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 Annapolis? Stroll down Pinkney Street and discover the hopes and fears of the local townspeople. Listen to the fierce debates shaping this pivotal moment. Will […]
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 […]
The United States Constitution was ratified in 1789; however, the document’s meaning has not always been clear. This is because many debates over constitutional interpretation were settled during the Constitutional Convention. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Historic Annapolis, Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum, & Maryland Hall Present: Abby Phillip Join a conversation with Abby Phillip, CNN’s host of News Night, as she shares thoughts on her lived experience from her […]
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 […]
North Slavery in Colonial America We tend to think of slavery as a labor system that was confined to the American South. But it turns out that that’s not the full story. Slavery was also a fact of life in many northern colonies before the American Revolution. Northern slavery was never as widespread or as […]
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. “Trick […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dr. Richard Bell joins us for a hybrid in-person/virtual lecture as he celebrates his new book, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World. The in-person lecture is currently […]
