The Hammond-Harwood House, a National Historic Landmark, was built in 1774. It was the final work of architect William Buckland. With its carved doorway entrance, formal rooms, and elegant scale, the building blends the artistry of the finest Anglo-Palladian architecture with American sensibility.
The house is open to the public for tours. Subjects include the social history of the families and enslaved people who lived in the house, architecture, and the collection of fine and decorative art. Numerous special tours, lectures, talks, concerts, and family programs are scheduled throughout the year.
Framing and Finishing: Woodworking in the Colonial Age
Slavery at Hammond-Harwood House
Upcoming Programs & Events
Secret Garden Tour 2026
ONLINE TICKET REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE GO TO 100 MARKET STREET ON SATURDAY, JUNE 6 OR SUNDAY, JUNE 7 TO PURCHASE DAY-OF TICKETS Saturday, June 6 from 12 to 5 pm Sunday, June 7 from 12 to 5 pm – Tickets valid for both days This year’s tour showcases the secret gardens in the residential…
A Celebration of Colonial Maryland Building Lecture and Reception
Join us for a lecture by the noted author and architectural historian Willie Graham who will speak about the nature of brick architecture in Maryland prior to the American Revolution. Reception to follow.
Metal Working Skills of the Clock Maker
Resident Horologist Stephen Sieracki maintains and repairs a variety of late 18th and early 19th century case, wall, and cabinet clocks at the Hammond-Harwood House. While each clock has unique features, there are mechanisms and repairs that are common to all clocks. Mr. Sieracki will demonstrate some of the metal working skills used by clock…
Make a Banner
Stop by the front of Hammond-Harwood House to make an American flag before you head on to the City of Annapolis Parade! Learn about the 1783 flag designed by Annapolis cabinetmaker John Shaw that flies at the Maryland State House.
