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.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Holiday Décor
Music in the Mansion While familiar Christmas carols such as Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and White Christmas weren’t written until the 20th century, there were many songs that were popular during the early years of the American republic that we still recognize today. Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Joy to the World, The Twelve…
Special Historic Holiday Tour
Welcome the holidays with a walking tour of Annapolis by Watermark. Your period-attired guide will lead you by lantern as you stroll around Maryland’s state capital, trimmed in greenery.
Tick-Tock 60 Minutes with the Clocks
Explore the Hammond-Harwood House’s collection of nine elaborate clocks from the 17th, 18th, and early 19th centuries. The tour begins with an in-depth history of timekeeping from sundials to Chinese water clocks.
A Dutch – American Christmas
Families are invited to the mansion for a festive morning of holiday stories and crafts.
Festive Jane Austen Tour
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 19th century, with those of characters in Jane Austen novels.
Special Historic Holiday Tour
Welcome the holidays with a walking tour of Annapolis by Watermark. Your period-attired guide will lead you by lantern as you stroll around Maryland’s state capital, trimmed in greenery.
The Great Maryland Recipe Hunt
The recipe hunt is taking place to honor the 60th anniversary of the c.1963 publication of Maryland's Way, The Hammond-Harwood House Cook Book, an iconic cookbook that has sold over 100,000 copies. Submit your recipe today!
