Join Historic Annapolis for a Volunteer Open House! Meet current Historic Annapolis volunteers and staff, explore roles that match your interests and skills, and discover how you can make a real impact in your own community. More than 100 volunteers contribute over 9,000 hours each year to support our historic sites and mission. From museum […]
This event is now sold out. Thank you for your interest! We hope to offer this workshop again in the future. Do you LOVE maps, buildings, and history? So do we! Historians, preservationists, and planners often turn to the a resource that was never meant to have such lasting value: Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps. Created […]
Celebrate Presidents’ Day at the Museum of Historic Annapolis! Drop in and join us for a day of fun and discovery as we honor America’s presidents through hands-on activities and family-friendly exploration. All activities are included with admission. Create a patriotic craft inspired by the colors and symbols of our nation. Go on a Museum […]
As 1775 ended, the British Army in North America faced setbacks at Lexington, Concord, Bunker Hill, and Canada. Confined to Boston, the Crown worked on plans to try to reestablish Royal authority across the American colonies. In this in-person lecture at the Museum of Historic Annapolis, James McGaughey examines proposed strategies, leadership challenges, and clashes with the newly formed Continental […]
Join us at the Museum of Historic Annapolis for a special program and discover the story behind Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse: A Chesapeake Bay Icon, the first and only book […]
Educators are invited to join Historic Annapolis for an engaging teacher professional development workshop that explores Maryland's transformation from a British colony to a leading voice in the American Revolution. This session examines the political, economic, and social forces that shaped Maryland during this time. Participants will explore key events in Maryland’s path toward revolution […]
In this presentation, Mark Letzer explores the surviving silver from the workshops of Annapolis silversmiths in the 1700s. He not only illustrates the few surviving objects but illuminates the lives […]
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 […]
Visit the Museum of Historic Annapolis and celebrate Women's History - and the power of women! We'll be welcoming special living historians and highlighting the contributions of women to the shaping of our nation. All activities are included with Museum admission. Meet Camp Followers from the Revolutionary War - Learn from living history interpreters about the […]
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. It’s […]
Celebrate Maryland Day with Historic Annapolis! On Friday, explore the William Paca Garden and the Waterfront Warehouse and discover the history of Maryland's capital city by the water. Check out our Saturday and Sunday activities, too! William Paca Garden 186 Prince George Street Visit the William Paca Garden and explore a secret oasis of natural […]
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 […]
