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 or coffee. Wednesday, February 26 African Safaris Benefiting Locals  presented by John Wakeman-Linn, PhD […]

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. Pre-registration is strongly suggested as space is limited. […]

Women played a crucial role in the printing industry in the American colonies, particularly in Maryland. Dr. Amy Rosenkrans will discuss the importance of those women with a focus on Ann Catharine Hoof Green of Annapolis and Mary Katherine Goddard of Baltimore. Diane Rey, HA Volunteer, joins the discussion while presenting her living history interpretation […]

The Nonprofit Center, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC), is hosting its annual full-day conference: Mission & Method: Strategies for Greater Nonprofit Impact and Collaboration. The Mission and Methods conference is open to all Anne Arundel County 501(c)(3) nonprofits*, regardless of annual budget, size, or mission. $17.50 – $35

Visit the Museum of Historic Annapolis and celebrate Women’s History – and the power of women! We’ll be welcoming special living historians and highlighting the contributions of women to the shaping of our nation. Activities are included with Museum admission. *From 11 am – 2 pm –Meet Camp Followers from the Revolutionary War! Learn from […]

Spring has sprung in the gardens! Come view our beautiful spring Magnolia collection. Learn about these ancient flowering trees through a member’s exclusive guided tour with a knowledgeable member of our Horticulture Department.

In celebration of our new exhibit, Sacred Spaces, and to nurture a true sense of community, we’re excited to launch a new initiative: Creative Connections! We’re offering the museum as a welcoming venue for creatives, artists, mindfulness practitioners, and more to host public classes. To kick off this initiative, we’ll be offering African dance and […]

Join us as we kick off our spring Mr. Paca’s Garden program by celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! It’s St. Patrick’s Day, and it’s also   the grand opening of Pete the Cat’s leprechaun catching business. Pete gears up to trap a leprechaun for his friends! But catching a leprechaun is never easy—especially if it’s Clover, […]

In celebration of our new exhibit, Sacred Spaces, and to nurture a true sense of community, we’re excited to offer the museum as a welcoming venue for creatives, artists, mindfulness practitioners, and more to host public classes. Join us as we welcome Michelle Blu Yoga!

Join historian Owen Lourie to discover the lives and legacy of the Maryland Line, which bore heavy casualties at the Battle of Camden and throughout the Southern Campaign (1780-1783). Many of these Maryland soldiers were experienced veterans who enlisted in the earliest days of the war. They had endured tremendous hardship even before they undertook the […]

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 or coffee. Elizabeth Cady Stanton-Equality for All! presented by Mary Ann Jung, Award-winning Actress […]

Join us for the last ‘What’s The Tea’ as we spill the tea on making your own hand-crafted blend. Create four different blends using historical tea and herbs.  Enjoy one of your creations while walking through our spring-blooming camellias and take the other three home to enjoy later. London Town Members, $14, Non-members $20.

Everyone knows suffragists Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.  But who is familiar with the women who fought for the right to vote in Maryland? In Anne Arundel County?  Emphasis will be placed on events that happened in Annapolis and the women residents of the city who participated in the movement. Advance registration required. […]

Join us to learn about ospreys, the often-seen “fish hawk” of local rivers and the Chesapeake Bay, with Patuxent River Park’s senior naturalist Greg Kearns. Roughly one-fourth of the ospreys in the continental U.S. nest in Chesapeake Bay. But the birds suffered massive declines in the 1950s and 60s due to widespread use of the […]

Wander through our 10-acre gardens, enjoy festive drinks, and revel in live music stations scattered throughout the grounds. Discover the beauty of our blooming camellia collection while sipping wine and/or beer (two drink tickets included). 21+ event. Cost: London Town Members, $25. Non-Members, $35.

“She Persisted” by Chelsea Clinton We’re excited to celebrate Women’s History Month. Being a girl can sometimes be tough, and there may be moments when someone tells you “No!” She Persisted honors 13 remarkable women from history who bravely stood up for justice, even when it meant overcoming obstacles to make their voices heard.  This […]

The new Poet Laureate of Annapolis, Jefferson Holland, shares original epic poems and songs of the characters, events and especially the traditional vessels that make the capital of Maryland such an inspirational place. Advance registration required. Registration closes one half hour prior to lecture.  Cost: FREE

Online Lecture presented by Barbara Goyette, Hammond-Harwood House Director Lydia Maria Child (1802-1880) was an early parenting and housekeeping influencer who became a forceful advocate for abolition, Native American rights, and women’s rights. For Women’s History Month, this lecture will focus on her turn to activism and how she used her talents as a novelist […]

Kick off the 2025 Colonial Cocktails Year with Hannah Wooley Punch and Almond Shrub and learn about some of the remarkable women who’ve crafted the drinks we now enjoy. $25 London Town members, $33 for non-members.

Join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of colonial printer, Anne Catharine Hoof Green. Come along on this special walking tour as we retrace Mrs. Green’s footsteps through the city of Annapolis and honor her legacy on the 250th anniversary of her death. Listen as living historians discuss her influence as printer of […]

Interested in starting your own kitchen garden this spring? Join us for a beginner-friendly workshop where, step by step, we will walk through starting your own garden. You will also have early access to the Heirloom Vegetables and Herbs grown in our greenhouse before the Heirloom Vegetable and Herb sale. Cost: London Town Members, $20. […]

Join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of colonial printer, Anne Catharine Hoof Green. Come along on this special walking tour as we retrace Mrs. Green’s footsteps through the city of Annapolis and honor her legacy on the 250th anniversary of her death. Listen as living historians discuss her influence as printer of […]

Revel in a music-filled afternoon as we welcome special guests the Trident Brass Ensemble, the Naval Academy’s midshipmen jazz and swing band, to the Paca Garden! A variety of jazz and big band classics by these talented instrumentalists will accompany your exploration of the garden’s terraced landscape, formal parterres, naturalistic wilderness, and practical kitchen and […]

Discover the historic 1912 Old Masonic Hall, home to the Odenton Heritage Society Historical Center and Museum. Explore the rich history of the town of Odenton, from its railroads, homes, and churches to its schools, stores, and recreational activities over the past 154 years. Immerse yourself in displays on the Civil War, military history, and […]