A Conversation with Abby Phillip
Historic Annapolis, Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum, & Maryland Hall Present: Abby Phillip Join a conversation with Abby Phillip, CNN’s host of News Night, as she shares thoughts on her lived experience from her […]
Calendar of Events
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Maryland Hall 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, Maryland, United States
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Defenders of the Chesapeake: Maryland State Marines
Hogshead Trades Museum 43 Pinkney St, Annapolis, MD, United StatesStep back to the turbulent days of 1775 and meet the newly formed Maryland State Marines as they recruit for the fight against Great Britain. Discover how Maryland prepared to defend its shores, waterways, and people at the start of the American Revolution. Admission Cost: $5 suggested donation Accessibility: Accessing this program requires ascending a flight of […]
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Virtual Lecture – North Slavery in Colonial America with Dr. Richard Bell
North Slavery in Colonial America We tend to think of slavery as a labor system that was confined to the American South. But it turns out that that’s not the full story. Slavery was also a fact of life in many northern colonies before the American Revolution. Northern slavery was never as widespread or as […]
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Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime – Fall Series -“Trick or Treat on Scary Street” by Lance Bass
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. “Trick […]
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Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime – Fall Series – “Federico and the Wolf” by Rebecca J. Gomez
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. “Federico […]
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Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime – Fall Series – “Duck for Turkey Day” by Jacqueline Jules
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. “Duck […]
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Virtual Lecture – Book Talk with Dr. Richard Bell
Virtual Event Zoom Virtual LectureDr. Richard Bell joins us for a hybrid in-person/virtual lecture as he celebrates his new book, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World. The in-person lecture is currently at capacity, but we invite you to join us via Zoom as we livestream Dr. Bell's book talk. When we think of the American Revolution, […]
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Tick Tock Tech: Build a Grandfather Clock with a Clockmaker
Hogshead Trades Museum 43 Pinkney St, Annapolis, MD, United StatesJoin us for a hands-on experience at Hogshead Trades Museum as we assemble and bring to life an authentic grandfather clock from the 1700s. Feel the weight of the gears, touch the intricate parts, and discover how early technology kept time. Learn the secrets of timekeeping from the original "techies”! Cost: FREE ($5 suggested donation) […]
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Virtual Lecture – Music of the American Revolution: The 250th
Our War for Independence is reflected in patriotic songs, ballads, marches and dance tunes -- a rich reflection of Americans' fears, hopes and pride as the war progressed. Not just associated with George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and the like, this music also represents the downtrodden, rebel and tory alike. This lecture with Dr. […]
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A Colonial Yuletide
William Paca House & Garden 186 Prince George St, Annapolis, MD, United States +1 moreCelebrate a Colonial Holiday with Historic Annapolis! Step back in time and ring in the season with a festive afternoon of yuletide cheer at the William Paca House and the Hogshead Trades Museum! It’s the year 1775 and Christmas is coming to colonial Annapolis! Discover how the holidays were celebrated in early America through music, […]
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Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime – Fall Series – “Happy All-idays” by Cindy Jin
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. “Happy […]
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Virtual Lecture – Strangers in the Realm: Immigration to Colonial America with Dr. Richard Bell
The American colonies were full of strangers–new arrivals born far away. Among the white population, those colonies teemed with immigrants from all across western Europe and elsewhere. Why did they come? Where did they settle? How did they live? To answer these questions, we’ll examine the demographic makeup of the British colonies in 1700 and […]