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SUMMARY:Asian Americans in the Revolutionary War
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThrough documents\, activities\, and objects\, Daniel shares how global trade connected the lives of sailors\, soldiers\, traders\, and enslaved people from Asia as they navigated American society. \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/asian-americans-in-the-revolutionary-war/
LOCATION:Hogshead\, 43 Pinkney Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic
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SUMMARY:William Paca Garden Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \nCertified as a Maryland’s Best Native Plants retailer\, HA is proud to be recognized by the Maryland Department of Agriculture as a retailer offering at least 20 percent of its plants that are native to our state. If you are keen to support bees\, butterflies\, hummingbirds\, and other native wildlife in your garden\, you will find plants that delight them here. \nStaff and volunteers are on hand to answer your gardening questions. Proceeds of this beloved annual tradition support the mission and programs of the William Paca House & Garden and Historic Annapolis. \nRegistration not required. The Plant Sale is held rain or shine. Pets are not permitted at the event. 
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/william-paca-garden-plant-sale/
LOCATION:William Paca House and Garden\, 186 Prince George Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic,Visual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000
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SUMMARY:Brewer Hill Cemetery Tour with Historic Annapolis
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThe net proceeds from this tour will be donated to Brewer Hill Cemetery. \nPlease wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather\, as the tour is held rain or shine. The tour route is approximately 1/2 miles long and includes elevation changes and uneven walking surfaces. \nRecommended for ages 13+.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/brewer-hill-cemetery-tour-with-historic-annapolis/
CATEGORIES:Historic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260224T185017Z
CREATED:20260224T185017Z
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SUMMARY:Visit Winterthur – A Bus Tour with Historic Annapolis
DESCRIPTION:Join Historic Annapolis for a delightful day trip to Winterthur! \nNestled in the heart of Delaware’s picturesque Brandywine Valley\, Winterthur is a premier museum of American decorative arts\, renowned for its extraordinary museum\, garden\, and library. Once the grand home of founder Henry Francis du Pont\, the magnificent 175-room house showcases nearly 90\,000 objects made or used in America since 1640—displayed much as the du Pont family lived among them. Beyond the house\, Winterthur’s 1\,000 acres of protected meadows\, woodlands\, ponds\, and waterways create a setting of remarkable beauty\, anchored by a nationally celebrated 60-acre garden. \nTrip Highlights include two private group experiences: \n\nLibrary Collections Tour led by Allie Alvis\, Curator of Special Collections\, featuring rare books\, manuscripts\, works on paper\, photographs\, and Winterthur’s archival collections\, and\nThe new Architecture of Independence: America at 250 Tour that explores the founding of the nation through the architecture of the original thirteen colonies.\n\nFollowing our group tours\, enjoy a gourmet boxed lunch & free time to explore Winterthur’s renowned naturalistic garden on foot or via narrated tram ride\, or enjoy a self-paced house tour\, discovering American history through decorative arts\, architecture\, and the transformation of a private estate into a national museum. \nYour admission fee includes:  \n\nMotorcoach transportation from Annapolis to Winterthur\nPrivate Group Guided Tour of the Library & Mansion\nGourmet boxed lunch  \nFree time to explore!\n\nSpaces are limited – reserve your spot today and enjoy a day filled with beauty\, history\, and inspiration as we explore one of America’s most remarkable cultural treasures. \nAdvance registration required; space is limited. Recommended for ages 16+. All participants must sign a liability waiver to attend the trip. 
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/visit-winterthur-a-bus-tour-with-historic-annapolis/
LOCATION:Maryland Hall\, 801 Chase St.\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic,Visual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T143000
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SUMMARY:Pollinator-Friendly Gardening Workshop with Homestead Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Spring afternoon workshop on the Paca House Terrace\, presented in partnership with our friends at Homestead Gardens. \nPollinators such as bees and butterflies play a vital role in our ecosystems and food supply\, but they need our help!    \nAt this workshop\, a Homestead Gardens expert will discuss pollinator-friendly gardening and simple ways anyone can support local pollinators\, even with limited space. Learn how to choose pollinator-friendly plants and easy gardening tips for balconies\, porches\, patios\, and small yards.  \nParticipants will create their own Bee & Butterfly Starter Garden Porch Pot to take home\, along with a Guide to Growing Pollinator Friendly Gardens and a coupon for Homestead Gardens.  \nAdvance registration required\, space is limited. Recommended for ages 13+.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/pollinator-friendly-gardening-workshop-with-homestead-gardens/
LOCATION:William Paca House and Garden\, 186 Prince George Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Annapolis Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate America 250! Walk in the footsteps of patriot leader William Paca as you follow his dramatic personal and political story through the revolutionary era. Learn how a promising young lawyer became a rebel\, a revolutionary\, a signer of the Declaration of Independence\, and the Governor of Maryland through the course of less than 20 years. \nGuided by Glenn E. Campbell\, HA’s retired Senior Historian\, this 90-minute\, 1.5-mile walking tour begins at the Museum of Historic Annapolis (99 Main Street) and ends at the Maryland State House\, with stops at eleven other sites along the way. \nPlease wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather\, as the tour is held rain or shine. The tour route is approximately 1.5 miles long and includes elevation changes and uneven walking surfaces.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/revolutionary-annapolis-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Museum of Historic Annapolis\, 99 Main Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T150000
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SUMMARY:Loyalty and Zeal: Algonkians of the Revolution (1774-1783)
DESCRIPTION:Join Drew Shuptar-Rayvis\, citizen of the Pocomoke Indian Nation\, to honor the sacrifices and contributions of Algonkian peoples during the American Revolution. \nLearn about Algonkian and Iroquoian material culture\, trade\, and daily life. Explore the difficult choices between patriotism\, loyalty\, and neutrality as Native communities struggled to protect their ways of life. \nAnalyze the destruction caused by the Sullivan Campaign and evaluate the lasting historical impact of Algonkian peoples on both the Patriots and Loyalists.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/loyalty-and-zeal-algonkians-of-the-revolution-1774-1783/
LOCATION:Hogshead\, 43 Pinkney Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000
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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.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/paca-garden-guided-tour/
LOCATION:William Paca House and Garden\, 186 Prince George Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic,Visual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T203000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Lecture – Lineage: Genealogy and the Power of Connection in Early America
DESCRIPTION:Genealogy is everywhere– online\, on screens\, through organizations and conferences and more. But technologies aside\, genealogy was everywhere in the 1700s\, too. And while we may think of Americans living in the 1700s as largely the subject of genealogy research\, they were active participants in what was a foundational interest and practice in their own time. Family histories were deeply meaningful for diverse early Americans\, but it was also baked into the very structures of their society through law\, politics\, and religion. From deep research across 18th-century British America\, Karin Wulf’s new book\, Lineage: Genealogy and the Power of Connection in Early America\, examines how we can understand the role of genealogy then\, and its impact now.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/virtual-lecture-lineage-genealogy-and-the-power-of-connection-in-early-america/
CATEGORIES:Historic,Lecture/Discussion,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T110000
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SUMMARY:Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime: My Friend Earth
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. \nMy Friend Earth by Patricia MacLachlan\nPerfect for Earth Day—and every day!—My Friend Earth is an homage to our wonderful planet. Our friend Earth does so many wonderful things! She tends to animals large and small. She pours down summer rain and autumn leaves. She sprinkles whisper-white snow and protects the tiny seeds waiting for spring. \nJoin us in celebrating Earth Day in the garden with a song\, a craft\, and a scavenger hunt! \nAdvance registration required\, space is limited.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/mr-pacas-garden-storytime-my-friend-earth/
LOCATION:William Paca House and Garden\, 186 Prince George Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260128T203209Z
CREATED:20260128T203209Z
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SUMMARY:The American Experiment: Democracy at 250  A Conversation with Historian and Philanthropist David Rubenstein and NBC News Correspondent Andrea Mitchell
DESCRIPTION:The American Experiment: Democracy at 250 \nA Conversation with Historian and Philanthropist David Rubenstein and NBC News Correspondent Andrea Mitchell \nMaryland Hall and Historic Annapolis are pleased to present a distinctive afternoon of reflection on America’s founding principles and their enduring preservation. \nAnnapolis\, MD – January 28\, 2026 – Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts and Historic Annapolis are proud to present The American Experiment: Democracy at 250\, an afternoon conversation offering historical perspective on our nation’s founding principles\, featuring historian\, investor\, and philanthropist David M. Rubenstein alongside award-winning broadcast journalist and NBC News correspondent Andrea Mitchell on Sunday\, April 12\, 2026 at 3 PM at Maryland Hall. \nThe program is presented as part of the nation’s observance of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Drawing on history\, storytelling\, and firsthand experiences\, Rubenstein and Mitchell will reflect on how our nation’s foundational ideals have been documented and interpreted\, and how they remain essential and relevant today. \n\nDavid M. Rubenstein is widely recognized for his leadership in philanthropy and historic preservation\, as well as his background in finance as co-founder of The Carlyle Group\, where he helped build one of the world’s leading global investment firms. His philanthropic work has supported the restoration and public access to nationally significant historic sites and founding documents. \n\nAndrea Mitchell is an award-winning NBC News national and foreign affairs correspondent whose distinguished career includes covering eight administrations\, twelve presidential races\, the Congress\, and the State Department. She has reported from around the globe\, covering major world leaders and events that have shaped the nation’s narrative. \n\n“It is a great privilege to welcome David Rubenstein and Andrea Mitchell to Annapolis\,” states Karen Brown\, President & CEO of Historic Annapolis. “As we begin our celebration of America’s 250th anniversary\, we are honored to partner with Maryland Hall to present this unique conversation that explores the resilience of our founding ideals and celebrates the true spirit of the American experiment.” \n\n“Maryland Hall is proud to partner with Historic Annapolis to present The American Experiment: Democracy at 250\, featuring David Rubenstein and Andrea Mitchell\,” said Jackie Coleman\, Executive Director of Maryland Hall. “Together\, their perspectives remind us that democracy is not static—it is an ongoing experiment requiring curiosity\, dialogue\, and civic imagination. This program affirms Maryland Hall’s belief that the arts help sustain a healthy democracy by fostering reflection and a deeper understanding of the principles on which our nation was founded.” \nThe event highlights the ongoing collaboration between Maryland Hall and Historic Annapolis\, bringing together arts\, education\, and preservation to deepen public understanding of the history and civic life rooted in Annapolis and the region through community engagement. \nThis event is ticketed\, and advance purchase is required. Seats can be reserved through Maryland Hall’s website at marylandhall.org/maryland-hall-presents. \n### \nAbout Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts \nAt Maryland Hall\, visitors can enjoy the arts in countless ways whether signing up for a class\, attending a performance\, visiting the on-site galleries\, meeting artists-in-residence\, volunteering\, or spending time on the campus. Maryland Hall is proud to welcome more than 100\,000 people to enjoy the arts each year. This campaign is a reinforcement of the organization’s continual commitment to Art for All.  \nAbout Historic Annapolis \nEstablished in 1952\, Historic Annapolis is the leading nonprofit preservation and history organization in Annapolis\, Maryland. Our mission is to Preserve and Protect the historic places\, objects\, and stories of Maryland’s capital city\, and provide engaging experiences that Connect people to the area’s diverse heritage.Historic Annapolis is one of six Smithsonian Affiliates in Maryland\, and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. For more information or to get involved with Historic Annapolis\, visit annapolis.org.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/the-american-experiment-democracy-at-250-a-conversation-with-historian-and-philanthropist-david-rubenstein-and-nbc-news-correspondent-andrea-mitchell/
LOCATION:Maryland Hall\, 801 Chase St.\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Discussion
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SUMMARY:Hand and Hearth – Women’s Work in the Colonial Home
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the past and explore the vital role of sewing and laundry in the daily life of a colonial household. \nDiscover how women and girls kept their families clothed\, warm\, and respectable. Learn about “plain sewing\,” the making and mending of essential garments\, bedding\, and linens. Experience a period-accurate laundry demonstration. See how clothes and linens were boiled\, scrubbed\, blued\, and dried using tools and techniques of the past.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/hand-and-hearth-womens-work-in-the-colonial-home/
LOCATION:Hogshead\, 43 Pinkney Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic
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