Event Category: October 2025

Stop by Hogshead Trades Museum for a special program highlighting the courageous contributions of African American women during the Civil War. Meet living historians and hear the compelling stories of three extraordinary women: Lucy Ann Walker – The Clothesline Spy Mary Bowser – The Confederate White House Black Dispatcher Mary Louvestre – The Ironclad Informant… Continue reading Corsets and Contraband: African American Women’s Labor in the Fight for Freedom

Step back in time as the Annapolis Living Historians bring the Paca House to life with stories of loss, remembrance, and tradition. On this immersive guided tour of the Paca House, travel through different moments in the life of William Paca and meet some of the people who shaped his world. Discover how early Americans mourned—and… Continue reading Mourning and Memory: Spirits of the Paca House

Drop in anytime during open hours for Storytime at the Hogshead Trades Museum! Discover the fascinating lives and stories of tradespeople from the past and enjoy a fun coloring activity inspired by historic trades and daily life.  Cost: Free ($5 suggested donation) Accessibility: Accessing this program requires ascending a flight of stairs.   Cancellation and Refund Policy: Historic Annapolis reserves the… Continue reading Storytime at Hogshead: Tales of a Tradesperson

Drop in anytime during open hours for Storytime at the Hogshead Trades Museum! Discover the fascinating lives and stories of tradespeople from the past and enjoy a fun coloring activity inspired by historic trades and daily life.  Cost: Free ($5 suggested donation) Accessibility: Accessing this program requires ascending a flight of stairs.   Cancellation and Refund Policy:… Continue reading Storytime at Hogshead: Tales of a Tradesperson

Thank you for your interest! This program is at capacity. Please join us for one of our other fabulous events! Step into the magic of the season with a special Nutcracker Storytime at the  William Paca House and Garden, in partnership with the Ballet Theatre of Maryland! Join us for a whimsical afternoon where the… Continue reading SOLD OUT – Nutcracker Storytime with the Ballet Theatre of Maryland

Historic Annapolis, Inc., Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum, and Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts are pleased to present “A Conversation with Abby Phillip” at Maryland Hall on October 12, 2025 at 6 pm. Anchor of CNN’s NewsNight with Abby Phillip, Ms. Phillip will share her thoughts on her lived experience, from her Maryland childhood to her noteworthy career as a… Continue reading A Conversation with Abby Phillip

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: “Trick or Treat on Scary Street” by Lance Bass

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 Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything” by Linda Williams

Step back to the turbulent days of 1775 and meet the newly formed Maryland State Marines as they recruit for the fight against Great Britain. Discover how Maryland prepared to defend its shores, waterways, and people at the start of the American Revolution. Cost: FREE ($5 suggested donation – help support programs like these!) Accessibility:… Continue reading Defenders of the Chesapeake: Maryland State Marines

Storyteller Jefferson Holland presents a delightful program of original tall tales and songs inspired by the people and places of the Bay, from the Native Americans who feasted on oysters along her shores to the modern-day sailors who ply her waters. Food/drink suggestion: Chesapeake oyster stew with Fordham Copperhead Ale The Historic Annapolis 2025 Virtual… Continue reading Virtual Lecture – Despicable Pirates, 3,000-Year-Old Oyster Shells & Cannibal Crabs! Tall Tales of Annapolis & the Chesapeake Bay