During the month of October, weÕre partnering with Watermark Tours to offer Special Historic Hauntings. Tours will be offered on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the month, with a special tour offered Wednesday, October 30. Watermark's spirited guide will lead you through the dark alleys, spooky side streets, and lesser-known haunted sites of the old and […]
Stroll with us on a guided walking tour along some of the most historic streets in Annapolis and explore and admire an array of its most notable and elegant architectural styles. WeÕll take a close look at architectural treasures, some well-known and others you might not have recognized before, that are all part of our […]
In October, experience a spirited tour of the historic William Paca House, highlighting tales of the past: sickness, treatments, mourning rituals, and superstitions. YouÕll be guided by candlelight on a special tour focusing on the treatment of diseases, medical practices of the women of the era, contributions of the enslaved, local physicians, and mourning rituals […]
ItÕs autumn of 1774 and the city of Annapolis is still in uproar over the Peggy Stewart affair! Voices...and tempers... are still raised. Citizens are forming a militia to keep out any British incursion! Conflict seems inevitable. Join the First Maryland Regiment of today as they interpret the idea that war will perhaps be the […]
In October, experience a spirited tour of the historic William Paca House, highlighting tales of the past: sickness, treatments, mourning rituals, and superstitions. YouÕll be guided by candlelight on a special tour focusing on the treatment of diseases, medical practices of the women of the era, contributions of the enslaved, local physicians, and mourning rituals […]
Watermark's spirited guide will lead you through the dark alleys, spooky side streets, and lesser-known haunted sites of the old and creaky town of Annapolis. Hear from real diary entries and newspaper articles of what frightened early 18th-century folks. Also included is a stop inside historic Hogshead, where you will be immersed in the tales […]
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 special activities all weekend! All activities are included with Museum admission. This weekend, our Museum Guided Tours will focus on African American History. This 45-minute guided […]
Come meet the United States Colored Troops (USCT), Union Army regiments during the U.S. Civil War that were primarily comprised of African Americans. Volunteer members of Company B will share their in-depth understanding of the Civil War era through performing demonstrations of camp life, military service and general values of the Black Civil War soldier. […]
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 special activities all weekend! All activities are included with Museum admission. This weekend, our Museum Guided Tours will focus on African American History. This 45-minute guided […]
Join us in the Paca Garden on a festive fall afternoon and enjoy the musical stylings of Annapolis Jazz Collective. Stroll in the garden at this family-friendly event and take in the autumn air as you sip, mingle, and listen to the jazzy, soulful sounds of the season. Advance registration recommended. Cash wine bar available […]
We are honored to thank those who have served our country for their sacrifice and bravery. Historic Annapolis is pleased to invite our veterans to visit our sites free of charge (with ID) from Saturday, November 9 through Monday, November 11. Veterans can enjoy complimentary admission to explore the Museum of Historic Annapolis (open 11 […]
At the invitation of Congress and President Monroe, the Frenchman/American General Lafayette toured America for more than a year, 1824-25._ A young_confidant of General Washington and one of the few surviving heroes of the American Revolution, the then-aged Frenchman traveled to all 24 of the current states and was greeted by massive public celebrations - […]
