William Paca Garden Plant Sale
A tradition for over 50 years, the William Paca Garden Plant Sale provides the opportunity to take home a piece of history. HA volunteers personally raise over 8,000 plants - […]
Calendar of Events
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William Paca House & Garden 186 Prince George St, Annapolis, MD, United States
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Virtual Lecture – Crafting the Golden Age: The Architectural World of Pre-Revolutionary Annapolis
Virtual Event Zoom Virtual LectureAnnapolis 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 […]
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Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime: Mommy Time
William Paca House & Garden 186 Prince George St, Annapolis, MD, United StatesMr. 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. […]
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African Americans in the Revolutionary War
Hogshead Trades Museum 43 Pinkney St, Annapolis, MD, United StatesStep onto Pinkney Street and meet soldiers, camp followers, and musicians and experience the Revolutionary War through living history. Learn how African Americans served on both sides of the conflict and explore the military equipment they used. Discover the essential roles women played in military camps and hear fife and drum music that guided troops […]
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Colonial Garden Party
William Paca House & Garden 186 Prince George St, Annapolis, MD, United StatesDrop in and visit the Paca Garden, a charming respite in the heart of bustling Annapolis. On this day, you’ll encounter the colonial gentry of Annapolis enjoying a garden party at the Summer House, portrayed by the Annapolis Living Historians. Interact with finely-dressed ladies and gentlemen as they delight in this idyllic garden setting. Advance […]
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Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime: Mommy Time
William Paca House & Garden 186 Prince George St, Annapolis, MD, United StatesMr. 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 […]
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Historic Annapolis Book Club
Museum of Historic Annapolis 99 Main Street, Annapolis, MD, United StatesThe Historic Annapolis Book Club invites you to explore the past through the power of storytelling. Each month, club members gather at the Museum of Historic Annapolis to discuss works of historical fiction and nonfiction — books that bring history to life in meaningful and memorable ways. Led by Historic Annapolis staff member Christina Chaffman, […]
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Paca Garden Guided Tour
William Paca House & Garden 186 Prince George St, Annapolis, MD, United States**May 23 Garden Tour Cancelled Due to Weather Conditions** Join us for a guided garden tour of the Paca Garden, a beautifully restored colonial English garden. A knowledgeable docent will share its history from its Revolutionary beginnings during the time of William Paca, signer of the Declaration of Independence, to today. Explore the two-acre terraced […]
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When the Call Came: Civilians and the Maryland Flying Camp
Hogshead Trades Museum 43 Pinkney St, Annapolis, MD, United States +1 moreMarylanders organized a rapid-response militia to defend liberty during the early days of the American Revolution. Known as the Maryland Flying Camp, this force was more than a military unit; it was a civilian experience that transformed daily life in 1776. Stop by Pinkney Street to meet living historians and experience how Marylanders lived, worked, […]
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Linen and Liberty: Meet Catharine Futier
Hogshead Trades Museum 43 Pinkney St, Annapolis, MD, United StatesIt’s the spring of 1776 and the American Revolution is underway. British occupation of several colonies, combined with Congress’s non-importation policy on British goods, makes essential supplies increasingly scarce for tradespeople. Catharine Futier, a free Black woman who earns her living as a laundress and seamstress, is among those deeply affected by these restrictions. Step into her shop […]
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SOLD OUT – Expressions of Love: Annapolis Opera in the Paca Garden
William Paca House & Garden 186 Prince George St, Annapolis, MD, United StatesJoin us in the Paca Garden as Annapolis Opera explores the many expressions of love in Opera! Featuring music by Gluck, Mozart, Verdi, and more, this program moves gracefully between sparkling comic moments and deeply felt lyricism. Through a blend of solos and duets, this musical jouney unfolds as in a celebration of connection, storytelling, and the joy of voices coming together […]
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Virtual Lecture – Citizen Science in the Chesapeake on the Eve of the American Revolution
Virtual Event Zoom Virtual LectureBeginning with the first European settlement at Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607, until the 1775 battles at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, the Chesapeake region inspired interest among soldiers, merchants, and gentleman scholars in the Old World. Self-trained, amateur scientists like Thomas Jefferson fed that interest by committing their observations to paper. They sent letters and samples […]