Stop by the Hogshead Trades Museum and meet Mary Howard, proprietress of the Maryland Coffeehouse! Discover how colonial coffeehouses in Annapolis stirred the spirit of liberty. They were bustling gathering […]
The war that we now call the American Revolution was not only fought in the colonies by soldiers with muskets and bayonets. On both sides of the Atlantic, artists also […]
From its early days as a colonial port to its reputation today as a premier sailing destination, oyster hub, and home of the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis has always had […]
From its early days as a colonial port to its reputation today as a premier sailing destination, oyster hub, and home of the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis has always had […]
Celebrate America 250! Walk in the footsteps of patriot leader William Paca as you follow his dramatic personal and political story through the revolutionary era. Learn how a promising young lawyer […]
How does a clock know what hour to strike? Join our resident clockmaker, Stephen Sieracki, for a hands-on exploration of the mechanisms that allow clocks to count, track, and announce […]
Celebrate America 250! Walk in the footsteps of patriot leader William Paca as you follow his dramatic personal and political story through the revolutionary era. Learn how a promising young lawyer […]
Join Historic Annapolis at the 13th annual Blazers . Bourbon . Cigars! Connect with a wide network of influential community members – the region’s top business leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and […]
Meet the Civil War First Maryland Volunteer Infantry Regiment on Pinkney Street! Learn about their recruiting efforts in August and September of 1862 to replace troops lost at the battle […]
Join us for a whimsical afternoon at the William Paca House and Garden in partnership with the Ballet Theatre of Maryland for a special La Sylphide Storytime! This delightful ballet, La Sylphide, includes lively Highland dancing, playful storytelling, and graceful, fairy-like sylphs that spark the imagination. Enjoy an enchanting introduction to one of the world’s […]
Step into history with a special evening just for educators! Join us for an open house visit to the William Paca House and Garden, a five-part Georgian mansion built in the 1760s for William Paca, one of Maryland’s four Signers of the Declaration of Independence. Discover the lives of its early residents, including the Paca […]
Discover the fascinating world of superstitions, folklore, and everyday beliefs that shaped life in centuries past. On this guided tour of the William Paca House and Garden, explore the origins of customs and practices once accepted as fact and, in some cases, still observed today. From household rituals to good-luck charms and protective practices, uncover […]
