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  • Event Poster: Historian and philanthropist David Rubenstein and NBC News correspondent Andrea Mitchell discuss democracy at an Historic Annapolis event.

    SOLD OUT – The American Experiment: Democracy at 250 – A Conversation with Historian and Philanthropist David Rubenstein and NBC News Correspondent Andrea Mitchell

    Maryland Hall 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, Maryland, United States

    In celebration of our nation's upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Historic Annapolis and Maryland Hall are pleased to present a distinctive afternoon of reflection on America’s founding principles and their enduring preservation. Join us for a lively and unique conversation with historian and philanthropist, David Rubenstein, and legendary NBC News […]

  • Book cover for When the Declaration of Independence Was News

    Virtual Lecture – When the Declaration of Independence Was News

    Virtual Event Zoom Virtual Lecture

    Publishing for the 250th anniversary of the United States, Dr. Emily Sneff’s latest book, When the Declaration of Independence Was News, focuses on the nation’s founding document at the moment of its creation in 1776, before anyone knew what the legacy of the Declaration would be or if the United States would win the war […]

  • Charlotte Small in colonial clothing

    Call the Midwife: Charlotte Small, a Colonial-Era Annapolis Midwife

    Museum of Historic Annapolis 99 Main Street, Annapolis, MD, United States

    Curious about midwifery and herbal medicine in colonial Annapolis? Come meet Charlotte Small at the Museum of Historic Annapolis and discover her daily life and the vital roles she played as a midwife, herbalist, and tradeswoman in the community. Following the presentation, Charlotte will “remove her colonial cap” and step out of character for an […]

  • Charlotte Small in colonial clothing

    Call the Midwife: Charlotte Small, a Colonial-Era Annapolis Midwife

    Museum of Historic Annapolis 99 Main Street, Annapolis, MD, United States

    Curious about midwifery and herbal medicine in colonial Annapolis? Come meet Charlotte Small at the Museum of Historic Annapolis and discover her daily life and the vital roles she played as a midwife, herbalist, and tradeswoman in the community. Following the presentation, Charlotte will “remove her colonial cap” and step out of character for an […]

  • The Painter's Fire book cover

    Virtual Lecture – The Painter’s Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution

    Virtual Event Zoom Virtual Lecture

    The war that we now call the American Revolution was not only fought in the colonies by soldiers with muskets and bayonets. On both sides of the Atlantic, artists also played an integral role in forging revolutionary ideals. Discover with Dr. Zara Anishanslin the inspiring stories and intertwined lives of three largely forgotten Patriot artists: […]

  • A reenactor portraying a colonial-era printer

    Virtual Lecture – William and Dinah Nuthead: Maryland’s First Printers

    Virtual Event Zoom Virtual Lecture

    Before Jonas and Anne Catharine Hoof Green, there was William and Dinah Nuthead, Maryland's first printing duo. William Nuthead was the first printer in Maryland and the first to operate a press in Virginia, establishing his business in St. Mary's City in 1685 after being barred from printing in Virginia by the colonial government. Following […]

  • Luxury colonial-era exotic foods on a table

    Virtual Lecture – Exotic Imports & Elegant Dining: Annapolis in Its Golden Age (1763–1774)

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    Step into the world of colonial luxury with food historian Joyce White in this engaging lecture exploring the remarkable imported foods that defined status and refinement in Annapolis during the 1700s. This convergence of wealth and robust trade, particularly during the city’s Golden Age, allowed the wealthiest residents access to an extraordinary array of global […]