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SUMMARY:Historic Annapolis Book Club
DESCRIPTION: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 ideas\, debate perspectives\, and enjoy thoughtful discussion while connecting over stories that make history feel vivid and relevant. This is a welcoming space where great books\, great conversation\, and a lot of fun come together. \nBook Club meetings take place on the third Thursday of each month. The meetings are free and open to all! \nThis month\, we’re reading The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History by Ned Blackhawk – PART II | STRUGGLES FOR SOVEREIGNTY.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/historic-annapolis-book-club/
LOCATION:Museum of Historic Annapolis\, 99 Main Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic,Lecture/Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T150000
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SUMMARY:Chime After Chime: How a Clock Knows the Time
DESCRIPTION:How does a clock know what hour to strike? \nJoin our resident clockmaker\, Stephen Sieracki\, for a hands-on exploration of the mechanisms that allow clocks to count\, track\, and announce the passing hours. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to handle authentic clock parts and assist in assembling a working striking mechanism from a grandfather clock. \nPerfect for the curious\, the mechanically minded\, and anyone who has ever wondered what goes on behind the clock face! \nThis is a drop-in style program. Visitors may join at any time during program hours and explore at their own pace through informal interaction and demonstrations. Advance registration recommended\, but not required. \nCost: Free ($5 suggested donation)
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/chime-after-chime-how-a-clock-knows-the-time/
LOCATION:Hogshead\, 43 Pinkney Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T133000
DTSTAMP:20260903T150838Z
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SUMMARY:Sails\, Science\, and Stories of Annapolis: Homeschool Program
DESCRIPTION:From its early days as a colonial port to its reputation today as a premier sailing destination\, oyster hub\, and home of the U.S. Naval Academy\, Annapolis has always had a deep connection to the water. In this hands-on STEAM program\, we explore that relationship\, both historical and current\, while uncovering the science that keeps boats afloat and sails full of wind. \nIn this session\, students will create boats and test out buoyancy\, stability\, sail power\, and steering. This program will have you thinking like both a historian and an engineer! \nThis session is for Middle/High School students from 12:00-1:30pm. \nCost: $10 per student. One adult chaperone per family is free. $10 per each additional adult.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/sails-science-and-stories-of-annapolis-homeschool-program/
LOCATION:William Paca House and Garden\, 186 Prince George Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,Historic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T210000
DTSTAMP:20260903T150838Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Lecture – The Painter’s Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:The war that we now call the American Revolution was not only fought in the colonies by soldiers with muskets and bayonets. On both sides of the Atlantic\, artists also played an integral role in forging revolutionary ideals. Discover with Dr. Zara Anishanslin the inspiring stories and intertwined lives of three largely forgotten Patriot artists: Robert Edge Pine\, Prince Demah\, and Patience Wright. They defied the British monarchy\, armed with paint\, canvas\, wax\, and espionage while risking their lives and reputations to support the cause of liberty. \nThe Historic Annapolis Virtual Lecture Series is offered free of charge thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor. If you enjoy this program\, we hope you will consider becoming a member or making a donation today to support Historic Annapolis and our mission to connect all people with our shared history.  \nCan’t watch live? All lectures will be recorded. Please register and you’ll receive the link to watch the recording after the event. \nAdvance registration required; registration closes on half-hour prior to lecture.  \nCost: FREE
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/virtual-lecture-the-painters-fire-a-forgotten-history-of-the-artists-who-championed-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Historic,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T150000
DTSTAMP:20260902T181259Z
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SUMMARY:What’s Brewing: Mrs. Howard’s Coffeehouse
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Hogshead Trades Museum and meet Mary Howard\, proprietress of the Maryland Coffeehouse! \nDiscover how colonial coffeehouses in Annapolis stirred the spirit of liberty. They were bustling gathering places that became hotbeds of news\, rumors\, and revolution. \nThis is a drop-in style program. Visitors may join at any time during program hours and explore at their own pace through informal interaction and demonstrations. Advance registration recommended\, but not required.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/whats-brewing-mrs-howards-coffeehouse/
LOCATION:Hogshead\, 43 Pinkney Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T143000
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SUMMARY:Call the Midwife: Charlotte Small\, a Colonial-Era Annapolis Midwife
DESCRIPTION:Curious about midwifery and herbal medicine in colonial Annapolis? Come meet Charlotte Small at the Museum of Historic Annapolis and discover her daily life and the vital roles she played as a midwife\, herbalist\, and tradeswoman in the community. \nFollowing the presentation\, Charlotte will “remove her colonial cap” and step out of character for an engaging Q&A session. \nThis event will also be offered from 11:30-12:30pm and again at 1:30-2:30pm.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/call-the-midwife-charlotte-small-a-colonial-era-annapolis-midwife/
LOCATION:Museum of Historic Annapolis\, 99 Main Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T210000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Lecture – When the Declaration of Independence Was News
DESCRIPTION:Publishing for the 250th anniversary of the United States\, Dr. Emily Sneff’s latest book\, When the Declaration of Independence Was News\, focuses on the nation’s founding document at the moment of its creation in 1776\, before anyone knew what the legacy of the Declaration would be or if the United States would win the war against Great Britain. It explores how the Declaration was communicated to people in the new nation and around the Atlantic world and reveals the stories of the many people involved in the process of declaring independence\, from printers to soldiers to diplomats to translators. \nThe Historic Annapolis Virtual Lecture Series is offered free of charge thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor. If you enjoy this program\, we hope you will consider becoming a member or making a donation today to support Historic Annapolis and our mission to connect all people with our shared history.  \nCan’t watch live? All lectures will be recorded. Please register and you’ll receive the link to watch the recording after the event. \nAdvance registration required; registration closes on half-hour prior to lecture.  \nCost: FREE \nThis lecture will be offered virtually by Zoom. Upon registration\, you will be sent the link for the video conference to join on the evening of the lecture. If you do not receive your confirmation email after you register\, please check your Spam folder\, or email Cara Garside at cara.garside@annapolis.org. To learn more about Zoom and to download the app to your computer\, visit the Zoom website. \nAbout Our Presenter: Dr. Emily Sneff is an early American historian and leading expert on the Declaration of Independence. She earned her Ph.D. in History from William & Mary. She is a consulting curator for exhibitions marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration at the Museum of the American Revolution and Historic Trappe. \nThe information contained in the HA Virtual Lecture series represents the historical research\, views and opinions of the lecture presenter and may not represent the views or opinions of Historic Annapolis\, Inc.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/virtual-lecture-when-the-declaration-of-independence-was-news/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T150000
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SUMMARY:Camp Followers of the Revolutionary War
DESCRIPTION:Meet Camp Followers from the Revolutionary War! Visit Hogshead Trades Museum and learn from living history interpreters about the vital roles women played during the fight for independence: cooks\, laundresses\, nurses\, and more. Discover how their labor and resourcefulness helped sustain the army and shape the course of the war.  \nThis is a drop-in style program. Visitors may join at any time during program hours and explore at their own pace through informal interaction and demonstrations. Advance registration recommended\, but not required.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/camp-followers-of-the-revolutionary-war/
LOCATION:Hogshead\, 43 Pinkney Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185353Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Lecture – A House Divided: The Tilghman Family and the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:This talk explores the story of Colonel Tench Tilghman—George Washington’s most trusted aide-de-camp—and his complicated ties to a family torn between loyalty to the Crown and the cause of independence. Discover how General George Washington himself navigated relationships with the Tilghmans—father\, uncle\, and brothers—on both sides of the war\, and what their story reveals about unity\, conflict\, and the personal costs of nation-building. \nThe Historic Annapolis Virtual Lecture Series is offered free of charge thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor. If you enjoy this program\, we hope you will consider becoming a member or making a donation today to support Historic Annapolis and our mission to connect all people with our shared history.  \nCan’t watch live? All lectures will be recorded. Please register and you’ll receive the link to watch the recording after the event. \nAdvance registration required; registration closes on half-hour prior to lecture.  \nCost: FREE
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/virtual-lecture-a-house-divided-the-tilghman-family-and-the-american-revolution/
CATEGORIES:Historic,Lecture/Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185353Z
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SUMMARY:4th of July Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join Historic Annapolis for our Fourth of July Festival! Experience a full day of history\, celebration\, and family-friendly fun as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence!  \nOne ticket gives you access to three sites: the William Paca House and Garden\, Hogshead Trades Museum\, and the Museum of Historic Annapolis.   \nWilliam Paca House and Garden:  \nVisitors can enjoy 30-minute guided tours of the William Paca House\, featuring the Annapolis Living Historians. Hear what William Paca and his contemporaries might have thought about the bold decision to declare independence.  \nThe festivities continue in the Paca Garden with face painting\, refreshments and patriotic crafts for all ages. Cool off in our Colonial Beer Garden and enjoy live music from Peter Brice and the New Century Irish-Arts Company.   \nGet hands-on at the Revolutionary Trades Showcase\, where we highlight the everyday skills that helped fuel independence. Try printing pamphlets that spread revolutionary ideas\, learn about healing herbs\, sew stars\, and practice writing colonial-style letters. Have your silhouette created in the Summer House for a unique keepsake!  \nSpecial Feature: Meet Frederick Douglass and hear an excerpt from his speech\, “For What to a Slave is the Fourth of July”.  Nathan Richardson\, renowned Frederick Douglass reenactor will give a FREE presentation at 1:00 pm on the Front Steps of the Paca House.  \nAccessibility Considerations: Accessing the interior of the William Paca House requires ascending and descending several flights of stairs. Visitors with limited mobility can access the brick Paca Garden Terrace via the driveway of the Paca House. A single-use accessible restroom can be accessed by a ramp. The upper portion of the garden can be accessed via a ramp with handrails\, but please note that garden pathways are loose pea gravel and steps must be traversed to access the lower levels of the garden.  \n\nMuseum of Historic Annapolis:  \nStep into our American Story at the Museum of Historic Annapolis. Enjoy an inspiring film and explore three floors of interactive exhibits where you’ll discover diverse stories and amazing objects that represent over 400 years of our shared history!    \nMeet Frederick Douglass and hear an excerpt from his speech\, “For What to a Slave is the Fourth of July”.  Nathan Richardson\, renowned Frederick Douglass reenactor\, will speak to Frederick Douglass’s life\, share his beliefs\, and recall his travels and his books.  \nPresentations of Meet Frederick Douglass offered at 2 pm and 3 pm.    \nAccessibility Considerations: An accessible entrance is available\, located to the right of the building’s main entrance. All levels of the Museum\, including the restrooms\, are accessible via the elevator.    \n\n  \nHogshead Trades Museum  \nCelebrate America 250 with the lively sounds of the Revolutionary era! Stop by Hogshead Trades Museum and enjoy traditional fiddle music and discover how music was used during the American Revolution for entertainment\, marching\, and morale. Dance and sing along to “Yankee Doodle” as you learn the surprising origins of this beloved patriotic tune.  \nAccessibility Considerations: Access to Hogshead requires ascending and descending two flights of stairs.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/4th-of-july-celebration/
LOCATION:William Paca House and Garden\, 186 Prince George Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260316T144241Z
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SUMMARY:Paca Garden Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nExplore the two-acre terraced landscape and formal parterres\, as well as the wilderness garden\, kitchen and medicinal gardens\, and orchard. Along the way\, you’ll see features such as the fishpond and the Summerhouse folly and learn about the garden plants\, wildlife\, and ongoing care. \nAdvance registration recommended\, space is limited. Walk-ins will be accommodated only as space permits.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/paca-garden-guided-tour-3/
LOCATION:William Paca House and Garden\, 186 Prince George Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts Month Event,Historic,Visual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T110000
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SUMMARY:Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime: Rafa Counts on Papa
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime is a fun hour full of reading and activities in the William Paca Garden\, a secret treasure in the Historic District of Annapolis. Each program is designed for little ones\, 3-7 years\, with a book reading\, song\, and craft/art project\, plus time to explore the Paca Garden following the story hour. \nRafa Counts on Papa by Joe Cepeda\nWhat do you like to do with your father? Rafa and his papá love to count and measure together. They know how many branches they climb to their favorite spot\, they know how high their dog Euclid can jump\, and they know how far they can run. But there’s one thing Rafa can’t count or measure because it is infinite: the love that he and his papá share. \nJoin us in celebrating Father’s Day with song\, dance\, and a fun craft! \nAdvance registration required\, space is limited.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/mr-pacas-garden-storytime-rafa-counts-on-papa/
LOCATION:William Paca House and Garden\, 186 Prince George Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts Month Event,Children's Activities
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