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AACC offers history and heritage courses that provide an in-depth look at local, national and global periods throughout history.

Taught by gifted historians in their field, these engaging and enlightening courses underscore the importance of learning and appreciating our past. Topics include lectures and in some instances field trips focusing on historic events, decorative arts, historic architecture, colonial history, historic Civil War battles, military leaders and the local history of Anne Arundel County. Additional programs address historic global conflicts and exam world cultures and religions.

For course descriptions, schedule and pricing click on the course number below.


Local and Regional

HSY-509 Gardens of the Arts and Crafts Movement

HSY-506 The Biggs Museum and John Dickinson Plantation


U.S. History

HRY-370 Historic Odessa: 18th and 19th Century America

HSY-516 Frank Lloyd Wright-Organic Architecture


How to Register

Students taking noncredit classes don't need to apply for admission to AACC. Just check out our course search, choose a program or course that interests you, register and make your payment. Registration for fall courses is open. Registration for the winter 2027 is open November 3! Please check course availability prior to registration.

Learn more about registering.

If you have previously taken classes at AACC, you must log in using your AACC account. New students will be able to create a temporary account in the checkout process.

If you would like help, email the Continuing Education Office or call 410-777-2325.

MyAACC Email

Upon registering for your course, regularly check your MyAACC account and AACC email for class and general updates from the college. Due to FERPA regulations, all official college communications must be sent to your AACC student email. This includes class cancellation and waitlist notifications. For assistance accessing MyAACC, visit our email instructional page or contact the Technical Service Desk. For Spanish translation, visit our translated webpage.