Sail away with London Town to learn what living as a sailor in the Colonial Chesapeake was like. Dive into nautical history and navigate through some of the challenges 18th century seafarers faced. Get your feet wet with some hands-on activities that teach skills useful for every sailor, no matter what time period. ​ $8 for member children ages 6-12  $10.50 for non-member children ages 6-12. Pre-registration required.

Participants will enjoy a 90-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. Make it extra special with Tea and a Tour! Hammond-Harwood House is proud to partner with Reynold’s Tavern of Annapolis. Reynold’s Taverns offers an extensive afternoon tea menu – a perfect pairing to enjoy before or after the Jane Austen Tour. Tours and tea are booked separately, please call for...

Enjoy a day on the Farm committed to family fun, entertainment, history, and wonder. Visit Goshen Farm’s Annual Spring Open House on Saturday, April 13th, from 10 am to 2 pm. Gather the family and drive to 1420 Cape St. Claire Road, Annapolis, 21409, to learn about the history of Goshen Farm, the last Colonial-era farm on the Broadneck Peninsula. Admission and parking are FREE. Donations are gladly accepted and benefit the preservation and restoration of historic Goshen Farm.

CAC celebrates World Art Day at our 3rd Annual FREE Open House. Featuring fun, creative, and interactive activities for the whole family, the Open House will feature a variety of arts activities representing cultures from around the world. Every studio and classroom at CAC as well as our Black Box theater and galleries will be filled with enriching and inspirational art experiences.

Bring some botany home for your walls. Using a variety of leaves and natural objects, create and frame your own unique print. The program will conclude with a guided garden tour to point out the stunning array of leaves you can see in our 10-acre woodland gardens.​ Member tickets: $15 Non-member tickets: $20 Pre-registration required. Must be 10 years or older to register.

The Annearrundell County Free School was established in 1723.  It is perhaps the oldest remaining one-room schoolhouse in Maryland.  Guests of all ages visiting the Free School Museum can experience educational practices from the 1700’s, when books and paper were scarce, and educational practices from the 1800’s, when Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic were the basics of the curriculum.  The Free School Museum has several displays, including artifacts found on the property, a collection of textbooks used over 150 years ago, and toys that children might have played with in colonial...

Annapolis Green is hosting its 15th KICK GAS! Annapolis EV Showcase! Full of information on climate change, charging infrastructure, government incentives, and one-on-one connections with EV drivers, Kick Gas! Annapolis has educated thousands of attendees on tailpipe emissions’ outsized role in contributing to climate disasters and the critical need for electric vehicles. For this special Earth Day EV Showcase, we are shutting down traffic on West Street between Calvert Street and Church Circle for EVs and Earth Day fun.  We provide a platform for private EV owners, dealerships, and vendors...

The Hammond-Harwood House offers a tour of the architecture of the house focusing on the new exhibition on William Buckland in celebration of the 250th anniversary. Price: $20

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. This Week’s Book: Plant It! Eat It! Grow It! by Little Grasshopper Books We’re celebrating the Year of the Garden! It’s spring and the community garden is filled with friends and neighbors ready to plant,...

By now, the story of the Native American Code Talkers is relatively well-known: Speaking in their native languages, e.g., Navajo, they passed battlefield messages in World War II, completely baffling the enemy. While certainly true, there is much more to the story. This presentation by Gregory J. Nedved, retired historian from the Center for Cryptologic History at NSA will clarify what Code Talking actually is and separate fact from fiction. Registration required. Registration closes one half hour prior to lecture. Cost: $15 per household for General Admission; $10 per household for HA...

Have you ever wondered exactly which beverages were served in our historic tavern in the years around the American Revolution? Join us for some documented historical drinks and mix up a boozy twist on lemonade and a rum punch. ​​ Member tickets: $25 Non-member tickets: $33​ Pre-registration required. Must be 21 years or older to attend.

In 1974, Historic Annapolis opened the newly reconstructed Paca Garden to the public. We’re pleased to celebrate 50 years of our beloved Paca Garden with special guided garden tours throughout the summer. Take a stroll through our beautifully restored two-acre 18th century English garden. Your experienced docent will share its history from the time of William Paca, signer of the Declaration of Independence, to present day as you wander the terraced landscape, formal parterres, wilderness garden, the practical kitchen and medicinal gardens, and orchard. What a treat for the senses...

Special 250th Anniversary Lecture – “Matthias Hammond’s Annapolis” by Jane McWilliams, Author of Annapolis, City on the Severn Friday, April 19, 4 – 5 p.m Lecture is in the museum’s historic ballroom. Seating is limited. Registration required. The lecture will be recorded.

Join us as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of Hammond-Harwood House with a reception in the garden! Friday, April 19 from 5 to 6:30 p.m The reception is free but please let us know if you plan to attend. 

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. This Week’s Book: One Little Lot – The 1-2-3s of an Urban Garden by Diane C. Mullen In a bustling, urban neighborhood, count the ways one little lot becomes a beautiful community vegetable garden. A...

What do jeans, suitcases, book covers, shoes, and saddles (to name a few) have in common? In the 18th century, these were all items produced with leather.  Come talk with a trained leatherworker to learn all the things leather can be, and how it was an inescapable part of everyday life in Colonial America.   ​ Included with admission to site Free for members

The audience will enjoy the many images of the local area and from around the world where Jay has taken photographs. He will talk about his travels, photography, and his books.

What do jeans, suitcases, book covers, shoes, and saddles (to name a few) have in common? In the 18th century, these were all items produced with leather.  Come talk with a trained leatherworker to learn all the things leather can be, and how it was an inescapable part of everyday life in Colonial America.   ​ Included with admission to site Free for members

We’re celebrating the “Year of the Garden” as we commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the restoration of the historic garden behind the William Paca House! Join us for a special Spring workshop on the Paca House Terrace, presented in partnership with our friends at Homestead Gardens. The afternoon begins with a lecture presented by a Homestead Gardens expert who will share tips on growing and caring for culinary herbs. Participants will then be guided in creating a Culinary Herb Garden planter that will add flavor to your cooking experiences all season!...