March to Revolution
It’s the fall of 1775 and General George Washington now commands a revolutionary army. In the northern colonies, open conflict with the British Crown has begun—but what about here in …
SHE: The Mercies
In 1617 Norway, a sudden storm takes the lives of all the village’s men, leaving the women of Vardø to fend for themselves. As they reshape their world out of …
People in Portraits
The portraits in the Hammond-Harwood House recall the lives of men and women who lived, worked, and raised families in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Because their images …
Strangers in the Realm: Immigration to Colonial America
The American colonies were full of strangers—new arrivals born far away. Among the white population, those colonies teemed with immigrants from all across western Europe and elsewhere. Why did they …
Scandalous Annapolis
Don’t miss Scandalous Annapolis! This lighthearted, adults-only, tongue-in-cheek walking tour is presented by a guide in the character of a colonial indentured servant. They work odd jobs day and night …
National Anthem Tour by Sea
Don’t miss the National Anthem Tour by Sea! Observe the Baltimore Harbor while enjoying a lively narration. You will be transported to a time when Baltimore residents defended their homes, …
Northern Slavery in Colonial America
We 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 …
Tall Tales of Annapolis & the Chesapeake Bay
Storyteller 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 …
First Rhode Island Regiment w/ Living Historian
Step back in time with living historian Antoine Watts and explore the legacy of the first Rhode Island Regiment. Formed in 1775, this groundbreaking regiment was the first in the Continental …
Mrs. Howard’s Coffee House
Pull up a chair at Mrs. Howard’s Coffee House and hear the conversations and customs around coffee culture in colonial Annapolis. This event will take place at the Hogshead Trades …