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 […]

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. […]

Storyteller Jefferson Holland presents a delightful program of original tall tales and songs inspired by the people and places of the Bay, from the Native Americans who feasted on oysters along her shores to the modern-day sailors who ply her waters. Food/drink suggestion: Chesapeake oyster stew with Fordham Copperhead Ale Can’t watch live? All lectures will […]

Wander through our 10-acre gardens, enjoy delicious drinks, and revel in live music stations scattered throughout the grounds. Take in the beautiful fall colors while sipping on tasty beverages. 5:30pm – 6:30pm, ramble through the gardens and enjoy live music as Annapolis Bluegrass members jam throughout our gardens. At 6:45pm, gather at our main stage […]

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 […]

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 […]

Did you miss the first Bird Watching 101? You are in luck because birds migrate twice a year! Join London Town and Anne Arundel County Rangers for World Migratory Bird Day with Birding 101: Heading South for the Winter. This introduction to birding will give you a great view of the multitude of different birds […]

From 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Kinder Farm Park Tickets sold on day of event include: Pumpkin Patch, Hayrides, Straw Maze, Face Painting For the Scarecrow making class register here

Visit Hancock's Resolution's Fall Harvest Festival and learn about the war of 1812 Learn about African Americans during the War of 1812 & the contributions of African Americans at Hancock’s Resolution with the Northern Arundel Cultural Preservation Society. Learn about fiber arts with the Chesapeake Fiber Crafters who will have their booth and wares on hand as […]

Step into the magic of the season with a special Nutcracker Storytime at the  William Paca House and Garden, in partnership with the Ballet Theatre of Maryland! Evoto Join us for a whimsical afternoon where the beloved story of The Nutcracker comes to life in a truly enchanting setting. Costumed dancers from the Ballet Theatre […]

Historic Annapolis, Inc., Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum, and Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts are pleased to present “A Conversation with Abby Phillip” at Maryland Hall on October 12, 2025 at 6 pm.   Anchor of CNN’s NewsNight with Abby Phillip, Ms. Phillip will share her thoughts on her lived experience, from her Maryland childhood to her noteworthy career as […]

Migrate to London Town to say goodbye to Maryland’s songbirds as they start their journey south for the winter. Explore their route, lives, and habitats with hands-on activities and games that will let students soar! For children aged 6-12. Registration $9 HLTG members/$11.50 non-members.

Migrate to London Town to say goodbye to Maryland’s songbirds as they start their journey south for the winter. Explore their route, lives, and habitats with hands-on activities and games that will let students soar! For children aged 6-12. Registration $9 HLTG members/$11.50 non-members.

We tend to think of slavery as a labor system that was confined to the American South. But it turns out that that’s not the full story. Slavery was also a fact of life in many northern colonies before the American Revolution. Northern slavery was never as widespread or as essential to the economy as […]

As the sun sets and shadows grow longer, come fortify yourself with lamb’s wool and whiskey punch as we tell ghostly stories from 18th century and learn how old world All Hallow’s Eve traditions bled into the new. Leave a chair empty at the table- you never know who may be joining us. 21+ event. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Calling all Plein Air Artists! London Town’s Fall Plein Air Open House invites artists of all levels, from beginner to expert, to capture the beauty of Historic London Town and Gardens. Admission is free for all Plein Air artists who come to paint on October 18th (rain date October 19th). Be a part of the […]

Step back to the turbulent days of 1775 and meet the newly formed Maryland State Marines as they recruit for the fight against Great Britain. Discover how Maryland prepared to defend its shores, waterways, and people at the start of the American Revolution. Cost: FREE ($5 suggested donation – help support programs like these!)

As always, our Oyster Festival -- winner in the past of the Bay Weekly Best of the Bay award for Community Events -- features good community company, fine regional music, an array of choice gifts for purchase, a cash raffle, local food and drink and the best oysters anywhere. This year we have double the […]

Step back in time as the Annapolis Living Historians bring the Paca House to life with stories of loss, remembrance, and tradition. On this immersive guided tour of the Paca House, travel through different moments in the life of William Paca and meet some of the people who shaped his world. Discover how early Americans mourned—and […]

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 […]

Step back in time and explore the science and engineering behind colonial homes! This immersive homeschool program invites students to discover how grand homes like the William Paca House were designed and built. Through hands-on activities and guided exploration, participants will learn the basics of construction and design in the 1700s. Students will build mini […]

Step back in time and explore the science and engineering behind colonial homes! This immersive homeschool program invites students to discover how grand homes like the William Paca House were designed and built. Through hands-on activities and guided exploration, participants will learn the basics of construction and design in the 1700s. Students will build mini […]

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 […]

Join us for our annual Pumpkin Walk! Come celebrate the spooky season with games, crafts, snacks, storytelling, face painting, and a costume parade around the mansion. This event will also feature a brief tour of the mansion to introduce children to colonial superstitions and the special architecture of the Hammond-Harwood House. Wear your best costume […]

Join Jug Bay staff and volunteers for our annual Halloween Critter Crawl. Walk down a lantern lit trail through the forest to see different animal and insect displays, and enjoy campfires, s’mores, hayrides, spooky sounds, and nature crafts. Family friendly. Please bring your headlamp or flashlight, and wear your costume if you have one. Entrance […]

Join us Friday, October 24 and celebrate this Halloween season with Spooky Crafts & Spirited Cocktails—a night of creativity, nostalgia, and chills! 21+ only  Sip on hauntingly delicious cocktails as you craft your way through a lineup of frightfully fun projects. Stitch up a Boo Banner felt pennant, sculpt Wicked Wearables from polymer clay, let the wind whisper through […]

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. […]

Stop by Hogshead Trades Museum for a special program highlighting the courageous contributions of African American women during the Civil War. Meet living historians and hear the compelling stories of three extraordinary women: Lucy Ann Walker – The Clothesline Spy Mary Bowser – The Confederate White House Black Dispatcher Mary Louvestre – The Ironclad Informant […]

Saturday October 25th and Sunday 26th Kids in costume cruise FREE on our Harbor cruises in Annapolis and Baltimore-(Walk Ups only) Post your onboard costume photo and tag @Watermark and #HarborHauntsto win a family Holiday Cruise. $25/Adult kids in Costume cruise FREE for more dates and information visit https://watermarkjourney.com/events/annapolis-harbor-usna-cruise/

MD Concert Series Presents... Big Buffett Beach Band Sun, October 26, 2025 3PM Hammonds Lane Theatre $10 - $25 | $1.30 - $1.75 Fees This large band with horns, percussion, drums, bass, keyboards, and multiple guitars is the complete Jimmy Buffett experience. The Sons of Pirates first launched as a Buffett tribute group, but has […]

In October, experience a spirited tour of the historic William Paca House, highlighting tales of the past: sickness, treatments, mourning rituals, and superstitions. Tours are offered every Saturday at 2 pm and every Monday at 11 am throughout October. You’ll be guided by candlelight on a special tour focusing on the treatment of diseases, medical practices […]

READ Emma – TOUR Hammond-Harwood House – DISCUSS with fellow readers! Participants will enjoy a 60-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. A book club discussion […]

Historic Annapolis and the Maryland Historical Trust invite you to attend the 2025 Orlando Ridout V Memorial Lecture at the Governor Calvert House. The lecture is free, but reservations are required, and we thank you for considering a donation when you register to support this lecture series. This year, we are pleased to welcome Philadelphia […]

Do you dare to join us as the sun sets, and the shadows grow long while we tell long forgotten stories of London Town's darker side? Learn about the Pirate Clark, the plague of mad dogs, and about 18th-century ghost stories. Hear some of London Town's historical oddities on a 45-minute specialty tour. This is […]

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 […]

Step aboard the historic Skipjack Wilma Lee for a special Halloween sunset cruise on the Chesapeake Bay. Enjoy a crisp autumn evening on the water with friends, festive vibes, and a touch of Halloween magic. We will serve a selection of spooky halloween goodies along with beer, wine, and canned cocktails. Costumes are welcome and encouraged. Captain Rick […]

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 […]

The United States Colored Troops (USCT) were Union Army regiments during the U.S. Civil War that were primarily comprised of African American men.   Stop by Hogshead Trades Museum and meet a volunteer member of USCT Company B. They will share their in-depth understanding of the Civil War era through performing demonstrations of camp life, military […]

Join us for a guided walking tour of Brewer Hill Cemetery in honor of Emancipation Day.   Maryland Emancipation Day is observed on November 1st to commemorate the abolition of slavery in Maryland through a new state constitution on November 1, 1864. Learn the origins of this historic African American burial site. Hear stories of […]

This year the annual Discovering American Art lecture series focuses on silver and the artisans who produced elegant but useful pieces in early Annapolis. Annapolis was a thriving colony in the mid-18th century. Though the American colonists grew to resent the British, they desired the amenities of the British lifestyle. The designs of decorative pieces, […]

On November 1, 1864, a new state constitution abolished slavery in Maryland. Join us at the Museum of Historic Annapolis as we recognize and honor this historic event with a day of special programming and engaging activities, included with Museum admission.  Our 45-minute guided museum tours spotlight African American history, celebrate Maryland’s Emancipation Day, and […]

On Sunday, November 2, the Odenton Heritage Society will inaugurate a recurring costumed docent tour based on the WB&A Electric Railroad, which ran through Odenton from 1908 to 1935. Before the construction of US 50 and I-97, electric trains carried people between Washington, Baltimore, and Annapolis.    A docent in full WB&A conductor's uniform will […]