The decade prior to the American Revolutionary War (1760s-1770s) is considered the “Golden Age of Annapolis” because the city was regarded as the “genteelest town in North America,” and was a distinguished center for commerce, cultural pursuits, social events, and Georgian architecture. Hammond-Harwood House, 19 Maryland Avenue, is recognizing this description of our fair city […]
The decade prior to the American Revolutionary War (1760s-1770s) is considered the “Golden Age of Annapolis” because the city was regarded as the “genteelest town in North America,” and was a distinguished center for commerce, cultural pursuits, social events, and Georgian architecture. Hammond-Harwood House, 19 Maryland Avenue, is recognizing this description of our fair city […]
The decade prior to the American Revolutionary War (1760s-1770s) is considered the “Golden Age of Annapolis” because the city was regarded as the “genteelest town in North America,” and was a distinguished center for commerce, cultural pursuits, social events, and Georgian architecture. Hammond-Harwood House, 19 Maryland Avenue, is recognizing this description of our fair city […]
The decade prior to the American Revolutionary War (1760s-1770s) is considered the “Golden Age of Annapolis” because the city was regarded as the “genteelest town in North America,” and was a distinguished center for commerce, cultural pursuits, social events, and Georgian architecture. Hammond-Harwood House, 19 Maryland Avenue, is recognizing this description of our fair city […]
Join Historic Annapolis for a Volunteer Open House! Meet current Historic Annapolis volunteers and staff, explore roles that match your interests and skills, and discover how you can make a real impact in your own community. More than 100 volunteers contribute over 9,000 hours each year to support our historic sites and mission. From museum […]
Join us at the Museum of Historic Annapolis for a special program and discover the story behind Chesapeake Bound, An Annapolis Novel. Meet author Thomas Guay and explore why Great Britain lost its American colonies through his new historical novel, Chesapeake Bound: a vivid tale of adventure, rebellion, and new beginnings in colonial Maryland. Mr. Guay […]
Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Museum of Historic Annapolis as we share our community’s diverse history and the continuing quest for equity and justice for all. Explore Annapolis: An American Story and enjoy special activities: Take our NEW tour, Race and Rights Guided Tour of the Museum, offered at 11:30 am and 2 pm (advance registration […]
Join us for a special Storytime at the Museum of Historic Annapolis with local author, Natasha Nash Dixon, as she reads her book, Drew’s Grand Adventure. Drew is a coyote who lives at the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse on the Chesapeake Bay of Maryland. Life is grand for Drew, until one day a Storm named Debby […]
elebrate Black History Month at the Museum of Historic Annapolis! Drop in on Saturday, February 7 for special family activities to commemorate the rich cultural heritage of the African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Take our NEW tour, Race and Rights Guided Tour of the Museum, offered at 11 am and 2 pm (pre-registration required; space is limited. […]
The Founding Fathers’ cries for liberty from tyranny and oppression resonated with African Americans and were embraced by Black craftspeople, both free and enslaved. This talk highlights the profound contributions of African American material culture in the enduring pursuit of freedom. It serves as the culmination of the DAR Museum’s 2025 exhibition and the accompanying […]
Join Historic Annapolis for a Volunteer Open House! Meet current Historic Annapolis volunteers and staff, explore roles that match your interests and skills, and discover how you can make a real impact in your own community. More than 100 volunteers contribute over 9,000 hours each year to support our historic sites and mission. From museum […]
Do you LOVE maps, buildings, and history? So do we! Historians, preservationists, and planners often turn to the a resource that was never meant to have such lasting value: Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps. Created from the 1850s through the 1950s to support fire insurance underwriting, these detailed maps have become indispensable for tracing changes to […]
Celebrate Presidents’ Day at the Museum of Historic Annapolis! Drop in and join us for a day of fun and discovery as we honor America’s presidents through hands-on activities and family-friendly exploration. All activities are included with admission. Create a patriotic craft inspired by the colors and symbols of our nation. Go on a Museum […]
As 1775 ended, the British Army in North America faced setbacks at Lexington, Concord, Bunker Hill, and Canada. Confined to Boston, the Crown worked on plans to try to reestablish Royal authority across the American colonies. In this in-person lecture at the Museum of Historic Annapolis, James McGaughey examines proposed strategies, leadership challenges, and clashes with the newly formed Continental […]
Join Julie Rose, director of Marietta House, and Joyce White, food historian, for a special tour that focuses on what daily life at Hammond-Harwood House was like for the enslaved women and children in the early 19th century. Through the lens of foodways, the tour will take you through the house showing the roles of the […]
Join us at the Museum of Historic Annapolis for a special program and discover the story behind Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse: A Chesapeake Bay Icon, the first and only book dedicated to the 1875 lighthouse. Join Annapolis sailor and author David Gendell as he unpacks the story of the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, the iconic 1875 […]
Educators are invited to join Historic Annapolis for an engaging teacher professional development workshop that explores Maryland’s transformation from a British colony to a leading voice in the American Revolution. This session examines the political, economic, and social forces that shaped Maryland during this time. Participants will explore key events in Maryland’s path toward revolution […]
In this presentation, Mark Letzer explores the surviving silver from the workshops of Annapolis silversmiths in the 1700s. He not only illustrates the few surviving objects but illuminates the lives of these craftsmen not only as silversmiths but as members of a larger community. From taverns to social gatherings and their workshops, Letzer will share […]
Visit the Museum of Historic Annapolis and celebrate Women’s History – and the power of women! We’ll be welcoming special living historians and highlighting the contributions of women to the shaping of our nation. All activities are included with Museum admission. Meet Camp Followers from the Revolutionary War – Learn from living history interpreters about the […]