February in Annapolis & Anne Arundel County is shaping up to be a month of flavor, history, and culture. From Black History Month celebrations to prix-fixe dining and craft beer festivities, there’s no shortage of ways to explore the county this winter.
Celebrate Black History Month
Revolutionary Maryland – Freedom of the Press Then and Now
February 6–25 | Visitors Center at 26 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Dive into the evolution of one of America’s most important freedoms with this traveling exhibition, part of the Maryland 250 commemoration. Explore how press freedom shaped the Maryland Colony and continues to influence society today. From February 26–March 16, the exhibit moves to the Museum of Historic Annapolis for its next chapter.
She Speaks: Black Women Artists and the Power of Historical Memory
February 7–January 2027 | Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum
This bold exhibition spotlights Maryland-based and internationally recognized Black women artists. Their work reflects 250 years of history through a Black feminist lens, creating a bridge between the past, present, and imagined futures.
Black History Month at the Museum of Historic Annapolis
February 7 | Museum of Historic Annapolis
Families can enjoy hands-on activities and guided tours exploring the legacy of local civil rights leaders. Don’t miss the chance to meet a living historian portraying Marita Carroll, a civil rights activist who helped spark the Annapolis lunch counter sit-ins of the 1960s.
African American Heritage Tour by Watermark
February 21 | Market House, City Dock
Take a two-hour guided walk tracing Annapolis’s rich African American history. Stops include the Kunta Kinte–Alex Haley Memorial and sites connected to Thurgood Marshall, offering a deep dive into stories of resilience, legacy, and community.
Our Legacy Tours
Led by historian Janice Hayes-Williams and her family, these immersive walking tours highlight the contributions of African Americans in Annapolis, blending historical insight with present-day perspectives. It’s a moving, place-based way to connect with the city’s living heritage.
VAAAC Civil Rights Guide
Pick up Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County’s Civil Rights Guide for a self-guided exploration of local civil rights sites. The 24-page, full-color publication is packed with maps, photos, and stories that bring history to life.
Food & Drink Highlights
Annapolis Restaurant Week
February 21–March 1 | Downtown Annapolis, Maryland
Taste your way through Annapolis with prix-fixe meals at over 30 restaurants. From two-course breakfasts and lunches to three-course dinners, it’s the perfect excuse to revisit old favorites or try a new spot along the waterfront. Learn more about participating restaurants here.
FeBREWary – Maryland’s Craft Beer Month
Explore Anne Arundel County’s breweries during Maryland’s craft beer celebration. Discover our local breweries and pubs and if beer isn’t your thing, we’ve got wineries waiting too.
February is the perfect month to blend meaningful history with delicious food and drink in Annapolis & Anne Arundel County.
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