Hammond-Harwood House

Join us for an afternoon of merrymaking at our annual Twelfth Night event! Experience an enchanting evening of music, poetry, and festive cheer at our cherished annual tradition! Immerse yourself in the captivating world of 17th century Italy as we present cantatas and arias by Claudio Monteverdi, Alessandro Scarlatti, and Claudio Merulo. Renowned soprano Elissa Edwards, celebrated for her ‘pliant, seductive, free-ranging voice’ (Gramophone) and ‘glistening tone’ (Early Music America) joins forces with Dr. Joyce Chen on harpsichord and Shelby Yamin on baroque violin. Wine reception (included in the price) to...

Join us for an evening of merrymaking at our annual Twelfth Night event! Experience an enchanting evening of music, poetry, and festive cheer at our cherished annual tradition! Immerse yourself in the captivating world of 17th century Italy as we present cantatas and arias by Claudio Monteverdi, Alessandro Scarlatti, and Claudio Merulo. Renowned soprano Elissa Edwards, celebrated for her ‘pliant, seductive, free-ranging voice’ (Gramophone) and ‘glistening tone’ (Early Music America) joins forces with Dr. Joyce Chen on harpsichord and Shelby Yamin on baroque violin. Wine reception (included in the price) to...

In the latter part of the 19th century, Victorians in America and Britain began making pop-up cards with hand paintings, panoramas, ribbon pull tabs and other features. Join us in learning how to make your own Valentine pop-up card with some calligraphic lettering. Attendees will make and take two cards. Ages 15 years and up. All supplies included. No experience necessary.

Through 19th and early 20th century testimonies, memoirs, and interviews with those formerly enslaved, we can begin to learn about life under slavery. Each source of slave narratives has a history of its own to consider in interpreting these stories. This lecture will take place over Zoom.  Check your email for a link to the meeting after purchasing a ticket. Price: $12 | Members: Free

Join us for a lecture and presentation of authentic Civil War-era women’s garments. Costume collector Heather Hook will show clothing items typically found in a woman’s wardrobe of the period and how they were worn. Dressing ladies from the skin out involved multiple layers of clothing, so her collection includes undergarments and gowns worn for early day, teatime, evening, balls, weddings, and while in mourning. Heather’s inspirations for collecting began in 1990 with her participation in historic reenacting. In order to be as authentic as possible, Heather purchased an original...

In this family-friendly activity, participants will enjoy story time in the Hammond-Harwood House, go on an  Easter egg hunt in the garden, and paint the wooden eggs that are found. Price: $15 per child | Members: Members $10 per child

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...

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

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.