Discover the fascinating world of superstitions, folklore, and everyday beliefs that shaped life in centuries past. On this guided tour of the William Paca House and Garden, explore the origins of customs and practices once accepted as fact and, in some cases, still observed today. From household rituals to good-luck charms and protective practices, uncover […]
Stop by Hogshead Trades Museum and explore tavern life in the busy port city of Annapolis during the Revolution.
Discover the fascinating world of superstitions, folklore, and everyday beliefs that shaped life in centuries past. On this guided tour of the William Paca House and Garden, explore the origins of customs and practices once accepted as fact and, in some cases, still observed today. From household rituals to good-luck charms and protective practices, uncover […]
On November 1, 1864, a new state constitution abolished slavery in Maryland. Join us at the Museum of Historic Annapolis as we recognize and honor this historic event with a day of special programming and engaging activities- all included with Museum admission. 45-minute guided museum tours spotlight African American history, celebrate Maryland’s Emancipation Day, […]
On November 1, 1864, a new state constitution abolished slavery in Maryland. Join us at the Museum of Historic Annapolis as we recognize and honor this historic event with a day of special programming and engaging activities- all included with Museum admission. 45-minute guided museum tours spotlight African American history, celebrate Maryland’s Emancipation Day, and […]
Join Historic Annapolis for a delightful day trip to Brandywine Museum of Art! You'll enjoy a guided tour of the Brandywine Museum of Art, followed by a visit to the historic N.C. Wyeth House & Studio. Discover a distinguished collection of nineteenth- and twentieth-century American art, housed in a renovated nineteenth-century mill with a dramatic […]
Join us at the Museum of Historic Annapolis for a special event with the author behind some of your favorite American Girl® stories! Valerie Tripp, beloved writer of companion novels […]
Join us at the Museum of Historic Annapolis for a special event with the author behind some of your favorite American Girl® stories! Valerie Tripp, beloved writer of companion novels […]
Before Jonas and Anne Catharine Hoof Green, there was William and Dinah Nuthead, Maryland's first printing duo. William Nuthead was the first printer in Maryland and the first to operate […]
The Historic Annapolis Book Club invites you to explore the past through the power of storytelling. Each month, club members gather at the Museum of Historic Annapolis to discuss works of historical fiction and nonfiction — books that bring history to life in meaningful and memorable ways. Led by Historic Annapolis staff member Christina Chaffman, we share […]
How does a clock know what hour to strike? Join our resident clockmaker, Stephen Sieracki, for a hands-on exploration of the mechanisms that allow clocks to count, track, and announce the passing hours. Participants will have the opportunity to handle authentic clock parts and assist in assembling a working striking mechanism from a grandfather clock. […]
Step into the world of colonial luxury with food historian Joyce White in this engaging lecture exploring the remarkable imported foods that defined status and refinement in Annapolis during the 1700s. This convergence of wealth and robust trade, particularly during the city’s Golden Age, allowed the wealthiest residents access to an extraordinary array of global […]
