Get Involved at Historic Annapolis!
Historic Annapolis (HA), the leading nonprofit preservation and history organization in Annapolis, was founded in 1952 by volunteers. HA’s volunteers continue to be an important part of the success of our public programs, special events, and daily operations. Join our team and be a part of our mission! Volunteers are needed throughout the year to serve as museum docents, garden volunteers, and more.
Have Questions?
For more information or questions about volunteer programs, or to share your interest by phone or email, please contact Katie Turer at katie.turer@annapolis.org or 443.221.6980.
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out our Volunteer Information Form:
Volunteer Opportunities
Paca House Docents
If you have an interest in history, decorative arts, or historic preservation, and enjoy sharing your knowledge with others, consider becoming an HA Docent. Docents are needed both on weekdays and weekends for public and group tours at the William Paca House. Training is provided, and schedules are flexible to suit your availability.
Junior Docents
High school students (grades 9-12) may train as Junior Docents at the William Paca House or Hogshead Trades Museum. Junior Docents develop public speaking skills and knowledge of colonial history and culture as they give tours and assist with public programs. Please fill out our Junior Docent Volunteer Information Form here.
HOGSHEAD VOLUNTEERS
Hogshead Trades Museum is a hands-on, living history museum with costumed interpreters sharing the stories of local craftsmen and women of the colonial era. At Hogshead, volunteers present both home and shop life, engaging with visitors throughout the house. Volunteers can learn and present a variety of trades – quilter, carpenter, tailor, stay maker, laundress, cobbler, printer, musician, etc.
Education Program Volunteers
Volunteers who love children and teaching history through fun activities will love our education programs. Volunteers assist with programs like Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime and Footprints Afterschool program. Through Footprints, volunteers share colonial history with local elementary school students through role-playing, fun learning projects, and field trips to HA sites.
Paca Garden Volunteers
Garden volunteers help maintain the beautiful two-acre garden at the William Paca House throughout the year and assist with the William Paca Garden Annual Plant Sale each May. Volunteers help with selecting, growing, and selling of the plants for this annual HA fundraiser. Garden Volunteers are also welcome to train as a Garden Docent and provide tours of the historic Paca Garden.
Special Event Volunteers
Special Event Volunteers assist in a variety of capacities at HA fundraisers, special events and community outreach programs, such as Colonial Yuletide, Maryland Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July, the Paca Girlfriends Party, and Blazers. Bourbon. Cigars.
Administrative Volunteers
Volunteers with office skills assist the HA staff with data entry, spreadsheets, mailings, marketing, and general office help.
Special Skills
Volunteers with experience in photography, graphic design, video editing, interior design, and other professional skills are always needed!
Volunteer Benefits
- Free or reduced admission fees for many programs
- Special enrichment opportunities
- Annual Volunteer Appreciation celebration
- Monthly volunteer newsletter