Annapolis today stands as a testament to its many layers of history, with four centuries of buildings standing side by side throughout the city. In honor of preservation month, this talk highlights Annapolis’ architectural landscape in the 1700s.  

The years prior to the Revolutionary War were a time of vast economic growth and opportunity encompassing all levels of Annapolis society. The changing urban landscape reflected the dramatic rise of new buildings creating distinct areas of commercial, speculative, and private spheres. In her richly illustrated lecture, Marcia Miller explores the many connections between the built environment and those who lived, worked, and labored in pre-Revolutionary Annapolis.

The Historic Annapolis Virtual Lecture Series is offered free of charge thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor. If you enjoy this program, we hope you will consider becoming a member or making a donation today to support Historic Annapolis and our mission to connect all people with our shared history. 

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Advance registration required; registration closes on half-hour prior to lecture. 

Cost: FREE

This lecture will be offered virtually by Zoom. Upon registration, you will be sent the link for the video conference to join on the evening of the lecture. If you do not receive your confirmation email after you register, please check your Spam folder, or email Cara Garside at cara.garside@annapolis.org. To learn more about Zoom and to download the app to your computer, visit the Zoom website.

About Our Presenter: Marcia Miller recently retired as the head of the Office of Research, Survey and Registration for the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT), where she oversaw the documentation of Maryland’s historic and cultural resources. Throughout her thirty-five-year career at MHT, Marcia conducted numerous architectural investigations and provided critical oversight of restorations of the state’s most important architectural landmarks such as the Maryland State House, the Old Treasury Building, and the Brice House. She has served on advisory committees for landmark buildings across the state and on the Board of the Vernacular Architecture Forum.

Since completing her master’s thesis on the Chase-Lloyd House in Annapolis, Marcia has continued to research the craftsmen and builders of early Maryland. Much of her work has focused on the complex interplay of designers, craftsmen, and clients in Annapolis, and how their dwellings fit into a larger trans-Atlantic narrative. She co-edited Architecture in Annapolis: A Field Guide with Orlando Ridout V and has lectured widely on the city’s architectural legacy.

The information contained in the HA Virtual Lecture series represents the historical research, views and opinions of the lecture presenter and may not represent the views or opinions of Historic Annapolis, Inc.