The Museum is Currently Closed to the Public
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
Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
Starting in February 2021 the museum invites visitors to engage in an outdoor activity in front of the mansion to learn more about the architecture and social history of the house.
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: A History of Sugar and Dessert
Learn about the history of cane sugar in its many forms from Muscovado to Lisbon to Loaf.
Voices of the Enslaved
Presentation by Barbara Goyette, Hammond-Harwood House Executive Director
Two Great Houses Outdoor Architecture Tour
The Hammond-Harwood House Museum and Chase Home invite guests to an hour long tour that explores the two architectural treasures in downtown Annapolis.
Revealing the Presence of the Enslaved
Join historian Willa Banks for a thought-provoking afternoon talk, Revealing the Enslaved Presence at Hammond-Harwood House in the 1800s.
Intersecting Lives: 19th Century Woman at Marietta
Women’s History Month Talk Join Dr. Julie Rose, Marietta House Museum director & Hammond-Harwood House Trustee for a virtual talk and discussion. Dr. Rose will explore the lives for five historical women who lived free and enslave at Marietta around 1830. These women’s lives intersected through their work duties, family ties, social norms, and their…