Join in with the KKHF Committee for a Launch Party Fundraiser as we begin to prepare for this year's festival. Experience tasty appetizers, live music, raffle giveaways, premiere vendors, and festival information.
Interested in learning about the different programs MHT offers? Come along to hear from staff representing financial incentive programs like the African American Heritage Preservation Program and the Maryland Heritage Areas Grant Program, as well as other programs like Section 106 and the National Register. The MHT Virtual Roadshow is for everyone--homeowners, government agencies, non-profit representatives, and members of the public--to learn about available opportunities. You can read more about the different programs currently "touring" with our roadshows at the MHT Roadshow web page. This event will be recorded and...
It’s graduation time, and the Odenton Heritage Society will celebrate Arundel High School’s 100th anniversary on Sunday, May 5 with an open house and a display about the school’s origins and growth. In 1924 Anne Arundel Academy, the county’s oldest private secondary school (established 1854), offered its Millersville campus to the county government for a public school. Twenty-five years later, Arundel High School moved to its Gambrills location, a modern building that has undergone many changes over the years. Learn about desegregation at Arundel High and AHS graduate Jill Brown, the...
Live performance by the National Ballet Company and School. Join Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddleduck, and their delightful friends as they come to life with dance and music. $12 Members; $15 Non-Members
This presentation explains the causes and conduct of the last Indian War before the start of the American War for Independence. Set during what some would call the “Quiet Time,” many historians pay it little attention or misinterpret its historical significance. However, John Murray, fourth Earl of Dunmore, the last royal governor of Virginia, led the colony’s soldiers “in his majesty’s service” in a defensive war that culminated in a successful offensive military expedition. Set against the backdrop of the deepening constitutional crisis that soon spun out of control, the...
Help in the search for pollinators and learn how even the smallest creatures make a big impact on the environment. Take a walk through the gardens and play games to find out how we keep the gardens beautiful and our grocery stores full thanks to the important work the birds, bugs, and bees do. $8 for member children ages 6-12 $10.50 for non-member children ages 6-12 Pre-registration required.
Help in the search for pollinators and learn how even the smallest creatures make a big impact on the environment. Take a walk through the gardens and play games to find out how we keep the gardens beautiful and our grocery stores full thanks to the important work the birds, bugs, and bees do. $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...
This talk will survey selected sources for the writing of a comprehensive, historical biography of Frederick Douglass and the Bailey/Douglass family. It will proceed scenically in the manner of an illustrated historical panorama, matching documentary evidence (chosen mostly from Maryland archives) to central events in the history of one of our country's most remarkable families from the 1660s to the fall of Richmond in 1865. Ezra Greenspan, Edmund and Louise Kahn Chair in the Humanities, Emeritus at Southern Methodist University, is a literary, cultural, and media historian who has written...
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 on Friday mornings 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...
Tickets are on sale for our annual spring Gala, London Town in Bloom! Join us for a delicious dinner by Zeffert and Gold, an open bar, silent and live auction, and dancing the night away to help provide history and nature programs to thousands of visitors who learn about London Town's historical, archaeological, and horticultural offerings. Tickets are $175 per person or $325 per couple. Pre-registration required.
The Muddy Creek Artists Guild is very excited to invite everyone back to Honey's Harvest Farm in Lothian for Spring Artfest 2024! Shop new and local art in the big, beautiful barn. Stop by the DIY Art table and create your own masterpiece. All ages are welcome. In addition to all the artwork created by our south county artists, there will also be local bakers, distillers and wine makers. It's a casual event in a beautiful setting. There will also be live music and plenty of outdoor seating. Grab some lunch...
William Paca Garden; Enter at 3 Martin Street An Annapolis tradition for 50 years, the William Paca Garden Plant Sale provides the opportunity to take home a piece of history. HA volunteers personally raise over 7,000 plants – perennials, annuals, trees, vines, and vegetable starts – that represent the best of the old and the new. Staff and volunteers are on hand to answer your gardening questions. Proceeds of this beloved annual tradition support the mission and programs of Historic Annapolis and the William Paca Garden. A printed copy of...
Join Banneker-Douglass Museum for a powerful lecture, conversation, and archive activity led by Black history-based artist Jason Patterson and REVISIT/REIMAGINE guest curator Thomas James. This thought-provoking program will explore Patterson's work that highlights the Civil Rights era, Black American movements nationally, as well as on Maryland's Eastern Shore. We will also highlight acts of resistance that took place against the surging White supremacy and anti-Blackness policies implemented during that time. Immediately following the discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in an interactive artifacts activity. Attendees are encouraged to...
William Paca Garden; Enter at 3 Martin Street An Annapolis tradition for 50 years, the William Paca Garden Plant Sale provides the opportunity to take home a piece of history. HA volunteers personally raise over 7,000 plants – perennials, annuals, trees, vines, and vegetable starts – that represent the best of the old and the new. Staff and volunteers are on hand to answer your gardening questions. Proceeds of this beloved annual tradition support the mission and programs of Historic Annapolis and the William Paca Garden. A printed copy of...
The Muddy Creek Artists Guild is very excited to invite everyone back to Honey's Harvest Farm in Lothian for Spring Artfest 2024! Shop new and local art in the big, beautiful barn. Stop by the DIY Art table and create your own masterpiece. All ages are welcome. In addition to all the artwork created by our south county artists, there will also be local bakers, distillers and wine makers. It's a casual event in a beautiful setting. There will also be live music and plenty of outdoor seating. Grab some lunch...
This Mother's Day, why buy your mom a bouquet when you can make one together? In this hour-long class, you'll enjoy mimosas and learn how to create beautiful arrangements for bouquets, centerpieces, wreaths, and more. While enjoying time with mom (or your bestie!), you'll each craft a gorgeous centerpiece to take home. Member tickets: $35 Non-member tickets: $45 Pre-registration required. Must be 21 years or older to attend.
From navy to army, a good drink is crucial for morale! This month we’ll be sampling the drinks available to both soldier and sailor and mix up the naval classic Grog as well as a fruity Sangaree. Pre-registration required. Member tickets: $25 Non-member tickets: $33 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 on Friday mornings 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...
In 1811, Frances Loockerman moved into the Hammond-Harwood House with her husband and three children. Over the next 46 years, she saw the neighborhood transform. On this walking tour of Maryland Avenue, led by Hammond-Harwood House Curator, Lucinda Dukes Edinberg, we will visit places Frances would have known, note changes she would have been aware of, and fill in the streetscape she could not have imagined. Tour begins in front of the Hammond-Harwood House, 19 Maryland Avenue. Price: $15 | Members: $10
The Muddy Creek Artists Guild is very excited to invite everyone back to Honey's Harvest Farm in Lothian for Spring Artfest 2024! Shop new and local art in the big, beautiful barn. Stop by the DIY Art table and create your own masterpiece. All ages are welcome. In addition to all the artwork created by our south county artists, there will also be local bakers, distillers and wine makers. It's a casual event in a beautiful setting. There will also be live music and plenty of outdoor seating. Grab some lunch...
The Muddy Creek Artists Guild is very excited to invite everyone back to Honey's Harvest Farm in Lothian for Spring Artfest 2024! Shop new and local art in the big, beautiful barn. Stop by the DIY Art table and create your own masterpiece. All ages are welcome. In addition to all the artwork created by our south county artists, there will also be local bakers, distillers and wine makers. It's a casual event in a beautiful setting. There will also be live music and plenty of outdoor seating. Grab some lunch...
Come celebrate the “Year of the Garden” with Historic Annapolis! Join landscape architect and Anne Arundel Community College professor Anne Gleeson for an in-person lecture on the open-air terrace of the William Paca House, overlooking the beautiful Paca Garden. Learn from Anne about planning and designing a beautiful, native garden, including an understanding of soils, plants to choose, invasive species to beware of, and general guidelines on garden creation and maintenance. Native plants gardens attract beneficial insects, birds, and microorganisms that create a healthy ecology, provide wildlife habitat, and help...
The AACPS Office of Equity and Social Studies Office is excited to celebrate the accomplishments of our Local History Workgroup over the years and all the partners that contributed to its success. The celebration will be held on Tuesday, May 21st from 5:00pm – 6:00pm at the Carver Professional Development Center located at 2671 Carver Rd. Gambrills, MD 21054. Light refreshments will be served.
HA’s Vice President of Preservation, Rachel Robinson, will provide an overview and insights into the interesting development of Murray Hill. The neighborhood was first plated in 1890 on part of a 256-acre tract, providing opportunities for a multitude of architectural styles—described in the Architecture in Annapolis: A Field Guide as “a veritable United Nations of early 20th-century revival-style architecture.” This presentation will introduce tips for identifying the variety of styles and provide the histories and preservation success stories of several homes. Additionally, the first two Historic Markers outside the local historic...
From navy to army, a good drink is crucial for morale! This month we’ll be sampling the drinks available to both soldier and sailor and mix up the naval classic Grog as well as a fruity Sangaree. Pre-registration required. Member tickets: $25 Non-member tickets: $33 Must be 21 years or older to attend.
The annual Anna E. Greenberg Leadership Symposium will explore the role of the modern board of directors within an ever-evolving nonprofit sector. Facilitators and panelists will discuss the dynamic roles of boards and staff in nonprofits as organizations professionalize, and demographics and cultures shift. The session will begin with a presentation on adaptive leadership and the evolving role of a board as a nonprofit grows. This includes a candid discussion of the common pain points and pitfalls nonprofits executives and board leaders experience as a nonprofit shifts from a hands-on...
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 on Friday mornings 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...
250 years ago in May 1774, the American Revolution was brewing in Annapolis! Are you a loyal subject of King George or a supporter of the rebels in Boston? Join the debate at our Colonial Coffee House and choose which resolution you want to sign!
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 on Friday mornings 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...