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 buildings and understanding how cities and towns evolved over time. 

Rachel Robinson, HA’s Vice President of Preservation, will provide an introduction and lead a hands-on tutorial on using Sanborn maps. Rachel will guide you through the seven map sets available for Annapolis (1885–1921), explain how to interpret the symbols and color codes with the Sanborn key, and show you how to explore maps from other communities across the country. 

We invite you to come enjoy hot cocoa and cookies as you dive into this pre–Valentine’s Day workshop!

Advance registration required.