Colonial Garden Party
Drop 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 […]
Calendar of Events
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William Paca House & Garden 186 Prince George St, Annapolis, MD, United States
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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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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; […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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SOLD OUT – Paca Girlfriends Party
William Paca House & Garden 186 Prince George St, Annapolis, MD, United StatesJoin us for the 18th annual Paca Girlfriends Party! Wander the picturesque William Paca Garden as you enjoy a glass of bubbly and indulge in culinary creations prepared by the […]
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SOLD OUT – Queer Annapolis: A Historical Walking Tour of Love, Resistance, and Community
Museum of Historic Annapolis 99 Main Street, Annapolis, MD, United StatesLong before the Stonewall Uprising, and far beyond New York and California, queer people have lived, loved, and shaped American history. From the nation’s earliest days, LGBTQ+ individuals have been […]
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Flag Day at Hogshead Trades Museum
Hogshead Trades Museum 43 Pinkney St, Annapolis, MD, United StatesWhat on earth is a vexillologist? Here’s a hint: Flag Day is their favorite day! Join us at the Hogshead Trades Museum for Flag Day to explore the Stars and Stripes, the Flag of Maryland, the John Shaw Flag, and more... a great way to celebrate America 250! Guests can sew a star, design a flag, and try becoming a vexillologist […]
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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 […]