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
Valentine’s Day Concert – Love’s Delights: Courtly Elegance in the Baroque
Experience the sound of courtship with a French-themed concert by artist-in-residence Empressa Ensemble .
Voices of the Enslaved, Part III
Online Free Lecture presented by Barbara Goyette, Hammond-Harwood House Director
Cooking Maryland’s Way: Voices of a Diverse Cuisine
Event: Saturday, March 8, 12-3 pm: Book Talk and Hearth Cooking Demo with Marvin Alonzo Greer, Riversdale House Museum Please join us in celebration of the launch of the new Maryland food history book on.Saturday, March 8, 12-3 pm: Book Talk and Hearth Cooking Demo with Marvin Alonzo Greer, Riversdale House MuseumMeet and greet the…
Maryland Day at the Hammond-Harwood House
Hammond-Harwood House will be part of the Maryland Day celebration in 2025, offering in-person, free tours of the new introductory gallery. Step into history and learn the stories that shape a community.
Cooking Maryland’s Way: Voices of a Diverse Cuisine
Event: Annapolis Book Festival In 1963, the Hammond-Harwood House Association published Maryland’s Way, The Hammond-Harwood House Cook Book, which includes over 700 recipes sourced from centuries old manuscript recipe books and contributions from Marylanders from across the state. Since its inception over 60 years ago, it has sold over 100,000 copies and is still in…
