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Why Preservation?  My first introduction to historic preservation came in 1976 when I was a young entrepreneur on Main Street in Annapolis. Just before the grand opening, I proudly affixed the store sign to the front of the building. A few days later, I received a violation notice from the then Annapolis Historic District Commission… Continue reading Why Preservation? By Michael Day

Why Preservation? May is Preservation Month, but for HA and so many other organizations nationally every day is preservation day! Here are some reasons why preservation matters to me, to HA, to Annapolis, and hopefully to you. I was meant to be a preservationist long before I knew it was a career option, course of… Continue reading Why Preservation? By Rachel Robinson

Annapolis, MD — May 23, 2025 – Historic Annapolis is excited to welcome visitors this summer with enhanced accessibility features across its properties, reaffirming its commitment to inclusivity and ensuring that everyone can enjoy the rich history and culture of Maryland’s capital city. The Museum of Historic Annapolis offers a fully accessible and family-friendly experience, with elevator access… Continue reading Historic Annapolis Enhances Accessibility Ahead of Summer Season

I love the month of May. One reason is that it is a time of growth. We grow flowers for our annual Mother’s Day plant sale; we grow lovers of history through field trips and school programs; and the HA team grows through program development, speaking engagements, and partnership opportunities, especially this time of year. Excitement… Continue reading A Message from our President – Preservation Month

Museum of Historic Annapolis and the William Paca House & Garden are 2025 BLUE STAR MUSEUMS Free admission for military personnel and their families from May 17 – Sept. 1  Historic Annapolis  is pleased to participate in Blue Star Museums, a program that provides free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families during… Continue reading Museum of Historic Annapolis and the William Paca House & Garden are 2025 BLUE STAR MUSEUMS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:   Bobbi Collins, Marketing Specialist                   410-626-1033      Historic Annapolis (HA) invites you to their Annual Plant Sale at the William Paca Garden, this Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 10 – 11. The event will be held rain or shine, and HA members can enjoy… Continue reading Historic Annapolis presents the 51st Annual Plant Sale at the William Paca Garden

This week Historic Annapolis filed an appeal of the Historic Preservation Commission’s (HPC) recent decision regarding the City’s Maritime Welcome Center (MWC). I would like to share some background about this action. It is important to understand that HA’s concerns around the MWC and HPC approval are separate and distinct from City Dock resiliency efforts, which Historic… Continue reading A Message from our President

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Annapolis, MD –  – Historic Annapolis (HA) filed a legal appeal challenging the approval by the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) of the City’s plans for the Maritime Welcome Center (MWC). The appeal alleges that the approval by HPC was a result of an improper process and a flawed application of the City’s… Continue reading Historic Annapolis Files Appeal Challenging HPC Ruling On Maritime Welcome Center

Two rare 18th century silver drinking vessels (called “canns”), crafted for William Paca and Mary Chew Paca, were recently acquired by Historic Annapolis and the Maryland Center for History and Culture. First associated with the William Paca House and Garden when the Pacas were married 262 years ago and began the construction of their town… Continue reading Welcome Home, Paca Canns!

I’ve been a baseball mom for many years, and we’ve had some great coaches along the way. A favorite coach often said – “you either win or you learn.” The recent decision by the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) to approve the Mayor’s Maritime Welcome Center (MWC) was not a win. While my colleagues, local community members,… Continue reading A Message From Our President