; $15 Non-Members