Stewarding Our Land, Water, Air and Heritage with Hamilton Chaney, Owner of Herrington Harbor Marina Resorts 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, […]

Annapolis Maritime Museum Winter Lecture Series The Winter Visitors: From Scapa Flow to Annapolis to Bletchley Park In January 1941, a state-of-the-art British battleship charges up the Chesapeake Bay on a secret mission. With no fanfare or entourage, the president travels to Annapolis for the rendezvous. Meanwhile, a team of American code breakers pack their […]

Spill the tea about tea at London Town. Join us as we explore how the six different types of tea are made from only one plant, the Camellia sinensis. Taste the different steps of the process that make each tea unique by sipping on specially selected teas throughout the program. Cost: London Town Members, $15, […]

The Odenton Heritage Society invites the public to an open house on Sunday, February 1 celebrating Black History Month and showcasing St. John AME Zion Church in Wilsontown. Located south of Odenton, St. John’s Church—a rural church founded in the 1870s and home to a vibrant congregation today—is more than a place of worship. It […]

Hiking Arundel With Your Dog and Your Friends with Jefferson Holland Poet Laureate of Annapolis, columnist, musician and environmental advocate.   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 […]

Annapolis Maritime Museum Winter Lecture Series The American Revolution and the Fate of the World Dr. Richard Bell invites audiences to reconsider the American Revolution as a sweeping global conflict that reshaped lives across six continents. Drawing from his new book, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World, Bell traces the war’s far-reaching […]

Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum Presents: She Speaks – Black Women Artists and the Power of Historical Memory Throughout history, Black women have been the architects of resistance, the keepers of resilience, and the visionaries of transformation. She Speaks is a groundbreaking exhibition that amplifies their voices through the powerful lens of contemporary art. Featuring works by Black women artists, this collection […]

Celebrate Black History Month at the Museum of Historic Annapolis! Drop in on Saturday, February 7 for special family activities to commemorate the rich cultural heritage of the African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Take our NEW tour, Race and Rights Guided Tour of the Museum, offered at 11 am and 2 pm (pre-registration required; space is […]

Presented by: Goshen Farm Preservation Society's African American Heritage Committee Visit the Severna Park Library on February 7 (1-4pm) to learn about the role of Goshen Farm and Broadneck Peninsula in the Underground Railroad. Learn about this deep local history and join us for hands-on activities.

Did you know there's history buried underneath our feet? Historic London Town would not exist without archaeology. This month we'll explore how archaeologists use objects after they're out of the ground to learn about the past through scientific observations, experiments, and critical thinking. This program is best suited for ages 6-12. Cost: London Town Members: […]

Did you know there's history buried underneath our feet? Historic London Town would not exist without archaeology. This month we'll explore how archaeologists use objects after they're out of the ground to learn about the past through scientific observations, experiments, and critical thinking. This program is best suited for ages 6-12. Cost: London Town Members: $9.50, […]

The Founding Fathers’ cries for liberty from tyranny and oppression resonated with African Americans and were embraced by Black craftspeople, both free and enslaved. This talk highlights the profound contributions of African American material culture in the enduring pursuit of freedom. It serves as the culmination of the DAR Museum’s 2025 exhibition and the accompanying […]

Columbia Beach – Through the Decades with Julian Bethea and Isaac Clinton   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 and […]

Join Historic Annapolis for a Volunteer Open House! Meet current Historic Annapolis volunteers and staff, explore roles that match your interests and skills, and discover how you can make a real impact in your own community. More than 100 volunteers contribute over 9,000 hours each year to support our historic sites and mission. From museum […]

Do you LOVE maps, buildings, and history? So do we! Historians, preservationists, and planners often turn to the a resource that was never meant to have such lasting value: Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps. Created from the 1850s through the 1950s to support fire insurance underwriting, these detailed maps have become indispensable for tracing changes to […]

Join us for the first of a five-part lecture series at the William Brown House that reimagines the tavern as it was in 1776: a space for community news and gossip. Enjoy after-hours access to the brick tavern alongside a sample of tea, coffee, or hot chocolate and peruse 250-year old headlines before listening to […]

Annapolis Maritime Museum Winter Lecture Series Ben Ross’ Homeplace, Harriet Tubman Birthplace Archeology Join archaeologist Dr. Julie Schablitsky as she presents the discovery of Harriet Tubman’s father’s home and a neighboring enslaved quarter in Maryland’s Eastern Shore wetlands. Drawing on artifacts and historical documents, she reconstructs the lives of Ben Ross, his family, and their […]

It's February 14th, 1776, and there's far more than love brewing over at London Town. 250 years ago, rising tensions and fears of a British presence in the Chesapeake Bay led to the evacuation of important state and county records from Annapolis. Under the armed guard of the Maryland First Battalion, these papers briefly stayed […]

Make a gift from the heart during our Valentine card workshop. You can add a heartfelt message on hand-made paper using the colonial art of the quill pen. Pose for an instantly ready photo against our selfie wall with your loved ones to include in your card. All materials that are used in this workshop […]

NOTE: LECTURE IS FOR WITH QUILL AND VOICE CONCERT TICKET HOLDERS ONLY AND IS COMPLEMENTARY WITH YOUR TICKET Join Professor Thomas Ward (U.S. Naval Academy) for a pre-concert talk exploring the rich musical and poetic world of seventeenth-century writer Katherine Philips. Drawing on his research into early modern poetry and song, Ward illuminates the intimate […]

Celebrate Presidents’ Day at the Museum of Historic Annapolis! Drop in and join us for a day of fun and discovery as we honor America’s presidents through hands-on activities and family-friendly exploration. All activities are included with admission. Create a patriotic craft inspired by the colors and symbols of our nation. Go on a Museum […]

Demonizers and Dividers: The Architects of Toxic Politics in America with Kevin G. Hall, of West River, renowned journalist, awarded the Pulitzer Prize twice. Current North America editor of the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project. Join us on Wednesdays in January and February for engaging presentations followed by catered lunches Doors open at 11:00 am. […]

Annapolis Maritime Museum Winter Lecture Series Columbia Beach: “Gem of the Bay" Discover the powerful history of Columbia Beach, one of Anne Arundel County’s historic African American waterfront communities and the first in Maryland nominated to the National Register of Historic Places. Historic architect Mimi Giguère and longtime resident Faye Belt offer a behind the-scenes […]

Take home a little warmth and light from the past! Learn about 18th century lighting options available to the residents of London Town while making your own beeswax candles. For participants ages 16+. Please wear casual clothes; aprons will not be provided but are welcome. Cost: London Town Members, $22. Non-Members, $25.

As 1775 ended, the British Army in North America faced setbacks at Lexington, Concord, Bunker Hill, and Canada.  Confined to Boston, the Crown worked on plans to try to reestablish Royal authority across the American colonies.   In this in-person lecture at the Museum of Historic Annapolis, James McGaughey examines proposed strategies, leadership challenges, and clashes with the newly formed Continental […]

The Annearrundell Free School Museum will host an open house event on Sunday, February 22, 2026 1:00-4:00 PM. This event, held on George Washington's birthday, will be focused on him as a Founding Father and the first US President. We recently rediscovered a poster-sized scrapbook about George Washington that was made by a sixth grade […]

Black History Month lecture by Hammond-Harwood House director Barbara Goyette focusing on first-person accounts of life under slavery, daring escapes, and perseverance in the search for freedom. Let’s learn about Charles Ball. His narrative recounts how he was enslaved in Calvert County, fought in the War of 1812, was sold numerous times and separated from […]

Bringing Butterflies Home with Lynn Simarski will describe how she’s making her yard a haven for butterflies and other native life. Butterflies widely symbolize hope and rebirth. (We have a special treat as a companion to Lynn’s talk and photographs. We will have a book signing by painter, gardener, and author of Paint Like a […]

Join Julie Rose, director of Marietta House, and Joyce White, food historian, for a special tour that focuses on what daily life at Hammond-Harwood House was like for the enslaved women and children in the early 19th century. Through the lens of foodways, the tour will take you through the house showing the roles of […]

Annapolis Maritime Museum Winter Lecture Series Ospreys on the Patuxent Learn about the Chesapeake Bay’s iconic Osprey from avian ecologist Alex Pellegrini, who studies and bands these remarkable raptors across Maryland. Pellegrini will explore Osprey biology, conservation history, and reintroduction efforts, highlighting how this once-imperiled species became one of the region’s greatest wildlife success stories. […]

The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM) invites maritime enthusiasts to its Volunteer Open House on Saturday, February 28th, from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, held at the Museum campus – 723 Second Street, Annapolis, MD 21403. The event offers an opportunity for the community to learn how volunteers play a vital role in advancing AMM’s mission to educate […]

Interested in starting your own kitchen garden this spring, and don't know where to start? Join us for a beginner-friendly workshop where step by step, we will walk through starting your own garden. You will also be reserving a London Town heirloom vegetable of your choosing for your own garden. Note: Plants will be available […]