Colonial Cocktails: Summer Sippers
Savor the tail-end of summer, colonial style, with two cool, fruity rum-based drinks. Make up some pineapple rum to take home (and enjoy a sample of some premade stuff) and enjoy some …
Full Moon Tour
Don’t miss this Full Moon Tour! Fear of crime was a concern in early America as it is today. Limited light sources heightened residents’ worries—sometimes fostered by superstitious beliefs—of thieves, …
St. Anne’s Cemetery Tour
St. Anne’s has almost always had a cemetery since its establishment in 1692. Under the planning of Governor Francis Nicholson, the church is placed on the second highest piece of …
Jane Austen Tour
Participants will enjoy a 60-minute guided tour of the house that compares the customs and social graces of the Loockerman family, who lived in the Hammond-Harwood House in the early …
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center: A Hidden Treasure
“The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is a hidden gem, with trails and a beautiful spot to visit. We have a world-class research center in our backyard,” says Karen McDonald, …
Abigail Adams: Love and Politics in the American Revolution
Enjoy Reynolds Tavern’s exclusive Liberty Tea Service, created especially for this commemorative event, while Laura Rocklyn brings Abigail Adams to life in the acclaimed one-woman play, Abigail Adams: Love and …
Exotic Imports & Elegant Dining: Annapolis’ Golden Age
Step into the world of colonial luxury with food historian Joyce White in this engaging lecture exploring the remarkable imported foods that defined status and refinement in Annapolis during the …
Chime After Chime: How a Clock Knows the Time
How does a clock know what hour to strike? Join our resident clockmaker, Stephen Sieracki, for a hands-on exploration of the mechanisms that allow clocks to count, track, and announce …
William and Dinah Nuthead: Maryland’s First Printers
Before Jonas and Anne Catharine Hoof Green, there was William and Dinah Nuthead, Maryland’s first printing duo. William Nuthead was the first printer in Maryland and the first to operate …
Where Naval History Rests: The Crypt of John Paul Jones
Nestled inside the U.S. Naval Academy Chapel, the crypt of John Paul Jones rests in an intimate room lined with marble and rich with history. For many visitors, it is …