Celebrate Maryland Day with Historic Annapolis! On Sunday, explore the William Paca Garden and the Waterfront Warehouse and discover the history of Maryland's capital city by the water. Check out […]
Historic Annapolis warmly welcomes homeschoolers to join us for a special day of hands-on learning. Step back in time at Hogshead Trades Museum, a unique dwelling on historic Pinkney Street, and learn how working-class people lived in Annapolis during the Revolutionary era. During this interactive experience, students will be led by guides in colonial attire […]
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. […]
Step back into the past and explore the vital role of sewing and laundry in the daily life of a colonial household. Discover how women and girls kept their families […]
In celebration of our nation's upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Historic Annapolis and Maryland Hall are pleased to present a distinctive afternoon of reflection on America’s founding principles and their enduring preservation. Join us for a lively and unique conversation with historian and philanthropist, David Rubenstein, and legendary NBC News […]
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. […]
Genealogy is everywhere– online, on screens, through organizations and conferences and more. But technologies aside, genealogy was everywhere in the 1700s, too. And while we may think of Americans living […]
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 […]
Join Drew Shuptar-Rayvis, citizen of the Pocomoke Indian Nation, to honor the sacrifices and contributions of Algonkian peoples during the American Revolution. Learn about Algonkian and Iroquoian material culture, trade, and daily life. Explore the difficult choices between patriotism, loyalty, and neutrality as Native communities struggled to protect their ways of life. Analyze the destruction […]
Join Historian Glenn E. Campbell for a “Revolutionary Annapolis Walking Tour.” Walk in the footsteps of patriot leader William Paca as you follow his dramatic personal and political story through the revolutionary era.
Take a break from screen time and join the students of Broadneck High School’s Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society at Hogshead Trades Museum for a day of old-fashioned fun! Students will demonstrate children's games that were popular in colonial times such as skittles and shut the box. Everyone has a chance to participate in the fun and games - no batteries or Wi-Fi required! This is a drop-in […]
Join Historian Glenn E. Campbell for a “Revolutionary Annapolis Walking Tour.” Walk in the footsteps of patriot leader William Paca as you follow his dramatic personal and political story through the revolutionary era.
