Press Releases

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.

Today, Historic Annapolis (HA) announced that it has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM), to encourage people of all backgrounds to build lifelong museum-going habits and visit museums regularly.

Today Historic Annapolis (HA) and Robert C. Clark, Executive Chairman and former President, announced that he will retire from the organization at the end of October.

Historic Annapolis (HA) is pleased to announce that they have been awarded a $500,000 federal grant by the National Park Service (NPS) to support the state-of-the-art restoration of the James Brice House, a National Historic Landmark located in downtown Annapolis, Maryland.

Historic Annapolis, a nationally-known preservation non-profit, today announced a succession in leadership to advance its core mission of protecting and sharing the legacy of one of America’s founding cities.

Historic Annapolis announces the preview opening of the Museum of Historic Annapolis and its inspiring new permanent exhibition, Annapolis: An American Story.

This fall, Historic Annapolis will open a new permanent exhibition, Annapolis: An American Story, at the Historic Annapolis Museum.