Meet the Civil War First Maryland Volunteer Infantry Regiment on Pinkney Street! Learn about their recruiting efforts in August and September of 1862 to replace troops lost at the battle of Front Royal, as well as reintegrate the prisoners to be exchanged and paroled at Camp Parole. Cost is FREE with Suggested Donation of $5 […]
Loyalist Ladies of Annapolis – the King is ever our Sovereign! Stop by Hogshead Milliner’s Shop and meet Mrs. Calvert and Mrs.Dulaney. The year is 1775, and these refined women would never publicly express their loyalist opinions, but you might be able to hear their actual sentiments after the merchant steps out of the shop […]
Join us on the Paca Terrace and meet furniture maker Bob Van Dyke. Visitors will learn about Federal period furniture with a focus on Annapolis cabinet maker, John Shaw. Bob will demonstrate some of the techniques used to create basic inlays. As Director of the Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking and a Contributing Editor for […]
Step back in time to the early summer of 1775, as visitors are invited into a gathering of Annapolis’ Patriot ladies who are discussing rising tensions with the British Crown across […]
Discover the essential maritime craft of rope making as it was practiced in colonial Annapolis. Drop by Hogshead Trades Museum and see a skilled ropemaker create cording using traditional tools and […]
Pull up a chair at Mrs. Howard’s Coffee House and hear the conversations and customs around coffee culture in colonial Annapolis. Admission Cost: $5 suggested donation Accessibility: Accessing this program requires ascending a flight of stairs. Cancellation and Refund Policy: Historic Annapolis reserves the right to cancel or alter any programs. Unless otherwise stated, all tickets […]
It’s the fall of 1775 and General George Washington now commands a revolutionary army. In the northern colonies, open conflict with the British Crown has begun—but what about here in […]
Step back in time with living historian Antoine Watts and explore the legacy of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment. Formed in 1775, this groundbreaking regiment was the first in the Continental […]
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 […]
Celebrate a Colonial Holiday with Historic Annapolis! Step back in time and ring in the season with a festive afternoon of yuletide cheer at the William Paca House and the […]
Celebrate Black History Month at the Museum of Historic Annapolis! Drop in on Saturday, February 7 for special family activities to commemorate the rich cultural heritage of the African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Take our NEW tour, Race and Rights Guided Tour of the Museum, offered at 11 am and 2 pm (pre-registration required; space is […]
Celebrate Maryland Day with Historic Annapolis! On Saturday, visit the William Paca House & Garden and then encounter living historians on Pinkney Street as they bring Hogshead to life. Explore the Waterfront Warehouse and the Museum of Historic Annapolis and discover diverse stories and amazing objects that represent over 400 years of our shared history. Admission […]
