Celebrating 250
In honor of the Hammond-Harwood House's 250th Anniversary, we have a variety of special events and programs on the calendar!
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
Jane Austen Tour
Participants will enjoy a 90-minute guided tour of the house that compares the customs and social graces of the Loockerman family, with those of characters in Jane Austen novels.
Tea Party with the Peggy Stewart
Did you know that Annapolis had its own version of the Boston tea party? The Hammond-Harwood House has the only object which survived the Annapolis tea party–a punch bowl–which the ship’s Captain Jackson was able to deliver to its intended owner, Lloyd Dulany. Growing tension with English taxation through the Tea Act of 1773 led…
250 Anniversary Special Tour Series: African American History Tour
Join us for an African American History Tour at the Hammond-Harwood House.
Pumpkin Walk
Join us for our annual Pumpkin Walk! Come celebrate the spooky season with games, crafts, snacks, storytelling, face painting, and a costume parade around the mansion.
The House of Shadows
Join us for The House of Shadows: A Concert of Haunting Baroque Music in the historic ballroom of the Hammond-Harwood House.
Discovering American Art: Palladio’s Legacy in William Buckland’s Creation
During this afternoon lecture program at the 1774 Hammond-Harwood House in the Historic District of Annapolis, two eminent scholars will discuss the work and life of William Buckland.
