Join Historic Annapolis for an event this week!

1st Anniversary Celebration at the Museum of Historic Annapolis

Sunday, March 19

The Museum of Historic Annapolis is celebrating its 1st Anniversary and we’re Calling All Collectors! Explore the Museum with us and find many unique objects, photos, and stories on display that tell the rich history of Annapolis. Plus:

-Children can curate their own collections with a Collector’s Craft Activity!

-View a special collection of World War II memorabilia during our Collector’s Corner (11 am – 1 pm)

-Take a special guided tour (12 pm) with HA’s Vice President of Education and Interpretation, Mary-Angela Hardwick, who will share how the exhibit was developed in partnership with the community

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Time: 10 am - 2 pm

Location: Museum of Historic Annapolis; 99 Main Street

Cost: FREE for Children 17 and under, HA Members, and SNAP/WIC; $5 General Admission

Virtual Lecture - How Maryland Became Known as the Old Line State

Tuesday, March 21

Get ready to celebrate Maryland Day with this

special virtual lecture with speaker Dr. Glenn F. Williams!

Many Marylanders have heard it called “The Old Line State” but many believe it refers to the Mason-Dixon Line that marked its northern boundary with Pennsylvania and Delaware. During America’s hard-fought War of Independence, Maryland furnished its share of soldiers to the Continental Army. From their first engagement at the August 1776 battle of Long Island, the Maryland troops proved brave and efficient in their fighting ability.General George Washington bestowed on them the sobriquet that eventually became the state’s nickname. 

Advance registration required. Registration closes one half hour prior to lecture.

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Time: 7 pm (ET)

Location: Zoom Virtual Lecture

Cost: $15 per household for General Admission; $10 per household for HA Members, Military, and HA Docents

Can't watch live? All virtual lectures are recorded! Registrants will receive a link to the recording of the lecture to watch at their convenience for a period of two weeks. Live closed captioning is available for all lectures.

Mr. Paca's Garden Storytime: Mae Among the Stars

Saturday, March 25

Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime is a fun hour full of reading and activities in the William Paca Garden. 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.

This Week’s Book: Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed

Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? Little Mae imagined dancing in space, surrounded by billions of stars. She wanted to be an astronaut! Her mom always told her, “If you believe it, and work hard for it, anything is possible.” This inspirational story illustrates the importance of encouraging and supporting children’s dreams. Come learn about the first African American woman to travel in space!

Advance registration required; space is limited.

Time: 10 am - 11 am (Garden Time, 11 - 11:30 am)

Location: William Paca House and Garden, 186 Prince George Street

Cost: $10 per Child and $5 per Adult for General Admission; $8 per Child and Free for Adults for HA Members and Military

Mr. Paca's Garden Storytime is back for the spring! Register now:

Tuesday, April 11 | Saturday, April 22 | Tuesday, May 2 | Friday, May 12

Visit the William Paca Garden and enjoy our 2-acre oasis of natural beauty nestled in the heart of Downtown Annapolis. Then, stroll down to the Waterfront Warehouse and learn about the history of the city’s waterfront.

Time: 10 am - 4 pm

Location: William Paca Garden, 186 Prince George Street; Waterfront Warehouse, 4 Pinkney Street

Cost: $1 per person for the Paca Garden (Free for HA Members); Free for Waterfront Warehouse

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History comes to life at the William Paca House and Garden and Hogshead! Encounter living historians at every turn, sharing their trades and experiences. Learn about the history of the city’s waterfront at Waterfront Warehouse and then step into our American story at the Museum of Historic Annapolis.

Registration required for living history at the Paca House and Hogshead.

Time: 12 pm - 4 pm

Location: William Paca House and Garden, 186 Prince George Street; Hogshead, 43 Pinkney Street Waterfront Warehouse, 4 Pinkney Street; Museum of Historic Annapolis, 99 Main Street

Cost: $1 per person for the Paca House and Garden, Hogshead, and Museum of Historic Annapolis; Free for Waterfront Warehouse

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Step into the story of Annapolis at the Museum of Historic Annapolis and discover the stories and voices that represent over 400 years of our shared history. Explore even more of the city’s waterfront history at Waterfront Warehouse. Visit the William Paca Garden and enjoy spring as it begins to bloom in our hidden oasis of natural beauty.

Time: 11 am - 3 pm

Location: William Paca House and Garden, 186 Prince George Street; Waterfront Warehouse, 4 Pinkney Street; Museum of Historic Annapolis, 99 Main Street

Cost: $1 per person for the Paca Garden and Museum of Historic Annapolis (Free for HA Members); Free for Waterfront Warehouse

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