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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Paca Girlfriends Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 18th annual Paca Girlfriends Party! \nWander the picturesque William Paca Garden as you enjoy a glass of bubbly and indulge in culinary creations prepared by the area’s premier chefs. Shop in our festive marketplace\, meet and greet with local designers\, and connect with a wide network of influential women. This popular annual fundraiser supports Historic Annapolis and our mission to Preserve . Protect . Connect. \nAll tickets for this year’s Paca Girlfriends Party are SOLD OUT! Thank you for your support and interest! \n21+ only. Event is held rain or shine. \nTicket Prices: \n \nSparkling VIP Ticket – $500\n(includes all-inclusive food and drink\, early entry at 5 pm\, access to the CovingtonAlsina VIP Party\, a one-year Historic Annapolis membership at the $100 level\, commemorative HA tote\, and name recognition on event signage. Tax deductible amount: $425) \n  \n  \n \n  \nVIP Ticket – $250\n(includes all-inclusive food and drink\, early entry at 5 pm\, commemorative HA tote\, and access to the CovingtonAlsina VIP Party. Tax deductible amount: $220) \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \nGeneral Admission Ticket – $150\n(includes all-inclusive food and drink. Tax deductible amount: $125) \n  \n  \nInterested in sponsorship opportunities? Contact us at kaelynn.bedsworth@annapolis.org\, or click here for our sponsorship package.
URL:https://www.annapolis.org/event/paca-girlfriends-party/
LOCATION:William Paca House & Garden\, 186 Prince George St\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,William Paca House & Garden
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SUMMARY:Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime: Rafa Counts on Papa
DESCRIPTION:Mr. 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. \nRafa Counts on Papa by Joe Cepeda\nWhat do you like to do with your father? Rafa and his papá love to count and measure together. They know how many branches they climb to their favorite spot\, they know how high their dog Euclid can jump\, and they know how far they can run. But there’s one thing Rafa can’t count or measure because it is infinite: the love that he and his papá share. \nJoin us in celebrating Father’s Day with song\, dance\, and a fun craft! \nAdvance registration required\, space is limited. \nCost: $10 per Child and $5 per Adult for General Admission; $8 per Child and Free for Adults for HA Members and Military \n \n  \nPlease Note: Children must be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of the program; garden time is not supervised by staff. Activities are held outdoors on the tented terrace at the William Paca House & Garden when possible. In the event of inclement weather\, the activities will be held inside in our conference room. This program does not include snacks due to food allergies; food is not permitted in the garden. \n\nAccessibility: Visitors with limited mobility can access this program via the driveway of the Paca House. A single use accessible restroom can be accessed by a ramp. KultureCity® Sensory Bags are available for visitors with sensory sensitivities or challenges with sensory regulation. \nCancellation and Refund Policy: Historic Annapolis reserves the right to cancel or alter any programs. Unless otherwise stated\, all tickets are non-refundable. \nPhotography Policy: Historic Annapolis reserves the right to take photographs and video footage of people of all ages at Historic Annapolis-sponsored events for publicity. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed\, please opt out by notifying Historic Annapolis staff.
URL:https://www.annapolis.org/event/storytime-june2026/
LOCATION:William Paca House & Garden\, 186 Prince George St\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Kids,William Paca House & Garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T110000
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SUMMARY:Paca Garden Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nExplore the two-acre terraced landscape and formal parterres\, as well as the wilderness garden\, kitchen and medicinal gardens\, and orchard. Along the way\, you’ll see features such as the fishpond and the Summerhouse folly and learn about the garden plants\, wildlife\, and ongoing care. \nAdvance registration recommended\, space is limited. Walk-ins will be accommodated only as space permits. \nCost: $12 General Admission; $7 for Children (3-17); Free for HA Members and Children under 3 \n \n\nAccessibility: This event takes place in the William Paca Garden. Entry to the Paca Garden includes wooden steps or our brick driveway ramp. The upper portion of the Paca Garden can be accessed via a brick ramp with handrails. The pathways are loose pea gravel. The lower garden levels are accessed by wooden or stone steps. An indoor\, single-use accessible restroom can be accessed via a ramp. KultureCity® Sensory Bags are available for visitors with sensory sensitivities or challenges with sensory regulation. \nCancellation and Refund Policy: Historic Annapolis reserves the right to cancel or alter any programs. Unless otherwise stated\, all tickets are non-refundable.  \nPhotography Policy: Historic Annapolis reserves the right to take photographs and video footage of people of all ages at Historic Annapolis-sponsored events for publicity. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed\, please opt out by notifying Historic Annapolis staff.
URL:https://www.annapolis.org/event/paca-garden-guided-tour-06-26/
LOCATION:William Paca House & Garden\, 186 Prince George St\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring Naturalization Ceremony on the outdoor terrace of the William Paca House and Garden as individuals from communities around the world take the Oath of Citizenship and become the nation’s newest citizens. The ceremony will be conducted by officials from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.  \nThe Naturalization Ceremony is free and open to the public; however\, seating is limited. \nAccessibility Considerations: This event takes place in the William Paca Garden on our tented\, brick terrace. Entry to the Paca Garden includes wooden steps or our brick driveway ramp. The upper portion of the Paca Garden can be accessed via a brick ramp with handrails. The pathways are loose pea gravel. The lower garden levels are accessed by wooden or stone steps. An indoor\, single-use accessible restroom can be accessed via a ramp.  \nKultureCity® Sensory Bags are available for visitors with sensory sensitivities or challenges with sensory regulation.     \n \nClick here to lean more: Historic Annapolis is a certified partner with KultureCity® – Historic Annapolis   \nCancellation and Refund Policy: Historic Annapolis reserves the right to cancel or alter any programs. Unless otherwise stated\, all tickets are non-refundable.   \nPhotography Policy: Historic Annapolis reserves the right to take photographs and video footage of people of all ages at Historic Annapolis-sponsored events for publicity. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed\, please opt out by notifying Historic Annapolis staff. 
URL:https://www.annapolis.org/event/naturalization-ceremony-2026/
LOCATION:William Paca House & Garden\, 186 Prince George St\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:America250,William Paca House & Garden
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SUMMARY:4th of July Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join Historic Annapolis for our Fourth of July Festival! Experience a full day of history\, celebration\, and family-friendly fun as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence!  \nOne ticket gives you access to three sites: the William Paca House and Garden\, Hogshead Trades Museum\, and the Museum of Historic Annapolis.   \nThis program is funded in part by the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area\, the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority\, and Annapolis250 Celebration\, Inc. \n \n\nCost: Advance Purchase (through June 30) – $15 General Admission; $10 for HA Members (and military); $5 Children 3-17 (free for under 3) \n \nOne ticket gives you access to ALL THREE sites detailed below. All prices increase by $5 on July 1st – book early and save! \n\nWilliam Paca House and Garden:  \nVisitors can enjoy 30-minute guided tours of the William Paca House\, featuring the Annapolis Living Historians. Hear what William Paca and his contemporaries might have thought about the bold decision to declare independence.  \nThe festivities continue in the Paca Garden with face painting\, refreshments and patriotic crafts for all ages. Cool off in our Colonial Beer Garden and enjoy live music from Peter Brice and the New Century Irish-Arts Company.   \nGet hands-on at the Revolutionary Trades Showcase\, where we highlight the everyday skills that helped fuel independence. Try printing pamphlets that spread revolutionary ideas\, learn about healing herbs\, sew stars\, and practice writing colonial-style letters. Have your silhouette created in the Summer House for a unique keepsake!  \nSpecial Feature: Meet Frederick Douglass and hear an excerpt from his speech\, “For What to a Slave is the Fourth of July”.  Nathan Richardson\, renowned Frederick Douglass reenactor will give a FREE presentation at 1:00 pm on the Front Steps of the Paca House.  \nAccessibility Considerations: Accessing the interior of the William Paca House requires ascending and descending several flights of stairs. Visitors with limited mobility can access the brick Paca Garden Terrace via the driveway of the Paca House. A single-use accessible restroom can be accessed by a ramp. The upper portion of the garden can be accessed via a ramp with handrails\, but please note that garden pathways are loose pea gravel and steps must be traversed to access the lower levels of the garden. \n\nMuseum of Historic Annapolis:  \nStep into our American Story at the Museum of Historic Annapolis. Enjoy an inspiring film and explore three floors of interactive exhibits where you’ll discover diverse stories and amazing objects that represent over 400 years of our shared history!    \nMeet Frederick Douglass and hear an excerpt from his speech\, “For What to a Slave is the Fourth of July”.  Nathan Richardson\, renowned Frederick Douglass reenactor\, will speak to Frederick Douglass’s life\, share his beliefs\, and recall his travels and his books.  \nPresentations of Meet Frederick Douglass offered at 2 pm and 3 pm.    \nAccessibility Considerations: An accessible entrance is available\, located to the right of the building’s main entrance. All levels of the Museum\, including the restrooms\, are accessible via the elevator.    \n\n \nHogshead Trades Museum: \nCelebrate America 250 with the lively sounds of the Revolutionary era! Stop by Hogshead Trades Museum and enjoy traditional fiddle music and discover how music was used during the American Revolution for entertainment\, marching\, and morale. Dance and sing along to “Yankee Doodle” as you learn the surprising origins of this beloved patriotic tune.  \nAccessibility Considerations: Access to Hogshead requires ascending and descending two flights of stairs. There are no restrooms on site. \n\nAbout our Presenters: \n\nNathan M. Richardson is a published author\, performance poet and Frederick Douglass Historian. He is the author of four collections of poetry and teaches a variety of workshops for emerging writers and spoken word artists. Nathan is now in the 14th year of The Frederick Douglass Speaking Tour – a living history performance that captures completely the physical\, spiritual and intellectual essence of the former slave\, writer\, orator and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Nathan is a Chautauqua Scholar with more than 500 living history performances across the country.\nThe New Century American Irish-Arts Company is a private\, not for profit corporation dedicated to the artistic furtherance\, cultivation\, and preservation of Irish traditional music and dancing in the United States. They help traditional musicians\, dancers\, teachers\, and researchers produce vocational work that brings traditional culture to the public.\nLauren Muney of Silhouettes By Hand has been a professional artist\, entertainer\, special-event producer\, and consultant for over 35 years. Alongside her graphic illustration degree from a leading arts college\, her experience with live events of all types ranges across the United States\, Canada\, Australia\, and in Asia and Europe.\nAnnapolis Living Historians are highly researched\, historically accurate living historians who interpret people of the past. They support Historic Annapolis as volunteers at our sites and events.\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy: Historic Annapolis reserves the right to cancel or alter any programs. Unless otherwise stated\, all tickets are non-refundable.  \nPhotography Policy: Historic Annapolis reserves the right to take photographs and video footage of people of all ages at Historic Annapolis-sponsored events for publicity. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed\, please opt out by notifying Historic Annapolis staff. 
URL:https://www.annapolis.org/event/4th-of-july2026/
LOCATION:William Paca House & Garden\, 186 Prince George St\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Kids,Hogshead Trades Museum,Living History,Museum of Historic Annapolis,William Paca House & Garden
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SUMMARY:Blazers . Bourbon . Cigars
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date to 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 visionaries representing our diverse community – in the picturesque William Paca Garden. While you network\, enjoy bourbon\, whiskey\, and other fine liquor tastings\, premium cigars\, and delightful food from the area’s top chefs and restaurants. \nThis popular annual fundraiser supports Historic Annapolis and our mission to Preserve . Protect . Connect. \nAll tickets will go on sale Wednesday\, July 1.. \n21+ only. Event is held rain or shine. \nTicket Prices:  \nHost Committee Ticket – $500\n(includes all-inclusive food and drink\, early entry at 5 pm\, access to the VIP section\, complimentary cigar\, and name recognition on event signage. Tax deductible amount: $465) \nVIP Ticket – $250\n(includes all-inclusive food and drink\, early entry at 5 pm\, access to the VIP section. Tax deductible amount: $215) \nGeneral Admission Ticket – $150\n(includes all-inclusive food and drink. Tax deductible amount: $125) \nAll proceeds benefit Historic Annapolis. All tickets are non-refundable. 
URL:https://www.annapolis.org/event/blazers-bourbon-cigars2026/
LOCATION:William Paca House & Garden\, 186 Prince George St\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
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