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Annapolis Maryland­­—The Museum of Historic Annapolis celebrated their new exhibition “The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Annapolis Activism” with an evening reception on November 4, 2024. Local members of the Annapolis community and family and friends of those featured in the exhibition were among those in attendance. Special guests included Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart… Continue reading Museum of Historic Annapolis celebrates 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act with newest Community Gallery exhibition

In October of 1774, the people of Annapolis discovered that the brigantine, the Peggy Stewart, contained contraband tea that violated the colonists’ non-importation resolution. In response to public outrage, and under penalty of possible harm to both his property and person (they erected a gallows outside his home!), ship owner Anthony Stewart was forced to… Continue reading Commemorate 250th Anniversary of Peggy Stewart burning

Annapolis, Maryland — Historic Annapolis will host an annual 4th of July event on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Each year, this Annapolis tradition draws hundreds of visitors to celebrate the birth of our nation at the home of William Paca, one of Maryland’s four signers of the Declaration of Independence. It is a unique opportunity to witness a Naturalization Ceremony, tour… Continue reading 4th of July Celebration at Historic Annapolis

Annapolis, Maryland— Historic Annapolis, Inc. is pleased to announce receipt of a 2024 grant award from Americana Corner through its Preserving America Grant Program. These funds will support improvements to signage at three of Historic Annapolis’s historic sites: the Shiplap House, Hogshead, and the William Paca House & Garden. Americana Corner is an online resource… Continue reading Historic Annapolis receives grant from Americana Corner through Preserving America Grant Program

Annapolis, Maryland— Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the William Paca Garden Plant Sale! On Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May 12, 2024, Historic Annapolis and the Paca Garden volunteers will open the gates to offer thousands of plants for your shopping pleasure. Join us for this beloved tradition, find the perfect plants for you, and… Continue reading 50th annual Paca Garden Plant Sale to be held Mother’s Day Weekend

Historic Annapolis (HA) issues annual Preservation Awards to celebrate individuals, groups, or projects that exemplify dedication to historic preservation in Annapolis. This year, HA presented three awards to four recipients at our Annual Meeting held at the Governor Calvert House: Tim Leahy, Vince Leggett, and James and Sylvia Earl. Through their work as community leaders… Continue reading Historic Annapolis presents 2023 Preservation Awards to Tim Leahy, Vince Leggett, James and Sylvia Earl

Historic Annapolis has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition afforded the nation’s museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, to governments, funders, outside agencies, and to the museum-going public. Historic Annapolis has been accredited since 1980. All museums must undergo a reaccreditation review at least every… Continue reading Historic Annapolis Receives Highest National Recognition: Awarded Re-Accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums

What happens to the cultural heritage of a place when its citizens encounter natural disaster, war, terrorism, and other catastrophes? Historic Annapolis, a Smithsonian Affiliate, will host renowned scholar Dr. Richard Kurin of the Smithsonian Institution for a special presentation about the efforts to help communities protect and preserve their histories when faced with endangerment… Continue reading Historic Annapolis to host Smithsonian scholar Dr. Richard Kurin

Annually, Historic Annapolis (HA) issues Preservation Awards to celebrate individuals, groups, or projects that exemplify dedication to historic preservation in Annapolis as advocates, educators, and stewards.

Starting Friday, December 2, 2022, a new exhibit, Folk Art & Familia: Celebrating our Hispanic Heritage, will be on display at the Museum of Historic Annapolis at 99 Main Street, located just steps from Annapolis City Dock.