Explore Annapolis’s fascinating maritime history and the Chesapeake Bay ecology on this guided two-hour cruise aboard the historic Skipjack Wilma Lee. Learn about the city’s fabled boat building industry, the dramatic history and future of the Chesapeake Bay Waterman and oyster harvesting plus facts about local points of interest like Carr’s and Elktonia Beach, Eastport and […]

Enjoy an exclusive evening in our beautiful woodland gardens. Create a floral arrangement to brighten your home and enjoy a sangria before sunset. Two drink tickets included (beer, wine, sangria). Registration $30 members/$37 non-members, 21+, pre-registration required.

The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series welcomes TWO bands to close out the summer with Area 301 and All You Need band! The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series located at the Museum’s waterfront McNasby campus (723 Second St., Annapolis) offers 11 weeks of popular music–from rock to folk to blues–with the incomparable backdrop […]

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 on Friday mornings throughout the summer. Take a stroll through our beautifully restored two-acre 18th century English garden. Your experienced docent will share its history from […]

Nothing goes to waste in the colonial era. Join us for a living history weekend and learn how to take something we often toss in the garbage today and turn it into a useful ingredient which will be used in a future program. Included with admission, no pre-registration required.

Nothing goes to waste in the colonial era. Join us for a living history weekend and learn how to take something we often toss in the garbage today and turn it into a useful ingredient which will be used in a future program. Included with admission, no pre-registration required.

Join us to celebrate the lives and contributions of African and African American people of London Town. On this walking tour, you will learn how people who had been taken from their homes built lives here as the town grew and then declined, how they held onto what was most important to them, and how […]

The Odenton Heritage Society will unveil a display about A.D. Riden & Co., a family-owned business that sold lumber and building material during the first half of the 20th century. The Home Depot of its day, Riden and its chosen location in Woodwardville, a village south of Odenton now listed on the National Register of […]

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, craft/art project, and exploring in the Paca Garden. This Week’s Book: The Truth About […]

This lecture with University of Maryland historian Richard Bell examines varieties of resistance to the Transatlantic Slave Trade within Africa, before any African captives ever boarded the great prison hulks that would carry them across the Atlantic. It then pivots to explore the ways that captives—working sometimes individually, sometimes collectively—fought slavery on the Middle Passage […]

Explore Annapolis’s fascinating maritime history and the Chesapeake Bay ecology on this guided two-hour cruise aboard the historic Skipjack Wilma Lee. Learn about the city’s fabled boat building industry, the dramatic history and future of the Chesapeake Bay Waterman and oyster harvesting plus facts about local points of interest like Carr’s and Elktonia Beach, Eastport and […]

The September Sunset Concert Series continues the fun of the summer with 4 weeks of great music–from rock to funk to hip-hop–with the incomparable backdrop of our Park Campus (7300 Edgewood Rd). Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Beer, cocktails, and wine are available for purchase. Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program. No outside […]

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 on Friday mornings throughout the summer. Take a stroll through our beautifully restored two-acre 18th century English garden. Your experienced docent will share its history from […]

Explore Annapolis’s fascinating maritime history and the Chesapeake Bay ecology on this guided two-hour cruise aboard the historic Skipjack Wilma Lee. Learn about the city’s fabled boat building industry, the dramatic history and future of the Chesapeake Bay Waterman and oyster harvesting plus facts about local points of interest like Carr’s and Elktonia Beach, Eastport and […]

September 6 - The Biondi Family Band & 24 Karat 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 2024 lineup. Our concerts are in a family-friendly environment, right here in Cape St. Claire […]

So many foods we eat in the United States today were brought over by enslaved Africans, the seeds braided into their hair. Join us for a living history weekend as we cook up some of the ingredients from our garden in honor of their foresight. Included with admission, no pre-registration required.

Join us to celebrate the lives and contributions of African and African American people of London Town. On this walking tour, you will learn how people who had been taken from their homes built lives here as the town grew and then declined, how they held onto what was most important to them, and how […]

Join the Friends of the Rising Sun Inn for our very first Tavern Talk and Tea as we welcome local Maryland author C.L. Merklinger on Saturday, September 7th at 1PM as she "Spills the Tea" on her new book Interloper. Enjoy an Elevenses Tea with tea and sweets while she discusses Interloper, the first novel in the Realms and Realities […]

So many foods we eat in the United States today were brought over by enslaved Africans, the seeds braided into their hair. Join us for a living history weekend as we cook up some of the ingredients from our garden in honor of their foresight. Included with admission, no pre-registration required.

Join us to celebrate the lives and contributions of African and African American people of London Town. On this walking tour, you will learn how people who had been taken from their homes built lives here as the town grew and then declined, how they held onto what was most important to them, and how […]

September 8, 2024 Agenda Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Doors Open at 1 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Brief reading of the food history book by the author, Joyce White 2:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. Meet & Greet with the author and signing of purchased books. Description of Maryland’s Way food history book: In 1963, the […]

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. Price: $12 per person | Members: Free To make a reservation call: 410-263-4683 x10

Bring a friend and join us on the tented terrace of the Paca Garden for a presentation featuring food historian Joyce White’s new book Cooking Maryland’s Way: Voices of a Diverse Cuisine. This book is a companion to Maryland’s Way, The Hammond-Harwood House Cookbook, published in 1963. Author Joyce M. White will share her inspiration […]

The September Sunset Concert Series continues the fun of the summer with 4 weeks of great music–from rock to funk to hip-hop–with the incomparable backdrop of our Park Campus (7300 Edgewood Rd). Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Beer, cocktails, and wine are available for purchase. Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program. No outside […]

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 on Friday mornings throughout the summer. Take a stroll through our beautifully restored two-acre 18th century English garden. Your experienced docent will share its history from […]

Explore Annapolis’s fascinating maritime history and the Chesapeake Bay ecology on this guided two-hour cruise aboard the historic Skipjack Wilma Lee. Learn about the city’s fabled boat building industry, the dramatic history and future of the Chesapeake Bay Waterman and oyster harvesting plus facts about local points of interest like Carr’s and Elktonia Beach, Eastport and […]

Have you ever wondered what sewing was like before the invention of the sewing machine? Sewing was both a professional and domestic activity. Come see what our historical interpreters are creating using 18th century methods. Included with admission, no pre-registration required.

Join us to celebrate the lives and contributions of African and African American people of London Town. On this walking tour, you will learn how people who had been taken from their homes built lives here as the town grew and then declined, how they held onto what was most important to them, and how […]

Explore Annapolis’s fascinating maritime history and the Chesapeake Bay ecology on this guided two-hour cruise aboard the historic Skipjack Wilma Lee. Learn about the city’s fabled boat building industry, the dramatic history and future of the Chesapeake Bay Waterman and oyster harvesting plus facts about local points of interest like Carr’s and Elktonia Beach, Eastport and […]

Have you ever wondered what sewing was like before the invention of the sewing machine? Sewing was both a professional and domestic activity. Come see what our historical interpreters are creating using 18th century methods. Included with admission, no pre-registration required.

Join us to celebrate the lives and contributions of African and African American people of London Town. On this walking tour, you will learn how people who had been taken from their homes built lives here as the town grew and then declined, how they held onto what was most important to them, and how […]

Explore Annapolis’s fascinating maritime history and the Chesapeake Bay ecology on this guided two-hour cruise aboard the historic Skipjack Wilma Lee. Learn about the city’s fabled boat building industry, the dramatic history and future of the Chesapeake Bay Waterman and oyster harvesting plus facts about local points of interest like Carr’s and Elktonia Beach, Eastport and […]

In celebration of the 250th anniversary, guests will see the two houses, the Hammond-Harwood House  and the Chase-Lloyd House, that architect William Buckland worked on. Guests will learn about the architectural details and the longstanding social history that connects these two great houses on Maryland Avenue. Tour begins in front of the Hammond-Harwood House, 19 […]

Join us at the Willam Paca House for an evening with horologist and author Robert Frishman, who will present a lecture on the life and works of the 18th century clockmaker, Edward Duffield. Edward Duffield was far more than a leather-apron clockmaker in Philadelphia. A close friend of Benjamin Franklin, Duffield was an active civic […]

The September Sunset Concert Series continues the fun of the summer with 4 weeks of great music–from rock to funk to hip-hop–with the incomparable backdrop of our Park Campus (7300 Edgewood Rd). Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Beer, cocktails, and wine are available for purchase. Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program. No outside […]

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, craft/art project, and exploring in the Paca Garden. This Week’s Book: Where Are You […]

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 College […]

What makes our blue jeans blue? Join us to see the magic of dying and learn how the Enslaved population made it possible to grow and use Indigo in the colonial era. Join us for this fun living history event! Included with admission, no pre-registration required.

What makes our blue jeans blue? Join us to see the magic of dying and learn how the Enslaved population made it possible to grow and use Indigo in the colonial era. Join us for this fun living history event! Included with admission, no pre-registration required.

Join us to celebrate the lives and contributions of African and African American people of London Town. On this walking tour, you will learn how people who had been taken from their homes built lives here as the town grew and then declined, how they held onto what was most important to them, and how […]

Explore Annapolis’s fascinating maritime history and the Chesapeake Bay ecology on this guided two-hour cruise aboard the historic Skipjack Wilma Lee. Learn about the city’s fabled boat building industry, the dramatic history and future of the Chesapeake Bay Waterman and oyster harvesting plus facts about local points of interest like Carr’s and Elktonia Beach, Eastport and […]

More than a dozen county agencies and local non-profits will be available to provide information about services and resources for your family.   Sponsored by Your Neighbors at Severn Cross Roads Foundation, Baldwin Memorial United Methodist Church, and John Wesley Waterbury United Methodist Church.    

The September Sunset Concert Series continues the fun of the summer with 4 weeks of great music–from rock to funk to hip-hop–with the incomparable backdrop of our Park Campus (7300 Edgewood Rd). Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Beer, cocktails, and wine are available for purchase. Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program. No outside […]

Join Historic Annapolis at the 11th annual Blazers . Bourbon . Cigars!  Connect with a wide network of influential community members – the region’s top business leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and visionaries representing our diverse community – in the picturesque William Paca Garden. While you network, enjoy bourbon, whiskey, and other fine liquor tastings, premium cigars, […]

Take an evening stroll through our gardens as you enjoy two botanical inspired drinks and learn about how botanical infusions have influenced the world of alcohol.    Registration $25 HLTG members/$33 non-members, 21+, pre-registration required. 

As we prepare for the fall harvest season and shorter days, come to London Town to learn about a colonial celebration during this living history weekend. You can also try your hand at making candles to last through the dark hours of the days to come. Included with admission, no pre-registration required.

Join Historic Annapolis for a rare opportunity to tour the privately-owned Peggy Stewart House! In October 1774, the people of Annapolis discovered that the brigantine, the Peggy Stewart, contained contraband tea that violated the colonists’ non-importation resolution. In response to public outrage, ship owner Anthony Stewart was forced to burn the Peggy Stewart with the tea […]

Join us to celebrate the lives and contributions of African and African American people of London Town. On this walking tour, you will learn how people who had been taken from their homes built lives here as the town grew and then declined, how they held onto what was most important to them, and how […]

As we prepare for the fall harvest season and shorter days, come to London Town to learn about a colonial celebration during this living history weekend. You can also try your hand at making candles to last through the dark hours of the days to come. Included with admission, no pre-registration required.

Join us to celebrate the lives and contributions of African and African American people of London Town. On this walking tour, you will learn how people who had been taken from their homes built lives here as the town grew and then declined, how they held onto what was most important to them, and how […]

ELEMENTARY STUDENTS: Historic Annapolis welcomes Homeschool families to join us in the beautiful 2-acre Paca Garden for a day of hands-on learning! Students will explore the Garden and learn about its history – from its original design in the 1760s to its current restoration. They will learn about native and heirloom plants while exploring the […]

MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Historic Annapolis welcomes Homeschool families to join us in the beautiful 2-acre Paca Garden for a day of hands-on learning! Students will explore the Garden and learn about its history – from its original design in the 1760s to its current restoration. They will learn about native and heirloom plants while exploring […]

Spooky season is here! Join us for this special Paint Night at the William Paca House and Garden. Sip a glass of wine (or cider) as our instructor guides you step-by-step in the creation of your own seasonal painting masterpiece. All levels welcome, no experience required! Admission fee includes guided instruction, canvas, and use of […]

Join us aboard the historic skipjack, Wilma Lee to hear the exciting stories of Rum Runners in the Chesapeake. As Prohibition gripped the country, the mazelike waterways and the defiant culture of the watermen made the Bay a prime location for booming illegal enterprise. Beverages and tastings will be provided by Lyon Rum, a signature line […]

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 on Friday mornings throughout the summer. Take a stroll through our beautifully restored two-acre 18th century English garden. Your experienced docent will share its history from […]

During the month of October, we’re partnering with Watermark Tours to offer Special Historic Hauntings. Tours will be offered on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the month, with a special tour offered Wednesday, October 30. Watermark’s spirited guide will lead you through the dark alleys, spooky side streets, and lesser-known haunted sites of the old and […]

The Plant Sale is an important fundraiser for Historic London Town and Gardens. All proceeds go to supporting the 10+ acres of woodland and ornamental gardens which include some of best collections of magnolia, camellias, and azaleas in the region. You will find plants for sale that are also found in our gardens. All plants […]

On Saturday, October 5 from 9 AM to 2 PM, the Odenton Heritage Society will open its doors for the town's annual celebration of Odenton Day, a joint effort by the Odenton Heritage Society, Inc., Odenton Volunteer Fire Company, the Greater Odenton Improvement Association, and the Central Maryland Chamber. Beginning at 10 AM, OHS will […]

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 […]