Historic Annapolis Welcomes New Board Members, Names New Chair and Treasurer
January 28, 2026: Historic Annapolis is proud to welcome Elizabeth Mesora, Ermis Sfakiyanudis, and Diane Rey as the newest members of our Board of Trustees. Each brings a unique combination […]
A Message From Our President: The Places That Shape Annapolis
Date: December 29, 2025 Dear Friends of Historic Annapolis, I hope your holiday season has been as magical as mine. There are so many wonderful things to do in Annapolis this time […]
Press Release: Historic Annapolis Issues 2025 Preservation Awards to five Annapolis community champions
Date: September 26, 2025 Annapolis, Maryland—Each year, Historic Annapolis, Inc. (HA) issues annual Preservation Awards to celebrate individuals, groups, or projects that exemplify dedication to historic preservation in Annapolis. This […]
A Message From Our President: 2025 Annual Meeting Recap
Date: November 21, 2025 Many thanks to the 200 friends who joined us last week for our 2025 Annual Meeting and Preservation Awards ceremony. It was a lively and memorable […]
Press Release: Historic Annapolis receives National Park Service Semiquincentennial grant for the James Brice House Restoration
Date: September 26, 2025 Annapolis, Maryland — Historic Annapolis (HA) is pleased to announce the award of a $750,000 federal grant by the National Park Service (NPS) to support the […]
A Message From Our President: “Death by a Thousand Cuts”
Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025 “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 […]
Advocacy Alert: HA’s Review of O-14-25 – Annapolis Ahead Comprehensive Plan 2040
Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Author: Rachel Robinson, Vice President of Preservation, Historic Annapolis 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 […]
A Message From Our President: What a Month!
Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 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 […]
Why Preservation? with Michael Day
Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Author: Michael Day, Executive Vice President, Historic Annapolis Why Preservation? My first introduction to historic preservation came in 1976 when I was a young entrepreneur on […]
Why Preservation? with Rachel Robinson
Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Author: Rachel Robinson, Vice President of Preservation, Historic Annapolis Why Preservation? May is Preservation Month, but for HA and so many other organizations nationally every day is preservation […]
Press Release: Historic Annapolis Enhances Accessibility Ahead of Summer Season
Date: Friday, May 23, 2025 Annapolis, MD — Historic Annapolis is excited to welcome visitors this summer with enhanced accessibility features across its properties, reaffirming its commitment to inclusivity and ensuring […]
A Message from our President: Preservation Month
Date: Monday, May 19, 2025 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; […]