Who made and sold instruments? Which ones were popular? Where was music played? Join us at Hogshead Trades Museum and meet fiddler Squire Tomas and local herbalist Mercy as they share with visitors the importance of music in early Annapolis. Discover how music brought people togetherÑfrom taverns and parlors to ballrooms and backyards. Visitors can […]
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. […]
Jefferson Holland will share some of his favorite places to explore in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County with notes from his book, Ò Walk around Arundel: 52 places to hike with your dog (and other best friends)Ó Ð a collection of essays from his popular column in the Annapolis Capital. Food and drink suggestion: crab […]
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. […]
Join us in the Paca Garden as Maryland Opera celebrates the season with arias and ensembles from Grand Opera, Operetta, and Broadway/The Great American Songbook. Join Soprano Natalie Conte, Tenor Louis Tiemann, and Mezzo Soprano Elizabeth Sarian to hear your favorites sung by these renowned singers in our beautiful garden. There is no […]
Why did so many 17th century Americans believe that witches walked among them? How could they balance their faith in reason with a belief system that encouraged them to see wondrous signs of God’s love and the Devil’s temptations all around them? How did they respond when they believed the devil’s servants were stalking their […]
Rise and Shine with Yoga in the Paca Garden! Join us for this special yoga series with Cathy Shaw. This 50-minute Vinyasa yoga style class is designed for all levels and includes sequences such as sun salutations, standing and seated postures, back bending and a strong focus on the power of breath awareness. Suitable for […]
Loyalist Ladies of Annapolis Ð the King is ever our Sovereign! Stop by Hogshead MillinerÕs Shop and meet Mrs. Calvert and Mrs.Dulaney. The year is 1775, and these refined women would never publicly express their loyalist opinions, but you might be able to hear their actual sentiments after the merchant steps out of the shop […]
Happy Juneteenth! Join the community in celebration of this day of freedom at the Juneteenth parade on Saturday June 21, 2025! The Annapolis Juneteenth Parade will step off at 11:00 am on Calvert Street, heads up West Street and ends at Amos Garret Blvd. Juneteenth, also called Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the ending […]
Join the community in celebration of this national day of freedom at the Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 21, 2024! Visit Historic Annapolis at the Juneteenth Festival! Enjoy family activities, giveaways, and more at our festival table. The Annapolis Juneteenth Festival will be an event to remember with live music and entertainment, food, and vendors. […]
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. […]
Meet the Civil War First Maryland Volunteer Infantry Regiment on Pinkney Street! Learn about their recruiting efforts in August and September of 1862 to replace troops lost at the battle of Front Royal, as well as reintegrate the prisoners to be exchanged and paroled at Camp Parole. Cost is FREE with Suggested Donation of $5 […]
