• Federal Furniture Demonstration with Bob Van Dyke

    William Paca House & Garden 186 Prince George St, Annapolis, MD, United States

    Join us on the Paca Terrace and meet furniture maker Bob Van Dyke. Visitors will learn about Federal period furniture with a focus on Annapolis cabinet maker, John Shaw. Bob […]

  • Liberty at the Tea Table: Patriot Ladies of Annapolis

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

    Step back in time to the early summer of 1775, as visitors are invited into a gathering of Annapolis’ Patriot ladies who are discussing rising tensions with the British Crown across the American colonies. As they share news from Lexington and Concord, the fall of Fort Ticonderoga, and local whispers of militia mustering, you’ll see how […]

  • Learning the Ropes

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

    Discover the essential maritime craft of rope making as it was practiced in colonial Annapolis. Drop by Hogshead Trades Museum and see a skilled ropemaker create cording using traditional tools and techniques. See how this vital trade supported shipbuilding and daily life in a bustling colonial port. Admission Cost: $5 suggested donation Accessibility: Accessing this program […]

  • Mrs. Howard’s Coffee House at Hogshead Trades Museum

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

    Pull up a chair at Mrs. Howard’s Coffee House and hear the conversations and customs around coffee culture in colonial Annapolis. Admission Cost: $5 suggested donation Accessibility: Accessing this program requires ascending a flight of stairs. Cancellation and Refund Policy: Historic Annapolis reserves the right to cancel or alter any programs. Unless otherwise stated, all tickets […]

  • Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime – Fall Series – “Library Girl” by Nancy Pearl

    William Paca House & Garden 186 Prince George St, Annapolis, MD, United States

    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. “Library […]

  • Living History on Pinkney Street: March to Revolution

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

    It’s the fall of 1775 and General George Washington now commands a revolutionary army. In the northern colonies, open conflict with the British Crown has begun—but what about here in Annapolis? Stroll down Pinkney Street and discover the hopes and fears of the local townspeople. Listen to the fierce debates shaping this pivotal moment. Will […]

  • First Rhode Island Regiment – with Living Historian Antoine Watts

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

    Step back in time with living historian Antoine Watts and explore the legacy of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment. Formed in 1775, this groundbreaking regiment was the first in the Continental […]