Event Category: October 2024

Orlando Ridout V Memorial Lecture

Historic Annapolis and the Maryland Historical Trust invite you to virtually attend the 2024 Orlando Ridout V Memorial Lecture on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6 pm. The lecture is free, however reservations are required and can be made here. Donations are encouraged. This year, we are pleased to welcome Carl R. Lounsbury, Adjunct Associate… Continue reading Orlando Ridout V Memorial Lecture

Spirits of the Past: Disease, Death, Mourning & Superstitions

In October, experience a spirited tour of the historic William Paca House, highlighting tales of the past: sickness, treatments, mourning rituals, and superstitions. You’ll be guided by candlelight on a special tour focusing on the treatment of diseases, medical practices of the women of the era, contributions of the enslaved, local physicians, and mourning rituals… Continue reading Spirits of the Past: Disease, Death, Mourning & Superstitions

Spirits of the Past: Disease, Death, Mourning & Superstitions

In October, experience a spirited tour of the historic William Paca House, highlighting tales of the past: sickness, treatments, mourning rituals, and superstitions. You’ll be guided by candlelight on a special tour focusing on the treatment of diseases, medical practices of the women of the era, contributions of the enslaved, local physicians, and mourning rituals… Continue reading Spirits of the Past: Disease, Death, Mourning & Superstitions

Guided Paca Garden Tour

Extended by popular demand! 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 October. Take a stroll through our beautifully restored two-acre 18th century English garden on a lovely fall morning.… Continue reading Guided Paca Garden Tour

Spirits of the Past: Disease, Death, Mourning & Superstitions

In October, experience a spirited tour of the historic William Paca House, highlighting tales of the past: sickness, treatments, mourning rituals, and superstitions. You’ll be guided by candlelight on a special tour focusing on the treatment of diseases, medical practices of the women of the era, contributions of the enslaved, local physicians, and mourning rituals… Continue reading Spirits of the Past: Disease, Death, Mourning & Superstitions

Spirits of the Past: Disease, Death, Mourning & Superstitions

In October, experience a spirited tour of the historic William Paca House, highlighting tales of the past: sickness, treatments, mourning rituals, and superstitions. You’ll be guided by candlelight on a special tour focusing on the treatment of diseases, medical practices of the women of the era, contributions of the enslaved, local physicians, and mourning rituals… Continue reading Spirits of the Past: Disease, Death, Mourning & Superstitions

Spirits of the Past: Disease, Death, Mourning & Superstitions

In October, experience a spirited tour of the historic William Paca House, highlighting tales of the past: sickness, treatments, mourning rituals, and superstitions. You’ll be guided by candlelight on a special tour focusing on the treatment of diseases, medical practices of the women of the era, contributions of the enslaved, local physicians, and mourning rituals… Continue reading Spirits of the Past: Disease, Death, Mourning & Superstitions

Unwrapping Chocolate’s Secrets: A Guided Chocolate Tasting with Joyce White

Discover the secrets of chocolate at this seasonal in-person lecture with food historian Joyce White. Learn how to read chocolate labels to make more informed decisions before purchasing either mass-produced or artisanal varieties. Participants will learn about cacao, the fruit from which chocolate is made and how cacao was processed from the pre-industrial days to… Continue reading Unwrapping Chocolate’s Secrets: A Guided Chocolate Tasting with Joyce White