Welcome Home, Paca Canns!
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 […]
A Message From Our President
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 […]
President’s Message: Community Connections
All month, I’ve been thinking about the importance of community. Throughout January, we at Historic Annapolis had many opportunities to experience the strong sense of community that exists within our […]
Reflections on an Exceptional Year
As we close out an extraordinary 2024 at Historic Annapolis, I want to express some thoughts of gratitude. It was a year for several remarkable anniversaries – we celebrated 50 […]
The 250th Anniversary of the Burning of the Peggy Stewart
Historic Annapolis and community partners recently commemorated the 250th anniversary of the burning of the brig, the Peggy Stewart. On October 19, 1774, the people of Annapolis discovered that the Peggy Stewart […]
A Message From Our President: Sustainable Stewardship
“The greenest building is one that is already built.” This phrase coined by noted architect Carl Elefante makes the connection between historic preservation and green building practices, underscoring the importance […]
A Message From Our President: A Tribute to Howard Freedlander
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of one of our Trustees, Howard Freedlander. Just a few days before he passed, I received a […]
A Message From Our President: 50 Fabulous Years
Lord Tennyson wrote, “In springtime, a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.” In springtime at Historic Annapolis, our fancy lightly turns to thoughts of the William Paca […]
A Message From Our President: Preservation is Climate Action
Recently, a local asked, why does Historic Annapolis care about resiliency? This was a surprising question to us, but if the same one has crossed your mind, here is our […]
Advocacy Alert: Historic Preservation Commission Hearing on City Dock
This Thursday, March 28 at 7 pm, the Annapolis Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) will review City Dock Project 1 – the park and flood barrier protection. Please note: this public hearing will […]
Cornerstone Society Appreciation Reception
Historic Annapolis was pleased to welcome our Cornerstone Society donors to the James Brice House on Thursday, February 29 for a peek-behind-the-curtain at the museum-grade restoration occurring at this National […]
A Message From Our President: Something New to Preserve the Old
Earlier this month, City Dock experienced the third highest water level in the city’s history, reminding us of the fragility of Annapolis’s historic landscape and the importance of the City’s […]