London Town 250th: Moving the State Papers
It’s February 14th, 1776, and there’s far more than love brewing over at London Town. 250 years ago, rising tensions and fears of a British presence in the Chesapeake Bay …
Moving of the State Papers and Fears of Attack
Join us for the first of a five-part lecture series at the William Brown House that reimagines the tavern as it was in 1776: a space for community news and …
Reenactor Yard Sale
Join us for our Reenactor Yard Sale, a multiple-period yard sale of reproduction historic items ranging from shoes to hats, tents to trousers, cookware to dishes, and many items in …
Silversmiths of Annapolis’ Golden Age
In this presentation, Mark Letzer explores the surviving silver from the workshops of Annapolis silversmiths in the 1700s. He not only illustrates the few surviving objects but illuminates the lives …
Archaeology at Harriet Tubman’s Birthsite
In 2020, archaeologists began searching the Eastern Shore wetlands for the home of Ben Ross, Harriet Tubman’s father. Their work uncovered the remains of Ross’ homeplace and a second dwelling …
Great Women of Black History
Meet some of Black history’s most inspiring female figures in this special show that highlights some of the world’s most amazing women. Crunch some hidden figures with Dorothy Vaughan. Follow …
Heroes of the Underground Railroad
During one of the darkest periods of American history, thousands of enslaved people undertook a harrowing journey to find freedom. That story comes to life in Heroes of the Underground …
Holding the Line: The British Army in North America, Winter 1775-1776
As 1775 ended, the British Army in North America faced setbacks at Lexington, Concord, Bunker Hill, and Canada. Confined to Boston, the Crown worked on plans to try to reestablish …
Sanborn Map Workshop
Historians, preservationists, and planners often turn to a resource that was never meant to have such lasting value: Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps. They were created from the 1850s through the …
250 Years of African American Material Culture
The Founding Fathers’ cries for liberty from oppression resonated with African Americans. It was embraced by Black craftspeople, both free and enslaved. This talk highlights the profound contributions of African …