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HA President Karen Theimer Brown recently sat down with Eye on Annapolis to talk about all that’s going on at Historic Annapolis. Many people ask, “What does Historic Annapolis do?” And many others ask, “Is that the same as the HPC?” Well, the answers to those questions are “a lot” and “no.” Today we sit… Continue reading Local Business Spotlight: Historic Annapolis and Karen Theimer Brown

Preserve. Protect. Connect. If you’re familiar with Historic Annapolis and follow the work we do, you’ve seen that tagline on our website, brochures, museum signage, and email signatures. It’s the distilled essence of HA’s mission statement: to Preserve and Protect the historic places, objects, and stories of Maryland’s capital city, and provide engaging experiences that… Continue reading A Message from our President & CEO: Preservation Month

Leadership Anne Arundel (LAA), the premier leadership training and networking institute in Anne Arundel County, recently announced their 2023 New Leaders Honorees. Honorees were nominated by LAA Alumni and the community at large. Nominees do not have to be a graduate of a LAA program and were selected based on commencing an accepted, appointed, or… Continue reading Brown Named 2023 New Leader Honoree

Historic Annapolis will hold its annual William Paca Garden Plant Sale on Mother’s Day weekend, May 13 and 14, 2023. Whether you have a sunny or shady garden, or are yearning for bright, annual color, long lived trees and shrubs, and dependable color that will return every year, there is something for you at the… Continue reading Paca Garden Plant Sale Returns

The Museum of Historic Annapolis was recently featured on “Where’s Alexus?” on the WJZ morning news! Alexus Davila with Channel 13 WJZ joined us to explore the Museum and learn a little bit more about what you’ll find there. Check out the morning’s three segments! Segment 1: President and CEO Karen Brown shares about the… Continue reading Where’s Alexus? – Checking out what’s new at the Museum of Historic Annapolis

A shabby little house in Annapolis might become one of the nation’s main portals to the proposed Chesapeake National Recreation Area.

Of the 2 million or so visitors who come to Annapolis each year, a fair number are likely here to explore the capital city’s rich history. But they may be faced with the decision of where to begin.

The State of Maryland has transferred the lease for the John Shaw House, the oldest extant building on State Circle, to Historic Annapolis for preservation and restoration.

Annapolis, the capital city of Maryland, is located on the Severn River where it meets the Chesapeake Bay, making it a perfect place to get out on the water from spring through October. The boats come off the water at the end of October, but a fall visit will bring crisp weather and the invigoration of sailing with the wind in your face.

Robert Clark has been a “glass-half-full” type of leader ever since he took over the reins in 2012 of Historic Annapolis, Inc. (HA). After double-timing its resources—namely, staff, volunteers, members, donors, and corporate partners and sponsors—the organization is now officially implementing its “Short-Term Strategic Plan” to take on the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.