Join us for a guided walking tour of Brewer Hill Cemetery. Learn the origins of this historic African American burial site. Hear stories of those interred here including military veterans, activists and local luminaries. Learn about current preservation and documentation projects at the Cemetery today and how you can get involved! The net proceeds from […]
This special event is the perfect way for mothers and daughters—and all lovers of history and great storytelling—to spend a meaningful afternoon together. Enjoy tea and light refreshments, including scones, jam, cookies, and other sweet treats, as Dray and Kamoie discuss the inspiration behind A Founding Mother. This is a sweeping, intimate portrayal of Abigail Adams—wife […]
A tradition for over 50 years, the William Paca Garden Plant Sale provides the opportunity to take home a piece of history. HA volunteers personally raise over 8,000 plants – perennials, annuals, trees, vines, and vegetable starts – that represent the best of the old and the new. Certified as a Maryland’s Best Native Plants […]
Meet living historian Daniel Sieh to explore the lives of Asian people in the American colonies in the 1700’s and discover some of the under told stories of the American Revolution. Through documents, activities, and objects, Daniel shares how global trade connected the lives of sailors, soldiers, traders, and enslaved people from Asia as they […]
Behind the political drama of the early American republic stood a circle of brilliant and influential women who shaped the nation’s cultural life through their intellect, taste, and artistic patronage. Leading Ladies of Liberty explores the musical lives of figures such as Martha Jefferson Randolph, an accomplished keyboard player who helped shape the musical life of Monticello; […]
A tradition for over 50 years, the William Paca Garden Plant Sale provides the opportunity to take home a piece of history. HA volunteers personally raise over 8,000 plants – perennials, annuals, trees, vines, and vegetable starts – that represent the best of the old and the new. Certified as a Maryland’s Best Native Plants […]
Annapolis today stands as a testament to its many layers of history, with four centuries of buildings standing side by side throughout the city. In honor of preservation month, this talk highlights Annapolis’ architectural landscape in the 1700s. The years prior to the Revolutionary War were a time of vast economic growth and opportunity encompassing all levels of […]
Participants will enjoy a 60-minute guided tour of the house that compares the customs and social graces of the Loockerman family, who lived in the Hammond-Harwood House in the early 19th century, with those of characters in Jane Austen novels.
Step onto Pinkney Street and meet soldiers, camp followers, and musicians and experience the Revolutionary War through living history. Learn how African Americans served on both sides of the conflict and explore the military equipment they used. Discover the essential roles women played in military camps and hear fife and drum music that guided troops […]
Jean Brinton Jaecks will inspire students to paint the spring garden at the beautiful Hammond Harwood House. The garden surrounds the famous home, with large boxwoods from the early 18 century, urns filled with an abundance of flowers, a dogwood tree and the enclosed brick wall with stunning views of the Naval Academy Chapel. Jean […]
Drop in and visit the Paca Garden, a charming respite in the heart of bustling Annapolis. On this day, you’ll encounter the colonial gentry of Annapolis enjoying a garden party at the Summer House, portrayed by the Annapolis Living Historians. Interact with finely-dressed ladies and gentlemen as they delight in this idyllic garden setting. Advance […]
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 time of William Paca, signer of the Declaration of Independence, to today. Explore the two-acre terraced landscape and formal parterres, as well as the wilderness […]
Marylanders organized a rapid-response militia to defend liberty during the early days of the American Revolution. Known as the Maryland Flying Camp, this force was more than a military unit; it was a civilian experience that transformed daily life in 1776. Stop by Pinkney Street to meet living historians and experience how Marylanders lived, worked, […]
Join Classic Theatre of Maryland in the charming outdoor Courtyard at Reynolds Tavern for Molière’s timeless comedy Tartuffe, directed by Sally Boyett. This hilarious satire of hypocrisy, greed, and blind faith brings mistaken identities and clever schemes to life under the stars, promising laughter and delight for audiences of all ages. Enjoy professional theatre under […]
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield Directed by Robin Schwartz Tickets: www.ptcshows.org Performance Dates at Live Arts Studio, Annapolis Mall: Friday, June 5- 7:00pm Sunday, June 7- 1:00pm and 4:00pm Saturday, June 13- 4:00pm and 7:00pm Sunday, June 14- 1:00pm and 4:00pm SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Saturday, […]
It’s the spring of 1776 and the American Revolution is underway. British occupation of several colonies, combined with Congress’s non-importation policy on British goods, makes essential supplies increasingly scarce for tradespeople. Catharine Futier, a free Black woman who earns her living as a laundress and seamstress, is among those deeply affected by these restrictions. Step into her shop […]
Saturday, June 6, from 12 to 5 pm Sunday, June 7, from 12 to 5 pm – Tickets valid for both days This year’s tour showcases the secret gardens in the residential area on Spa Creek, just south of Annapolis City docks. This area of Annapolis is rich with history, varied architecture, and beautiful spring gardens. […]
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield Directed by Robin Schwartz Tickets: www.ptcshows.org Performance Dates at Live Arts Studio, Annapolis Mall: Friday, June 5- 7:00pm Sunday, June 7- 1:00pm and 4:00pm Saturday, June 13- 4:00pm and 7:00pm Sunday, June 14- 1:00pm and 4:00pm SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Saturday, […]