Event Category: May 2025

Who made and sold instruments? Which ones were popular? Where was music played? Join us at Hogshead Trades Museum and meet fiddler Squire Tomas and local herbalist Mercy as they share with visitors the importance of music in early Annapolis. Discover how music brought people together—from taverns and parlors to ballrooms and backyards. Visitors can… Continue reading Tunes Through Time: The Sounds of Early Annapolis

May is preservation month! Join us for a guided walking tour of Brewer Hill Cemetery. Learn the origins of this historic African American burial site. Hear stories of those interred here including military veterans, activists and local luminaries. Learn about current preservation and documentation projects at the Cemetery today and how you can get involved!… Continue reading Brewer Hill Cemetery Tour with Historic Annapolis

Rise and Shine with Yoga in the Paca Garden! Join us for this special yoga series with Cathy Shaw. This 50-minute Vinyasa yoga style class is designed for all levels and includes sequences such as sun salutations, standing and seated postures, back bending and a strong focus on the power of breath awareness. Suitable for… Continue reading Yoga in the Garden II

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. … Continue reading Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime: “The Bug Collector” by Alex Griffiths

Drop in and visit the William Paca Garden, a charming respite in the heart of bustling Annapolis. On this day, you’ll encounter the colonial gentry of Annapolis enjoying a garden party at the Summer House, portrayed by the Annapolis Living Historians. Interact with these finely-dressed ladies and gentlemen as they delight in this idyllic garden… Continue reading Colonial Garden Party

Jefferson Holland will share some of his favorite places to explore in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County with notes from his book, “ Walk around Arundel: 52 places to hike with your dog (and other best friends)” – a collection of essays from his popular column in the Annapolis Capital. Food and drink suggestion: crab… Continue reading Virtual Lecture – Walk Around Arundel: 52 Places to Hike with Your Dog(and other best friends) with Jefferson Holland

Come out and shop til you drop with us in downtown Annapolis! Start your shopping spree at the Museum of Historic Annapolis, where you can enjoy a Pacatini and some nibbles, then head out into town where our retail partners will have special discounts for our Paca Girlfriends. Pick up your dress and accessories for… Continue reading Paca Girlfriends Shopping Night