Visit Hogshead, a humble home on Pinkney Street, for an interactive living history experience! Learn what life was like for the Òlower and middling sortÓ in early Maryland from Mistress Nan Snead, a baker. Cost: Admission to Hogshead is pay-what-you-wish. Your donation supports HAÕs mission-driven programs, exhibits, and educational outreach.
Did you know? Coffeehouses aren't new to Annapolis! Even in the era of Mr. Paca, coffeehouses were a place to meet. Mary Howard, proprietress of the Maryland Coffeehouse will be setting up shop at Hogshead Tavern on Sunday, November 19. Learn more about 18th century coffeehouses and taverns from Mrs. Howard, as she displays some […]
Annapolis's favorite holiday activity makes its return for the 2023 holiday season! On weekends throughout December, Miss Anne will be adorned with reindeer spirit for an intimate 45-minute "sleigh ride" including hot cocoa, holiday music, and good cheer. Captain Santa is at the helm during this festive evening cruise on Spa Creek. Blankets will be […]
Annapolis's favorite holiday activity makes its return for the 2023 holiday season! On weekends throughout December, Miss Anne will be adorned with reindeer spirit for an intimate 45-minute "sleigh ride" including hot cocoa, holiday music, and good cheer. Captain Santa is at the helm during this festive evening cruise on Spa Creek. Blankets will be […]
The conduct of Siege Warfare in the 18th century is often mentioned with little or no explanation of how and why it was conducted. Armies of the period, including those engaged in the American War for Independence, followed well-established and highly developed tactical doctrines for the attack and defense of fortified places. A successful siege […]
William Paca is remembered as one of the four Maryland patriots who signed the Declaration of Independence, but that historic moment in 1776 is best understood in the broader context of his personal and political lives._ Glenn E. Campbell, retired Senior Historian of Historic Annapolis, outlines the basic_contours of PacaÕs life and highlights his public […]
Throughout history, many leaders have lifted their voices in calls to action to help create a better world. Step into our American Story with a special guided tour for homeschool families at the Museum of Historic Annapolis. Discover the diverse stories of revolutionaries, civil rights leaders and other changemakers throughout our shared history. Then, walk […]
Mark your calendars to celebrate all things Maryland in 2024! You'll be able to immerse yourself in the wonder of the Old Line State all weekend throughout Annapolis in celebration of Maryland Day. Explore the William Paca House and Garden and Hogshead, wander through the Waterfront Warehouse, and discover the diverse history of our capital […]
SchoolÕs out! Come join us for some fun at the Museum of Historic Annapolis. Explore the Museum on a scavenger hunt and create special craft projects inspired by the objects and artifacts found in our collection. Crafts are geared toward school-aged children, but all ages are welcome. Advance registration for a timed entry spot is […]
Step into Hogshead and encounter two working women of 18th century Annapolis. It is the year 1774, and you can listen in on an intimate conversation...hear the latest in poultices, salves, and patent medicines for what ails you from a colonial midwife, Charlotte Small, as she gives advice of the era to printer Annapolis printer, […]
Historic Annapolis welcomes Gregory Nedved, Historian for the Center for Cryptologic History, to the Virtual Lecture Series for a special presentation Ð with Revolutionary War stories that you probably have never heard before!
Stop by the William Paca House to meet living historian Drew Shuptar-Rayvis to learn about the indigenous peoples who inhabited this area by the Chesapeake Bay. The year is 1695 and Annapolis is the new capital of colonial Maryland. Explore the interconnected relationship between European settlers and the Algonkian peoples and learn about the adaptation […]
