Celebrate Maryland Day with Historic Annapolis! On Sunday, explore the William Paca Garden and the Waterfront Warehouse and discover the history of Maryland's capital city by the water. Check out […]
Historic Annapolis warmly welcomes homeschoolers to join us for a special day of hands-on learning. Step back in time at Hogshead Trades Museum, a unique dwelling on historic Pinkney Street, and learn how working-class people lived in Annapolis during the Revolutionary era. During this interactive experience, students will be led by guides in colonial attire […]
Step back into the past and explore the vital role of sewing and laundry in the daily life of a colonial household. Discover how women and girls kept their families […]
In celebration of our nation's upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Historic Annapolis and Maryland Hall are pleased to present a distinctive afternoon of reflection on America’s founding principles and their enduring preservation. Join us for a lively and unique conversation with historian and philanthropist, David Rubenstein, and legendary NBC News […]
Genealogy is everywhere– online, on screens, through organizations and conferences and more. But technologies aside, genealogy was everywhere in the 1700s, too. And while we may think of Americans living in the 1700s as largely the subject of genealogy research, they were active participants in what was a foundational interest and practice in their own […]
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 landscape and formal parterres, as well as the wilderness […]
Join Drew Shuptar-Rayvis, citizen of the Pocomoke Indian Nation, to honor the sacrifices and contributions of Algonkian peoples during the American Revolution. Learn about Algonkian and Iroquoian material culture, trade, […]
Join Historian Glenn E. Campbell for a “Revolutionary Annapolis Walking Tour.” Walk in the footsteps of patriot leader William Paca as you follow his dramatic personal and political story through the revolutionary era.
Join Historian Glenn E. Campbell for a “Revolutionary Annapolis Walking Tour.” Walk in the footsteps of patriot leader William Paca as you follow his dramatic personal and political story through the revolutionary era.
Join us for a special Spring afternoon workshop on the Paca House Terrace, presented in partnership with our friends at Homestead Gardens. Pollinators such as bees and butterflies play a vital role in our ecosystems and food supply, but they need our help! At this workshop, a Homestead Gardens expert will discuss pollinator-friendly gardening and simple ways anyone can […]
Join us for a guided walking tour of Brewer Hill Cemetery. Learn the origins of this historic African American burial site. Hear stories of those interred here including military veterans, activists and local luminaries. Learn about current preservation and documentation projects at the Cemetery today and how you can get involved! The net proceeds from […]
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 - perennials, annuals, trees, vines, and vegetable starts - that represent the best of the old and the new. Certified as a Maryland's Best Native Plants […]
