Celebrate America 250! Walk in the footsteps of patriot leader William Paca as you follow his dramatic personal and political story through the revolutionary era. Learn how a promising young lawyer became a rebel, a revolutionary, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and the Governor of Maryland through the course of less than 20 years.

Guided by Glenn E. Campbell, HA’s retired Senior Historian, this 90-minute, 1.5-mile walking tour begins at the Museum of Historic Annapolis (99 Main Street) and ends at the Maryland State House, with stops at eleven other sites along the way.

Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather, as the tour is held rain or shine. The tour route is approximately 1.5 miles long and includes elevation changes and uneven walking surfaces.

Advance registration required, space is limited. Recommended for ages 13+.

Cost:  $20 General Admission; $15 for HA Members, Military, and HA Docents

This tour will also be offered at 2 pm.

About Our Presenter: Glenn E. Campbell grew up in New Jersey and earned degrees in History from the U.S. Naval Academy (B.S., 1986) and University of Maryland, College Park (M.A., 1994).  During his active-duty naval service, he tracked Soviet submarines in the North Atlantic, directed Naval Academy admissions programs for the Midwest region, and taught Western Civilization courses to Navy midshipmen. Mr. Campbell first joined the staff of Historic Annapolis in 1997 and was named Senior Historian of the non-profit historic preservation and education organization in 2008. He has presented numerous lectures on local history topics and received the 2020 Heritage Leadership Award from the Four Rivers Heritage Area. 

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Historic Annapolis reserves the right to cancel or alter any programs. Unless otherwise stated, all tickets are non-refundable. 

Photography Policy: Historic Annapolis reserves the right to take photographs and video footage of people of all ages at Historic Annapolis-sponsored events for publicity. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please opt out by notifying Historic Annapolis staff.