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”
Learn More »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
Learn More »A Message From Our President: What a Month!
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT: What a month! This month we have been especially social, welcoming longtime friends while making new ones. The Paca Girlfriends Party earlier this month was a highlight — a lively summer soirée set in the garden, glowing with vibrant color and light. What makes it even more special is how, over the… Continue reading A Message From Our President: What a Month!
Learn More »Why Preservation? By Michael Day
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
Learn More »Why Preservation? By Rachel Robinson
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
Learn More »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
Learn More »A Message from our President – Preservation Month
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
Learn More »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
Learn More »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
Learn More »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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