Join us for a guided garden tour of the Paca Garden, a beautifully restored colonial English garden. A knowledgeable docent will share its history from its Revolutionary beginnings during the time of William Paca, signer of the Declaration of Independence, to today. Explore the two-acre terraced landscape and formal parterres, as well as the wilderness […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Historic Annapolis is launching a "Young Friends" group! The goal is to bring together young adults (mostly between 21-45) who show an appreciation for Historic Annapolis's mission and the history […]
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 […]
Stop by Hogshead Trades Museum and meet two prominent Annapolis ladies, Mrs. Dulaney and Mrs. Calvert (portrayed by Kerry McClure and Gema Gonzalez), who are saying farewell to one another—and […]
