• Virtual Lecture – William and Dinah Nuthead: Maryland’s First Printers

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    Before Jonas and Anne Catharine Hoof Green, there was William and Dinah Nuthead, Maryland's first printing duo. William Nuthead was the first printer in Maryland and the first to operate a press in Virginia, establishing his business in St. Mary's City in 1685 after being barred from printing in Virginia by the colonial government. Following […]

  • Chime After Chime: How a Clock Knows the Time

    Hogshead Trades Museum 43 Pinkney St, Annapolis, MD, United States

    How does a clock know what hour to strike? Join our resident clockmaker, Stephen Sieracki, for a hands-on exploration of the mechanisms that allow clocks to count, track, and announce […]

  • Virtual Lecture – Exotic Imports & Elegant Dining: Annapolis in Its Golden Age (1763–1774)

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    Step into the world of colonial luxury with food historian Joyce White in this engaging lecture exploring the remarkable imported foods that defined status and refinement in Annapolis during the 1700s. This convergence of wealth and robust trade, particularly during the city’s Golden Age, allowed the wealthiest residents access to an extraordinary array of global […]