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A Message From Our President: “Death by a Thousand Cuts”

A Message from our President Karen Brown,

“Death by a thousand cuts”   I would regularly hear these words from Bill Schmickle when he chaired the Historic Preservation Commission. A long-standing and respected Annapolitan and published author on issues relating to preservation and politics, Bill often spoke about the incremental effects of small, inappropriate decisions, resulting in an erosion of the integrity… Continue reading A Message From Our President: “Death by a Thousand Cuts”

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Advocacy Alert: HA’s Review of O-14-25 – Annapolis Ahead Comprehensive Plan 2040

From VP of Preservation Rachel Robinson ,

HA’s Review of O-14-25  HA’s opposition to the portion of O-14-25 relating to Chapter 21.56—Historic District, a change of height limit at one block of the historic district, can be broken into three parts.  We do not believe that the change in the height district at this block serves the purpose of implementing the Comp… Continue reading Advocacy Alert: HA’s Review of O-14-25 – Annapolis Ahead Comprehensive Plan 2040

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Historic Annapolis Enhances Accessibility Ahead of Summer Season

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

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Museum of Historic Annapolis and the William Paca House & Garden are 2025 BLUE STAR MUSEUMS

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

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Historic Annapolis presents the 51st Annual Plant Sale at the William Paca Garden

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

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A Message from our President

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

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