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 […]
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 […]
Historic Annapolis is pleased to be a Foundational Friend of the Maryland Council for Social Studies and are partnering with them to present programs focusing on the United States Constitution. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The United States Constitution was ratified in 1789; however, the document’s meaning has not always been clear. This is because many debates over constitutional interpretation were settled during the Constitutional Convention. […]
Storyteller Jefferson Holland presents a delightful program of original tall tales and songs inspired by the people and places of the Bay, from the Native Americans who feasted on oysters […]
Step into the magic of the season with a special Nutcracker Storytime at the William Paca House and Garden, in partnership with the Ballet Theatre of Maryland! Join us for […]
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 […]
Step 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 […]
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 […]
