Visit us at the Rising Sun Inn for the American Revolution Experience Traveling exhibit June 1-13th 12-7pm Experience an innovative exhibition that invites visitors to consider the choice faced by members of the revolutionary generation: Would these ordinary citizens risk their lives and livelihoods in pursuit of liberty? Or would they remain loyal subjects of the British […]

Come see some of the Juried Artists’ first works featuring the lovely Chesapeake on display and for sale, and enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres at the “Paint the Bay” reception sponsored by PNC. Join us at the Park Campus of the Annapolis Maritime Museum (7300 Edgewood Road) from 6 – 8 PM. Awards announced at […]

Art on the Avenue is an evening of art, music and celebration, where Maryland Avenue is closed to traffic. From 5 – 7 PM Juried and Public Artists exhibit a painting they have created that best showcases the architecture of Historic Annapolis, with awards given at 7 PM. Attending this event is free and open […]

Be Revolutionary - Explore 250th sites across the County with Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (Drop in!) Experience an innovative exhibition that invites visitors to consider the choice faced by members of the revolutionary generation: Would these ordinary citizens risk their lives and livelihoods in pursuit of liberty? Or would they remain loyal subjects […]

Join us at the Captain Avery Museum for our Music on the Lawn summer series! Watch the sunset, relax with friends, and listen to music on our waterfront lawn. Hamburgers, hotdogs, snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks available for purchase. Bring your picnic baskets and lawn chairs. Outside food is permitted but please no outside […]

This ticketed event at MFA Circle Gallery gives you a first introduction to the full body of works created by the Juried Artists throughout the week, and to witness the Awards Ceremony. At this event, you have an opportunity to be the first to add their work to your collection.

Enjoy a day of serenity with other women, submersed in the peacefulness of nature. We will enjoy a  leisurely canoe paddle on the Patuxent River, where we will look for wildlife and flowering wetland plants along the shoreline. We will paddle in the morning and enjoy a catered lunch at the historic Mount Calvert House, […]

Archaeology is the scientific study of past human life and culture by the recovery and examination of remaining material evidence. Join archaeologist Drew Webster, from the Anne Arundel County’s Cultural Resources Section, on a hike from the Jug Bay Visitor’s Center to the Jug Bay River Farm. Along the hike (approximately 2.5-3 miles) you will […]

It’s the spring of 1776 and the American Revolution is underway. British occupation of several colonies, combined with Congress’s non-importation policy on British goods, makes essential supplies increasingly scarce for tradespeople. Catharine Futier, a free Black woman who earns her living as a laundress and seamstress, is among those deeply affected by these restrictions. Step into her shop […]

Curious about what it takes to join the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) or Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)? Have some ancestors you want to check up on? Get started with Robert Rice (John Paul Jones Chapter/MD Society SAR) and Jan Sharik Baker (Anne Arundel Historical Society.) This is a drop in session/ […]

Join Sherri Marsh Johns to discover how historians and preservationists “read” historic buildings to uncover stories that written records alone cannot tell. This presentation will explore the minute details of pre-Revolutionary brick architecture of Anne Arundel County, highlighting buildings such as the Rising Sun Inn, Tulip Hill, Larkin’s Hill, Larkin’s Hundred, and Sudley. By examining […]

Join us at the Captain Avery Museum for our Music on the Lawn summer series! Watch the sunset, relax with friends, and listen to music on our waterfront lawn. Hamburgers, hotdogs, snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks available for purchase. Bring your picnic baskets and lawn chairs. Outside food is permitted but please no outside […]

6:00-6:45 Buttons, Buckles, and Bayonets: What People Wore to the American Revolution. Sara Rivers Cofield will share her extensive knowledge about the everyday clothing and accessories of American men and women c 1770-1790, with emphasis on the durable hardware that survives in the archaeological record.  She will bring along some of the rarely viewed artifacts […]

Long before the Stonewall Uprising, and far beyond New York and California, queer people have lived, loved, and shaped American history. From the nation’s earliest days, LGBTQ+ individuals have been part of Maryland’s story, even when their lives were pushed into the shadows. This guided walking tour explores over three hundred years of LGBTQ+ history, […]

Celebrate Art Month at Captain Avery Museum on Saturday evenings in June! Join us for a relaxed outdoor sip-and-paint experience perfect for all skill levels. Participants are invited to experiment with watercolor to create a piece of artwork with guidance from instructor Gillian Conner. We will explore subjects such as still life with natural objects, […]

Story time at the Anne Arundel County Free School Museum

Ann Arrundell County Historical Society has generously agreed to allow FHD Forensics to hold a small gathering at Benson-Hammond House to announce the identity of a young AAC boy killed in the Revolutionary War in 1780. After enlisting at the young age of 13-15, our young hero spent 3 years in the Northern Theater before […]

Join us for a three hour boat tour of Jug Bay with naturalist and osprey expert, Greg Kearns, who will share the history of the region, its ecology, and the efforts being made to protect and preserve the vital species who make the wetlands their home. You will have an opportunity to see ospreys up […]

Join us at the Captain Avery Museum for our Music on the Lawn summer series! Watch the sunset, relax with friends, and listen to music on our waterfront lawn. Hamburgers, hotdogs, snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks available for purchase. Bring your picnic baskets and lawn chairs. Outside food is permitted but please no outside […]

The mission of the Annapolis Juneteenth Celebration is to commemorate the emancipation of the last enslaved Africans in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived to Galveston, Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation. Although the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued over two years prior, the news was withheld from many enslaved Africans. […]

Join SERC for a guided tour of the exhibits in the Woodlawn History Center, as we celebrate the 250th! Woodlawn is the oldest building in the Smithsonian and one of its owners had a Revolutionary War connection! General Jonathan Sellman served with George Washington at Valley Forge. Come learn about all of the different groups […]

Join us as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary, in the oldest building in the Smithsonian's collection! Please join us throughout the summer for 5 days of programming of The American Revolution. Each screening features a different set of clips from the series, curated by Maryland Public Television. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to […]

What: Poets Afloat — Annapolis Celebrates the Nation’s 250th Anniversary When: Wednesday, June 24 | 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Where: City Dock (‘Ego Alley’) across from Market House at the Alex Haley Memorial Hosted by: Jefferson Holland, Poet Laureate of Annapolis Featuring: 15 local poets and music by the Naptown Brass Band Admission: Free and open to the public   Hosted by Jefferson […]

Join us at the Captain Avery Museum for our Music on the Lawn summer series! Watch the sunset, relax with friends, and listen to music on our waterfront lawn. Hamburgers, hotdogs, snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks available for purchase. Bring your picnic baskets and lawn chairs. Outside food is permitted but please no outside […]

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 2026 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 […]

In anticipation of America's 250th anniversary, we invite you to a continuing series of talks hosted by SERC archaeologist Jim Gibb, examining our country's often bumpy road towards freedom and self-determination. This 9-part series will explore the evolution of the U.S. Constitution, in a sequel to the "Road To Independence"- series from spring 2025. The […]

Celebrate Art Month at Captain Avery Museum on Saturday evenings in June! Join us for a relaxed outdoor sip-and-paint experience perfect for all skill levels. Participants are invited to experiment with watercolor to create a piece of artwork with guidance from instructor Gillian Conner. We will explore subjects such as still life with natural objects, […]

We invite you to the production of Dreams of My Soul, 6pm June 26 & 27 Our Local Legacy, LLC and the Annapolis 250th Commission, in partnership with St. John's College, present Dreams of My Soul, a period reenactment of a moment in Annapolis history during the American Revolution. About the production The story takes place on […]

Celebrate with us as we commemorate June 19th, 1865, when the last enslaved Africans in the United States were emancipated. Whether you walk, bike or drive, come and enjoy performances by the Gospel Choir from Asbury Broadneck UMC and their sacred dance group "Voices" beginning at 12:30 pm. You're welcome to bring your food and […]