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Printed In History: 260 Years of the Fatal Stamp Act

Step into the world of colonial printers and uncover the powerful protest against "The Fatal Stamp".

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Discover why the Stamp Act of 1765 ignited outrage across the colonies and how printers played a key role in spreading revolutionary ideas.
Visitors can create their own edition of the Maryland Gazette and emboss it with a “fatal stamp,” just like the one used to symbolize protest 260 years ago! Drop in any time between 11 am and 3 pm for this exciting program offering.

Address: Hogshead Trades Museum, 43 Pinkney Street

Date: Friday, October 24, 2025

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Time: 11:00 am- 3:00 pm

Cost: Free ($5 suggested donation)

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Website: Printed in History: 260 Years of the Fatal Stamp Act - Historic Annapolis

For more details, contact Historic Annapolis at info@annapolis.org, or 410-262-7619

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