Press Releases

Historic Annapolis and the Maryland Historical Trust invite you to virtually attend the fourth annual Orlando Ridout V Memorial Lecture on Tuesday, November, 17, 2020 at 7pm.

On Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 7 pm, join Historic Annapolis, the Smithsonian  Affiliations, the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, and author, photographer, and cultural documentarian Candacy Taylor to explore the legacy of the Green Book, its impact on communities, businesses, and families, and its relevance today.

This fall, Historic Annapolis has a full line up of educational, engaging, and fun virtual lectures scheduled. Each Thursday night, guests are given the opportunity to get comfortable on the couch, grab a beverage, and invite the presenter into their living rooms via Zoom.

Alexander Hamilton has always been known as a central player in America’s early history, but the smash Broadway musical Hamilton has focused new attention on the life and career of this fascinating individual.

Historic Annapolis strives to be a leading community resource in preserving and promoting Annapolis’s history. Along with this goal is our belief that we have a responsibility to share Annapolis's full history and to speak to the many stories of our past.

The William Paca Garden Plant Sale has been an Annapolis tradition for more than 40 years. This year, due to the fight against COVID-19 Historic Annapolis has moved the sale to the first week in June and change to a pre-order, curbside pickup format to keep our customers, volunteers and staff safe.

If you are interested in a more in-depth tour of the William Paca House, you will not want to miss the 2020 Decorative Arts Tours. Led by Curator of Collections, Robin Matty, the tours take place on Wednesdays from 1:30-2:30 pm throughout the spring, summer and fall.

On Saturday, April 4, 2020, Historic Annapolis invites you to follow in William Paca’s footsteps as he becomes a promising young lawyer, a Son of Liberty, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and one of Maryland’s first governors.

You may have seen the scaffolding covering the historic James Brice House at the corner of Prince George and East streets. Historic Annapolis is leading this significant restoration of one of the city’s most outstanding examples of colonial architecture.

Everyone knows the story of Harriet Tubman, one of Maryland’s most prominent historical figures. But, do you know the first woman elected to both Maryland’s House of Delegates and the Senate?