Maryland Day Liberty Tree Kickoff Event
On March 25th, join Historic Annapolis and the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area at the William Paca House & Garden when we plant a seedling grown from the only surviving genetically […]
Calendar of Events
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William Paca House & Garden 186 Prince George St, Annapolis, MD, United States
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Homeschool Day at Hogshead
Hogshead Trades Museum 43 Pinkney St, Annapolis, MD, United StatesHistoric Annapolis warmly welcomes homeschoolers to join us for a special day of hands-on learning. Step back in time at Hogshead Trades Museum, a unique dwelling on historic Pinkney Street, and learn how working-class people lived in Annapolis during the Revolutionary era. During this interactive experience, students will be led by guides in colonial attire […]
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Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime: My Friend Earth
William Paca House & Garden 186 Prince George St, Annapolis, MD, United StatesMr. 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. […]
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Race and Rights Tour at the Museum of Historic Annapolis
Museum of Historic Annapolis 99 Main Street, Annapolis, MD, United StatesJoin presenter Briayna Cuffie on this 50-minute guided tour of the Museum that highlights the powerful contributions of African American community leaders in shaping the city’s history. Explore their impact on local life, landmark court cases, and pivotal legislation that advanced civil rights in Annapolis and beyond. Advance registration recommended. Walk-ins will be accommodated only […]
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Hand and Hearth – Women’s Work in the Colonial Home
Hogshead Trades Museum 43 Pinkney St, Annapolis, MD, United StatesStep 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 […]
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Race and Rights Tour at the Museum of Historic Annapolis
Museum of Historic Annapolis 99 Main Street, Annapolis, MD, United StatesJoin presenter Briayna Cuffie on this 50-minute guided tour of the Museum that highlights the powerful contributions of African American community leaders in shaping the city’s history. Explore their impact on local life, landmark court cases, and pivotal legislation that advanced civil rights in Annapolis and beyond. Advance registration recommended. Walk-ins will be accommodated only […]
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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 StatesIn 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 […]
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Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime: My Friend Earth
William Paca House & Garden 186 Prince George St, Annapolis, MD, United StatesMr. 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. […]
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Virtual Lecture – Lineage: Genealogy and the Power of Connection in Early America
Virtual Event Zoom Virtual LectureGenealogy is everywhere– online, on screens, through organizations and conferences and more. But technologies aside, genealogy was everywhere in the 1700s, too. And while we may think of Americans living in the 1700s as largely the subject of genealogy research, they were active participants in what was a foundational interest and practice in their own […]
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SOLD OUT – Paca Garden Guided Tour
William Paca House & Garden 186 Prince George St, Annapolis, MD, United StatesJoin us for a guided garden tour of the Paca Garden, a beautifully restored colonial English garden. A knowledgeable docent will share its history from its Revolutionary beginnings during the time of William Paca, signer of the Declaration of Independence, to today. Explore the two-acre terraced landscape and formal parterres, as well as the wilderness […]
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Loyalty and Zeal: Algonkians of the Revolution (1774-1783)
Hogshead Trades Museum 43 Pinkney St, Annapolis, MD, United StatesJoin 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, and daily life. Explore the difficult choices between patriotism, loyalty, and neutrality as Native communities struggled to protect their ways of life. Analyze the destruction […]
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SOLD OUT – Revolutionary Annapolis Walking Tour
Museum of Historic Annapolis 99 Main Street, Annapolis, MD, United StatesJoin Historian Glenn E. Campbell for a “Revolutionary Annapolis Walking Tour.” Walk in the footsteps of patriot leader William Paca as you follow his dramatic personal and political story through the revolutionary era.