Before Jonas and Anne Catharine Hoof Green, there was William and Dinah Nuthead, Maryland’s first printing duo. William Nuthead was the first printer in Maryland and the first to operate a press in Virginia, establishing his business in St. Mary’s City in 1685 after being barred from printing in Virginia by the colonial government. Following […]
Step back in time and explore the tastes, traditions, and stories that shaped colonial Annapolis! This immersive walking tour reveals how food reflected class, culture, trade, and daily life. Visit three distinctive historic sites: the Waterfront Warehouse, Hogshead Trades Museum, and William Paca House & Garden, guided by Historic Annapolis staff member and historian Christina Chaffman. Along […]
Step back in time and explore the tastes, traditions, and stories that shaped colonial Annapolis! This immersive walking tour reveals how food reflected class, culture, trade, and daily life. Visit three distinctive historic sites: the Waterfront Warehouse, Hogshead Trades Museum, and William Paca House & Garden, guided by Historic Annapolis staff member and historian Christina Chaffman. Along […]
The 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, we share […]
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 the passing hours. Participants will have the opportunity to handle authentic clock parts and assist in assembling a working striking mechanism from a grandfather clock. […]
Gather your family and friends and experience the joy of the holiday season with a festive tour of the William Paca House! On this guided candlelit tour, explore holiday traditions that have evolved over time and discover how families in Annapolis and Maryland celebrated the holiday season in generations past. Learn how the Paca household […]
Gather your family and friends and experience the joy of the holiday season with a festive tour of the William Paca House! On this guided candlelit tour, explore holiday traditions that have evolved over time and discover how families in Annapolis and Maryland celebrated the holiday season in generations past. Learn how the Paca household […]
Gather your family and friends and experience the joy of the holiday season with a festive tour of the William Paca House! On this guided candlelit tour, explore holiday traditions that have evolved over time and discover how families in Annapolis and Maryland celebrated the holiday season in generations past. Learn how the Paca household […]
Celebrate the Holiday Season Through the Spirit of America 250 with Historic Annapolis! As America commemorates its 250th anniversary, step back to the holiday season of 1776 and experience Yuletide in Annapolis at the William Paca House & Garden and the Hogshead Trades Museum. Discover how early Americans celebrated the season through traditional music, engaging […]
Step into the world of colonial luxury with food historian Joyce White in this engaging lecture exploring the remarkable imported foods that defined status and refinement in Annapolis during the 1700s. This convergence of wealth and robust trade, particularly during the city’s Golden Age, allowed the wealthiest residents access to an extraordinary array of global […]
Gather your family and friends and experience the joy of the holiday season with a festive tour of the William Paca House! On this guided candlelit tour, explore holiday traditions that have evolved over time and discover how families in Annapolis and Maryland celebrated the holiday season in generations past. Learn how the Paca household […]
Gather your family and friends and experience the joy of the holiday season with a festive tour of the William Paca House! On this guided candlelit tour, explore holiday traditions that have evolved over time and discover how families in Annapolis and Maryland celebrated the holiday season in generations past. Learn how the Paca household […]
The 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, we share […]
Gather your family and friends and experience the joy of the holiday season with a festive tour of the William Paca House! On this guided candlelit tour, explore holiday traditions that have evolved over time and discover how families in Annapolis and Maryland celebrated the holiday season in generations past. Learn how the Paca household […]
Gather your family and friends and experience the joy of the holiday season with a festive tour of the William Paca House! On this guided candlelit tour, explore holiday traditions that have evolved over time and discover how families in Annapolis and Maryland celebrated the holiday season in generations past. Learn how the Paca household […]
Gather your family and friends and experience the joy of the holiday season with a festive tour of the William Paca House! On this guided candlelit tour, explore holiday traditions that have evolved over time and discover how families in Annapolis and Maryland celebrated the holiday season in generations past. Learn how the Paca household […]
Gather your family and friends and experience the joy of the holiday season with a festive tour of the William Paca House! On this guided candlelit tour, explore holiday traditions that have evolved over time and discover how families in Annapolis and Maryland celebrated the holiday season in generations past. Learn how the Paca household […]