Hammond-Harwood House

Cutting dovetails for furniture- an 18th Century approach with Bob Van Dyke Contemporary furnituremakers tend to highlight the joinery used in their furniture and most people consider any “handwork” especially dovetails, as a hallmark of quality and craftmanship. In the 18th century cabinetmakers went to great lengths to conceal the joinery in the furniture they made. The ability to cut dovetails was considered so basic that no one gave them a second though

Participants will enjoy a 60-minute guided 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.

This tour will look into the furniture collection at the Hammond-Harwood House including chairs, sideboards and desks/bookcases. The tour will highlight some of John Shaw’s finest pieces and discuss the world in which Shaw lived in late 18th century Annapolis. The tour will be led by Robert Biddle, Hammond-Harwood House Trustee and Docent Director.

Participants enjoy a 60-minute guided 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’s novels. Following the tour, participants are encouraged to stay and discuss Jane Austen’s book Persuasion . The discussion will be led by Mike Parker, professor emeritus of the USNA English Department, and Board Member of the Hammond-Ha

St. Anne’s has almost always had a cemetery since its establishment in 1692. Under the planning of Governor Francis Nicholson, the church is placed on the second highest piece of land in Annapolis and has been the site of 3 churches with burial grounds. The land on which the St. Anne’s Cemetery is located was donated by Elizabeth Bordley in 1790. Many of the occupants and associates of Hammond-Harwood House were parishioners of St. Anne’s Church and are buried at the cemetery. Me

Dress for the garden party and join us at an intimate evening of dance like none other! You’ll soak in the natural beauty of the gardens as you sip on a complimentary glass of wine at this VIP performance outside the Hammond-Harwood House. We’ve thoughtfully curated the program to complement the picturesque setting for an enchanting, open-air experience. With performance pieces plucked from our upcoming repertory, Ballet in the Garden provid

Participants enjoy a 60-minute guided 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’s novels.

Fear of crime was a concern in early America as it is today. Limited light sources heightened residents’ worries – sometimes fostered by superstitious beliefs – of thieves, wayward travelers, and pranksters. Families shut themselves inside, barred the front door, and retreated to family life. Outside, the more disorderly element frequented taverns, carried on in the streets, or engaged in raucous behavior. On this tour, visitors will learn what the lock-down rituals would be for the Lo

This tour will look into the furniture collection at the Hammond-Harwood House including chairs, sideboards and desks/bookcases. The tour will highlight some of John Shaw’s finest pieces and discuss the world in which Shaw lived in late 18th century Annapolis. The tour will be led by Robert Biddle, Hammond-Harwood House Trustee and Docent Director.