Presented by Daniel J. Sieh The United States, or “Gold Mountain” as it was known in Asia, was often seen as a very distant but promising destination for many in the East looking for opportunity. New research puts the beginnings of Asian immigration much earlier than expected, with some even making their way to the American Revolution […]

September 3 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm $150 Wilma Lee True Crime Cruise – “Murder on the Waterfront” A chilling evening of dark secrets, deadly scandals & historic crime Join local storyteller Melissa Huston of Annapolis Ghost Tours is aboard the historic Skipjack Wilma Lee for a thrilling two-hour cruise through Annapolis’s most notorious […]

The Eastport Oyster Boys are known for their engaging and interactive presence with audiences. Along with their original music and songs of the area, The Boys often engage in an abbreviated and sometimes ever so slightly modified history of the Bay, its unique culture and characters and allude to some inside anecdotes that oft times […]

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 2025 lineup. Our concerts are in a family-friendly environment, right here in Cape St. Claire on the beautiful Broadneck Peninsula. Whether you walk, bike, or […]

Discover the essential maritime craft of rope making as it was practiced in colonial Annapolis. Drop by Hogshead Trades Museum and see a skilled ropemaker create cording using traditional tools and techniques. See how this vital trade supported shipbuilding and daily life in a bustling colonial port. Admission Cost: $5 suggested donation

Reduce, reuse, and recycle your paper! Join us to learn a new craft and recycle used paper at the same time. You will also learn about the Paper Bush in our gardens and other plants that have been used to make paper in history. Then you can try your hand at making some paper! London […]

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. […]

For children ages 6-12. Description: One if by land, two if by sea - the Revolution depended on coded messages passed along by rings of spies. Join the London Town Ring as we try to help General Washington win the Battle of the Chesapeake with codes, ciphers, and clues!

For children ages 6-12. Description: One if by land, two if by sea - the Revolution depended on coded messages passed along by rings of spies. Join the London Town Ring as we try to help General Washington win the Battle of the Chesapeake with codes, ciphers, and clues!

Saturday, September 13 10:00 AM- 7:00 pm Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (Blue Lot), 550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD The 35th Annual Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival, one of the largest African American heritage and cultural festivals on the East Coast, returns to the heart of Annapolis on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the iconic Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (Blue […]

Who made and sold instruments? Which ones were popular? Where was music played? Join us at Hogshead Trades Museum and meet fiddler Squire Tomas and local herbalist Mercy as they share with visitors the importance of music in early Annapolis. Discover how music brought people together—from taverns and parlors to ballrooms and backyards. Visitors can […]

Pull up a chair at Mrs. Howard’s Coffee House and hear the conversations and customs around coffee culture in colonial Annapolis. Admission Cost: $5 suggested donation

 The Annapolis Songwriters Festival is back—and BDTM is proud to be part of the celebration! This year, Songwriters in the Round at BDTM features Jesse Moody IV Music, Madisun Bailey, Kane Comfort, Wordsmith, Ruby Amanfu, Dylan Altman, and Tommy Sims. Join us as music, history, and culture come together in the heart of Annapolis. Expect […]

The portraits in the Hammond Harwood House recall the lives of men and women who lived, worked, and raised families in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Because their images are preserved through painting, their stories are more meaningful for us today.  When we see their faces, we want to know more about the […]

This tour will look into the furniture collection at the Hammond-Harwood House including chairs, sideboards and desks/bookcases. The tour will highlight some of John Shaw’s finest pieces and discuss the world in which Shaw lived in late 18th century Annapolis. The tour will be led by Robert Biddle, Hammond-Harwood House Trustee and Docent Director. Price: […]

HA is pleased to be a Foundational Friend of the Maryland Council for Social Studies and are partnering with them to present programs focusing on the United States Constitution. The first program is on Constitution Day, Wednesday, September 17th at 7:30 pm. Joey Landgraf, President of MDCSS will share the educational role and goals of […]

Under the weather? Well, we’ve got some drinks that’ll cure all ills. Learn about alcohol’s place in history with Dr. Salmon’s Punch and mint juleps! 21+ event. Tickets $26 Members, $34 Non-Members

Kick off the weekend by doing good at our Field Work Fridays at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary! Every Friday, rain or shine, join volunteer staff naturalists for projects like invasive plant removal, trash clean-ups, gardening, and citizen science monitoring. Bring a bagged lunch to enjoy afterward. No experience necessary! Free. Ages 12+; those 12-14 must […]

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. […]

Join us at London Town to celebrate 250+ years of women and the work they have done throughout American history. Meet costumed interpreters portraying tradeswomen from the 18th century, see history come alive, and explore how women have found success and innovated within their trades throughout time. This event is included with admission. Children 3 […]

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 […]

Join us at London Town to celebrate 250+ years of women and the work they have done throughout American history. Meet costumed interpreters portraying tradeswomen from the 18th century, see history come alive, and explore how women have found success and innovated within their trades throughout time. This event is included with admission. Children 3 […]

Dress in your Sunday best, grab your complimentary glass of wine, and join us in the gardens of the Hammond-Harwood House! This unique performance brings the audience up close to our professional dancers in an elegant, natural setting. Steeped in local history, the Hammond-Harwood House is the perfect complement to the refinement of classical dance. […]

Join Historic Annapolis at the 12th 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, […]

Step back in time with living historian Antoine Watts and explore the legacy of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment. Formed in 1775, this groundbreaking regiment was the first in the Continental Army to include African American, Native American, and white soldiers serving side by side. Discover how these brave men fought for freedom and helped […]

Historic Annapolis is pleased to partner with the New Century American Irish-Arts Company for The Crabtown Frolic, a two-day traditional music festival featuring intimate performances, presentations, repertoire workshops, social dances, and music sessions. Historic Annapolis will host the festival’s culminating performances on Sunday, September 28 on the picturesque terrace at the William Paca House & […]

Celebrate the South River and all it means to London Town on World Rivers Day. Please join us for a day full of hands-on river themed programming with experts from The Arundel River Federation and the Watershed Stewards Academy. *Please check our website for up-to-date detailed program information.

Drop in anytime during open hours for Storytime at the Hogshead Trades Museum! Discover the fascinating lives and stories of tradespeople from the past and enjoy a fun coloring activity inspired by historic trades and daily life.  Cost: Free ($5 suggested donation)

The United States Constitution was ratified in 1789; however, the document’s meaning has not always been clear. This is because many debates over constitutional interpretation were settled during the Constitutional Convention. Sometimes our nation’s founders did not agree on constitutional meaning. Other ties, the Constitution’s ambiguity comes from our country facing contemporary issues that the […]

During the month of October, we’re partnering with Watermark Tours to offer Special Historic Hauntings Tours on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 pm. Our spirited guide will lead you through the dark alleys, spooky side streets, and lesser-known haunted sites of the old and creaky town of Annapolis. Hear from real diary entries and newspaper […]

Kick off the weekend by doing good at our Field Work Fridays at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary! Every Friday, rain or shine, join volunteer staff naturalists for projects like invasive plant removal, trash clean-ups, gardening, and citizen science monitoring. Bring a bagged lunch to enjoy afterward. No experience necessary! Free. Ages 12+; those 12-14 must […]

Spark! Places of Innovation, a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street (MoMS) program, dives into innovation and invention happening in rural America. In small towns across America, people are creating new products, taking risks, meeting challenges together, and seizing upon exciting opportunities that change local life and sometimes reach far beyond. Spark! […]

During the month of October, we’re partnering with Watermark Tours to offer Special Historic Hauntings Tours on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 pm. Our spirited guide will lead you through the dark alleys, spooky side streets, and lesser-known haunted sites of the old and creaky town of Annapolis. Hear from real diary entries and newspaper […]

On Saturday, October 4 from 9AM to 2PM, 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 10AM, OHS will offer free, round […]

CAC’s 11th Annual Arts in the Park free outdoor festival features immersive arts experiences, fun family activities, food, music and drama performances, and door prizes, giveaways, and many special surprises from our artist and vendors. This community event attracts more than 1,000 attendees of all ages to celebrate and connect through the arts. The festival […]

Drop in anytime during open hours for Storytime at the Hogshead Trades Museum! Discover the fascinating lives and stories of tradespeople from the past and enjoy a fun coloring activity inspired by historic trades and daily life.  Cost: Free ($5 suggested donation)

Sail to Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse and learn about its history, importance, and present day condition by guest lecturer David Gendell, author of “Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse: A Chesapeake Bay Icon” & “The Last Days of the Schooner America: A Lost Icon at the Annapolis Warship Factory”   Details Departs Annapolis at 10:00 am and returns […]