Meet the Civil War First Maryland Volunteer Infantry Regiment on Pinkney Street! Learn about their efforts in August and September of 1862 to replace troops lost at the battle of Front Royal, as well as reintegrate the prisoners to be exchanged and paroled at Camp Parole. Advance registration recommended. Accessing the building at Hogshead requires […]
In 1974, Historic Annapolis opened the newly reconstructed Paca Garden to the public. We're pleased to celebrate 50 years of our beloved Paca Garden with special guided garden tours on Friday mornings throughout the summer. Take a stroll through our beautifully restored two-acre 18th century English garden. Your experienced docent will share its history from […]
This tour is currently sold out. We will also be offering this tour on Saturday, September 28 and Saturday, October 12. Join Historic Annapolis for a rare opportunity to tour the privately-owned Peggy Stewart House! In October 1774, the people of Annapolis discovered that the brigantine, the Peggy Stewart, contained contraband tea that violated the […]
In 1776, the First Maryland Regiment soldiers made their way from Annapolis to New York for what became a rousing defeat for patriot troops. Some women likely accompanied these soldiers to support the regiment....but what about the women who stayed at home in Annapolis? Members of the First Maryland Regiment will tell of the […]
In 1974, Historic Annapolis opened the newly reconstructed Paca Garden to the public. We're pleased to celebrate 50 years of our beloved Paca Garden with special guided garden tours on Friday mornings throughout the summer. Take a stroll through our beautifully restored two-acre 18th century English garden. Your experienced docent will share its history from […]
Historic Annapolis and the Ward One Residents Association invite you to share your thoughts and questions on the City Dock Project! Please join us on the terrace of the William Paca House & Garden for a one-hour listening session, moderated by John Hammond. The purpose of this meeting is to provide the public an opportunity […]
Extended by popular demand! In 1974, Historic Annapolis opened the newly reconstructed Paca Garden to the public. We're pleased to celebrate 50 years of our beloved Paca Garden with special guided garden tours on Friday mornings through September and October. Take a stroll through our beautifully restored two-acre 18th century English garden. Your experienced docent […]
Bring a friend and join us on the tented terrace of the Paca Garden for a presentation featuring food historian Joyce WhiteÕs new book Cooking Maryland's Way: Voices of a Diverse Cuisine. This book is a companion to Maryland's Way, The Hammond-Harwood House Cookbook, published in 1963. Author Joyce M. White will share her inspiration […]
Join us at the Willam Paca House for an evening with horologist and author Robert Frishman, who will present a lecture on the life and works of the 18th century clockmaker, Edward Duffield. Edward Duffield was far more than a leather-apron clockmaker in Philadelphia. A close friend of Benjamin Franklin, Duffield was an active civic […]
Extended by popular demand! In 1974, Historic Annapolis opened the newly reconstructed Paca Garden to the public. WeÕre pleased to celebrate 50 years of our beloved Paca Garden with special guided garden tours on Friday mornings through September. Take a stroll through our beautifully restored two-acre 18th century English garden. Your experienced docent will share […]
Extended by popular demand! In 1974, Historic Annapolis opened the newly reconstructed Paca Garden to the public. We're pleased to celebrate 50 years of our beloved Paca Garden with special guided garden tours on Friday mornings throughout October. Take a stroll through our beautifully restored two-acre 18th century English garden on a lovely fall morning. […]
Drop in and visit the William Paca Garden, a charming respite in the heart of bustling Annapolis. On this day, youÕll encounter the gentry of Annapolis enjoying a garden party, portrayed by the Annapolis Living Historians. Interact with these finely-dressed friends of William & Mary Paca and learn about the foods that were prepared to […]
