Culture & Leisure
Southern Slavery in Colonial America
VirtualThe first Africans had been brought to Virginia as slaves in 1619 but it wasn’t until the 1670s that slavery began to dominate parts of the American economy. That process …
Federal Furniture Demonstration with Bob Van Dyke
William Paca House & Garden 186 Prince George Street, Annapolis, United StatesJoin us on the Paca Terrace and meet furniture maker Bob Van Dyke. Visitors will learn about Federal period furniture with a focus on Annapolis cabinet maker, John Shaw. Bob …
“In Pursuit of Gold Mountain”: Asian Immigration and History in the US
VirtualThe United States, or “Gold Mountain”, was often seen as a promising destination for many in the East. New research puts the beginnings of Asian immigration much earlier than expected. …
Tall Tales of Annapolis & the Chesapeake Bay
VirtualStoryteller Jefferson Holland presents a delightful program of original tall tales and songs inspired by the people and places of the Bay, from the Native Americans who feasted on oysters …
North Slavery in Colonial America
VirtualWe tend to think of slavery as a labor system that was confined to the American South. But it turns out that that’s not the full story. Slavery was also …
Don Giovanni Pre-Performance Discussion
Maryland Hall 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, Maryland, United StatesJoin the Annapolis Opera for a pre-performance discussion before Mozart’s Don Giovanni. This pre-performance discussion will take place at Maryland Hall in Room 205. Register here!