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 […]
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 throughout October. Take a stroll through our beautifully restored two-acre 18th century English garden on a lovely fall morning. […]
This event is now sold out. Please join us on Saturday, October 19 for our Living History event on Pinkney Street, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the burning of the Peggy Stewart! 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 […]
Join us for the 250th anniversary celebration of a historic moment in Annapolis history! On October 15, 1774, eleven months after the Sons of Liberty protested the Tea Act by dumping British East India Company tea into Boston harbor on December 13, 1773, Maryland patriots held their own "tea party." This lecture describes why and […]
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 […]
During the month of October, weÕre partnering with Watermark Tours to offer Special Historic Hauntings. Tours will be offered on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the month, with a special tour […]
In October of 1774, the people of Annapolis discovered that the brigantine, the Peggy Stewart, contained contraband tea that violated the colonists' non-importation resolution. In response to public outrage, ship […]
In October, experience a spirited tour of the historic William Paca House, highlighting tales of the past: sickness, treatments, mourning rituals, and superstitions. YouÕll be guided by candlelight on a […]
