Join us for an inspiring Naturalization Ceremony on the outdoor terrace of the William Paca House and Garden as individuals from communities around the world take the Oath of Citizenship and become the nation’s newest citizens. The ceremony will be conducted by officials from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The Naturalization Ceremony is free and […]
On the eve of Revolution, stop by the Hogshead Trades Museum and meet Mary Howard, proprietress of the Maryland Coffeehouse! Discover how colonial coffeehouses in Annapolis stirred the spirit of […]
Join Historic Annapolis for our Fourth of July Festival! Experience a full day of history, celebration, and family-friendly fun as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence! One ticket gives you access […]
It's the Summer of 1776. Independence has just been declared, and the Revolutionary War is in full swing. As the Continental Army tries to fill its ranks, people question: “How […]
This talk explores the story of Colonel Tench Tilghman—George Washington’s most trusted aide-de-camp—and his complicated ties to a family torn between loyalty to the Crown and the cause of independence. Discover how General George Washington himself navigated relationships with the Tilghmans—father, uncle, and brothers—on both sides of the war, and what their story reveals about unity, conflict, and […]
The Historic Annapolis Book Club invites you to explore the past through the power of storytelling. Each month, club members gather at the Museum of Historic Annapolis to discuss works […]
Meet Camp Followers from the Revolutionary War! Visit Hogshead Trades Museum and learn from living history interpreters about the vital roles women played during the fight for independence: cooks, laundresses, nurses, and more. Discover how their labor and resourcefulness helped sustain the army and shape the course of the war. This is a drop-in style […]
Publishing for the 250th anniversary of the United States, Dr. Emily Sneff’s latest book, When the Declaration of Independence Was News, focuses on the nation’s founding document at the moment of its creation in 1776, before anyone knew what the legacy of the Declaration would be or if the United States would win the war […]
Drop by Pinkney Street to meet the First Maryland Regiment and learn about their fateful campaign to New York in the early days of the Revolutionary War. 1776: The die […]
The Historic Annapolis Book Club invites you to explore the past through the power of storytelling. Each month, club members gather at the Museum of Historic Annapolis to discuss works of historical fiction and nonfiction — books that bring history to life in meaningful and memorable ways. Led by Historic Annapolis staff member Christina Chaffman, […]
Hello! What about the ladies? Join us at Hogshead Trades Museum to celebrate 250 years of Revolutionary women for Women's Equality Day. Meet Annapolis tradeswomen as they discuss women’s roles […]
Curious about midwifery and herbal medicine in colonial Annapolis? Come meet Charlotte Small at the Museum of Historic Annapolis and discover her daily life and the vital roles she played as a midwife, herbalist, and tradeswoman in the community. Following the presentation, Charlotte will “remove her colonial cap” and step out of character for an […]
