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Exciting events and programs for the entire family throughout the year. Museum of Historic Annapolis
99 Main Street | 410.990.4754
For Hours and to Book Your Entry: museum.annapolis.org


William Paca House & Garden
186 Prince George Street | 410.990.4543
For Hours and to Book Your Entry: www.annapolis.org/other/visit-paca-house


Hogshead Trades Museum
43 Pinkney Street | 410.990.4543
For Hours: www.annapolis.org/contact/hogshead

Curious about midwifery and herbal medicine in colonial Annapolis? Meet Charlotte Small at the Museum of Historic Annapo...
08/31/2026

Curious about midwifery and herbal medicine in colonial Annapolis?

Meet Charlotte Small at the Museum of Historic Annapolis and discover her daily life as a midwife, herbalist, and tradeswoman. After the presentation, Charlotte will step out of character for an engaging Q&A.

📅 Saturday, September 5

🕦 11:30 am–12:30 pm or 1:30–2:30 pm

📍 Museum of Historic Annapolis

🎟️ $7 General Admission; free for children 7 and under, HA members, volunteers, and Military

Learn more and register: https://www.annapolis.org/event/livinghistory-callthemidwife/

Missed it live? Now you can watch the full conversation on YouTube! 🎥In April, Historic Annapolis welcomed historian and...
08/30/2026

Missed it live? Now you can watch the full conversation on YouTube! 🎥

In April, Historic Annapolis welcomed historian and philanthropist David Rubenstein and NBC News correspondent Andrea Mitchell for The American Experiment: Democracy at 250.

Recorded live at Maryland Hall on April 12, 2026, the conversation explores how America’s founding ideals have been documented, interpreted, and carried forward—and why they remain relevant today.

▶️ Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTpYS4TZT70
📸 Photo credit: Iris Nikki Photography

Love books and history? Join the Historic Annapolis Book Club for great conversation and a fresh look at the past throug...
08/28/2026

Love books and history? Join the Historic Annapolis Book Club for great conversation and a fresh look at the past through storytelling.

This month, we’re continuing The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History by Ned Blackhawk with Part II: Struggles for Sovereignty.

📅 Thursday, September 17
🕔 5–6 pm
📍 Museum of Historic Annapolis
🎟️ Free and open to all

Learn more and register: https://www.annapolis.org/event/historic-annapolis-book-club-5/

What can clothing reveal about power, status, and enslavement in 18th-century Annapolis? In our latest HA Blog, Curator ...
08/28/2026

What can clothing reveal about power, status, and enslavement in 18th-century Annapolis?

In our latest HA Blog, Curator Elizabeth Fox explores a new display at the William Paca House & Garden representing Denby, the Paca family’s enslaved valet and “trusty Steward.”

The reproduction three-piece livery suit was carefully researched and created using period-appropriate fabrics, colors, trim, and accessories. While its fine materials reflected the wealth and status of the household Denby served, livery also marked enslaved domestic workers as visible extensions of their enslavers’ social standing.

This new interpretation helps Historic Annapolis tell a fuller story of the Paca household—one that recognizes both William Paca’s role in the American Revolution and the enslaved labor that supported the family’s lifestyle.

🔗 Read the full story: https://www.annapolis.org/threading-together-denby/

References:

Maryland State Archives. Inventory of Daniel Dulany, Esqr. (1754), Testamentary Papers, Box 55, Fol. 42, p. 12.

Maryland State Archives. Inventory of Henrietta Maria Lloyd Chew Dulany (1766), Prerogative Court Inventories, p. 12.

Maryland State Archives. Robert Pinkey Account Book (1764–1766), M217.

Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Letter from William Paca to the Homony Club, December 14, 1771. Dreer Collection, Vol. 2, p. 50.

A look back at the amazing vendors who made Blazers . Bourbon . Ci**rs 2025 unforgettable! 🥃✨Want to be part of BBC 2026...
08/27/2026

A look back at the amazing vendors who made Blazers . Bourbon . Ci**rs 2025 unforgettable! 🥃✨

Want to be part of BBC 2026? We’re inviting vendors and sponsors to join us for another memorable evening at the William Paca Garden.

📸 Explore our new 2025 vendor photo album and learn how to get involved: bbc.annapolis.org

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Take a look back at Blazers . Bourbon . Ci**rs 2025! Our new photo album captures an unforgettable evening in the Willia...
08/27/2026

Take a look back at Blazers . Bourbon . Ci**rs 2025! Our new photo album captures an unforgettable evening in the William Paca Garden.

Ready to be part of the next one? Join us for BBC 2026 on September 24 and experience one of Historic Annapolis’ signature events.

🎟️ Tickets & details: bbc.annapolis.org

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Today marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn/Long Island, a pivotal and tragic moment in the early days o...
08/27/2026

Today marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn/Long Island, a pivotal and tragic moment in the early days of the American Revolution that deeply impacted Annapolis families.

In July 1776, the 1st Maryland Regiment left to defend New York. On August 27, less than two months after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Washington's Continental Army suffered a major defeat there. During the American retreat, Maryland troops served with the rear guard and repeatedly charged a British stronghold.

When the intense fighting ended, 256 Americans lay dead. Their heroic effort helped halt the British offensive for the day, allowing most of Washington's army to escape to continue the war for American independence.

Among the fallen was 19-year-old William Sands of Prince George Street, who had written to his parents just before the battle: “We expect, Please God, to winter in Annapolis, those that live of us.” The sacrifice of the Sands family is a stark reminder of the immense human cost in the founding of our nation.

Learn more about Revolutionary Annapolis at the Museum of Historic Annapolis at 99 Main Street.

08/26/2026

Back to school in 1776 🍎✏️

Historical interpreter Ben Bartgis shares what back to school looked like for kids in colonial Annapolis! Stop by the Museum of Historic Annapolis and create your own bookmark and learn more about the Learn more about Revolutionary Annapolis!

in Annapolis… 280 Years Ago! On August 26, 1746, Annapolitans picking up The Maryland Gazette were reading the latest ...
08/26/2026

in Annapolis… 280 Years Ago!

On August 26, 1746, Annapolitans picking up The Maryland Gazette were reading the latest news, ideas, and conversations of their day. Right HERE in colonial Maryland.

Fast-forward 280 years to August 26, 2026, and we’re still just as curious about what’s happening around us… Although thankfully, our news is a little easier to read now!

Old newspapers like this one give us a fascinating window into everyday life in Annapolis and remind us that history isn’t only found in textbooks—it’s in the stories, conversations, and communities that came before us.

Take a close look at this 1746 edition of The Maryland Gazette. What would you have been reading over your morning coffee (or tea!) 280 years ago?

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