Historic Annapolis
Tick Tock Tech: How to Build a Grandfather Clock
Hogshead Trades Museum 43 Pinkney St, Annapolis, United StatesJoin us for a hands-on experience as we assemble and bring to life an authentic grandfather clock from the 1700s. Feel the weight of the gears, touch the intricate parts, and discover how early technology kept time. Learn the secrets of timekeeping from the original “techies”. Admission Cost: $5 suggested donation. This event will take …
Money Matters: Budgeting on the Brink of Revolution
Hogshead Trades Museum 43 Pinkney St, Annapolis, United StatesDon't miss Money Matters: Budgeting on the Brink of Revolution! Step into the lives of everyday people in Annapolis on the eve of the American Revolution! Choose a social role, manage a period-accurate budget, and make essential purchases using historical currency. Join us for this unique, hands-on experience and explore the realities of social and economic …
First Maryland Regiment
Hogshead Trades Museum 43 Pinkney St, Annapolis, United StatesNews of the battles at Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill has reached Annapolis. War is no longer distant—it has begun. Stop by Pinkney Street and meet the First Maryland Regiment of today. Join the conversation, hear the news… as the people of Annapolis in August 1775 face an uncertain future. Will the shot heard ’round …
The Balance of Power in Colonial Native America
VirtualNative Americans did not disappear from colonial history in the 18th century. On the contrary, throughout the 1700s, Native Americans exerted decisive influence on the American colonies encroaching all around them. But how, why, and at what cost? How did Native people navigate the rapid changes to the balance of power between themselves and the …
Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime
William Paca House & Garden 186 Prince George Street, Annapolis, United StatesDon't miss Mr. Paca's Garden Storytime! We'll be reading “Plants Feed Me” by Lizzy Rockwell. “Pants Feed Me” explores the many edible parts of plants, including seeds, roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits. Get ready to dive into a delicious world of plants that nourish us! You’ll also discover how to whip up a delightful …
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 continued apace in the 18th century. It transformed every aspect of most southern colonies, from Virginia to South Carolina and Georgia. How did American law …