Step back into the past and explore the vital role of sewing and laundry in the daily life of a colonial household. Discover how women and girls kept their families clothed, warm, and respectable. Learn about "plain sewing," the making and mending of essential garments, bedding, and linens. Experience a period-accurate laundry demonstration. See how […]
Join Drew Shuptar-Rayvis, citizen of the Pocomoke Indian Nation, to honor the sacrifices and contributions of Algonkian peoples during the American Revolution. Learn about Algonkian and Iroquoian material culture, trade, […]
Take a break from screen time and join the students of Broadneck High School’s Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society at Hogshead Trades Museum for a day of old-fashioned fun! Students […]
Meet living historian Daniel Sieh to explore the lives of Asian people in the American colonies in the 1700's and discover some of the under told stories of the American […]
Step onto Pinkney Street and meet soldiers, camp followers, and musicians and experience the Revolutionary War through living history. Learn how African Americans served on both sides of the conflict and explore the military equipment they used. Discover the essential roles women played in military camps and hear fife and drum music that guided troops […]
Drop in and visit the 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 finely-dressed ladies and gentlemen as they delight in this idyllic garden setting. Advance […]
Marylanders organized a rapid-response militia to defend liberty during the early days of the American Revolution. Known as the Maryland Flying Camp, this force was more than a military unit; it was a civilian experience that transformed daily life in 1776. Stop by Pinkney Street to meet living historians and experience how Marylanders lived, worked, […]
It’s the spring of 1776 and the American Revolution is underway. British occupation of several colonies, combined with Congress’s non-importation policy on British goods, makes essential supplies increasingly scarce for tradespeople. Catharine Futier, a free Black woman who earns her living as a laundress and seamstress, is among those deeply affected by these restrictions. Step into her shop […]
Save the date for a one-of-a-kind 4th of July Celebration in 2026 at the William Paca House & Garden, Hogshead, Waterfront Warehouse and the Museum of Historic Annapolis! More information and details will be shared soon.
