Join Historic Annapolis in our beloved Paca Garden for special guided garden tours on Friday mornings throughout the summer. Take a stroll through our beautifully restored two-acre 18th century English garden. Painstakingly restored to its original splendor using details drawn from historic artwork and archaeological excavations, the colonial William Paca Garden is a picturesque retreat… Continue reading Guided Garden Stroll at William Paca Garden
Event Category: August 2025
Virtual Lecture – Southern Slavery in Colonial America presented by Dr. Richard Bell
The first Africans had been brought to Virginia as slaves in 1619 but it wasn’t until the 1670s that slavery began to dominate parts of the American economy. That process continued apace in the 18th century transforming every aspect of most southern colonies, from Virginia to South Carolina and Georgia. How did American law transform to… Continue reading Virtual Lecture – Southern Slavery in Colonial America presented by Dr. Richard Bell
Virtual Lecture – The Balance of Power in Colonial Native America with Dr. Richard Bell
The Balance of Power in Colonial Native America Native Americans did not disappear from colonial history in the 18th century. On the contrary, throughout the 1700s, Native Americans exerted decisive influence on the American colonies encroaching all around them. But how, why, and at what cost? How did Native people navigate the rapid changes to… Continue reading Virtual Lecture – The Balance of Power in Colonial Native America with Dr. Richard Bell
Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime Summer Series – “Plants Feed Me” by Lizzy Rockwell
Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime is a fun hour full of reading and activities in the William Paca Garden, a secret treasure in the Historic District of Annapolis. Each program is designed for little ones, 3-7 years, with a book reading, song, and craft/art project, plus time to explore the Paca Garden following the story hour.… Continue reading Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime Summer Series – “Plants Feed Me” by Lizzy Rockwell
Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime Summer Series – “The Pout-Pout Fish” by Deborah Diesen
Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime is a fun hour full of reading and activities in the William Paca Garden, a secret treasure in the Historic District of Annapolis. Each program is designed for little ones, 3-7 years, with a book reading, song, and craft/art project, plus time to explore the Paca Garden following the story hour.… Continue reading Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime Summer Series – “The Pout-Pout Fish” by Deborah Diesen
Federal Furniture Demonstration with Bob Van Dyke
Join us on the Paca Terrace and meet furniture maker Bob Van Dyke. Visitors will learn about Federal period furniture with a focus on Annapolis cabinet maker, John Shaw. Bob will demonstrate some of the techniques used to create basic inlays. As Director of the Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking and a Contributing Editor for… Continue reading Federal Furniture Demonstration with Bob Van Dyke