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SUMMARY:Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime: My Friend Earth
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. \nMy Friend Earth by Patricia MacLachlan\nPerfect for Earth Day—and every day!—My Friend Earth is an homage to our wonderful planet. Our friend Earth does so many wonderful things! She tends to animals large and small. She pours down summer rain and autumn leaves. She sprinkles whisper-white snow and protects the tiny seeds waiting for spring. \nJoin us in celebrating Earth Day in the garden with a song\, a craft\, and a scavenger hunt! \nAdvance registration required\, space is limited.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/mr-pacas-garden-storytime-my-friend-earth/
LOCATION:William Paca House and Garden\, 186 Prince George Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities
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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.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/paca-garden-guided-tour/
LOCATION:William Paca House and Garden\, 186 Prince George Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic,Visual
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SUMMARY:Pollinator-Friendly Gardening Workshop with Homestead Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Spring afternoon workshop on the Paca House Terrace\, presented in partnership with our friends at Homestead Gardens. \nPollinators such as bees and butterflies play a vital role in our ecosystems and food supply\, but they need our help!    \nAt this workshop\, a Homestead Gardens expert will discuss pollinator-friendly gardening and simple ways anyone can support local pollinators\, even with limited space. Learn how to choose pollinator-friendly plants and easy gardening tips for balconies\, porches\, patios\, and small yards.  \nParticipants will create their own Bee & Butterfly Starter Garden Porch Pot to take home\, along with a Guide to Growing Pollinator Friendly Gardens and a coupon for Homestead Gardens.  \nAdvance registration required\, space is limited. Recommended for ages 13+.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/pollinator-friendly-gardening-workshop-with-homestead-gardens/
LOCATION:William Paca House and Garden\, 186 Prince George Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:William Paca Garden Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:A tradition for over 50 years\, the William Paca Garden Plant Sale provides the opportunity to take home a piece of history. HA volunteers personally raise over 8\,000 plants – perennials\, annuals\, trees\, vines\, and vegetable starts – that represent the best of the old and the new. \n \nCertified as a Maryland’s Best Native Plants retailer\, HA is proud to be recognized by the Maryland Department of Agriculture as a retailer offering at least 20 percent of its plants that are native to our state. If you are keen to support bees\, butterflies\, hummingbirds\, and other native wildlife in your garden\, you will find plants that delight them here. \nStaff and volunteers are on hand to answer your gardening questions. Proceeds of this beloved annual tradition support the mission and programs of the William Paca House & Garden and Historic Annapolis. \nRegistration not required. The Plant Sale is held rain or shine. Pets are not permitted at the event. 
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/william-paca-garden-plant-sale/
LOCATION:William Paca House and Garden\, 186 Prince George Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic,Visual
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T160000
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CREATED:20260210T222717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222717Z
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SUMMARY:William Paca Garden Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:A tradition for over 50 years\, the William Paca Garden Plant Sale provides the opportunity to take home a piece of history. HA volunteers personally raise over 8\,000 plants – perennials\, annuals\, trees\, vines\, and vegetable starts – that represent the best of the old and the new. \n \nCertified as a Maryland’s Best Native Plants retailer\, HA is proud to be recognized by the Maryland Department of Agriculture as a retailer offering at least 20 percent of its plants that are native to our state. If you are keen to support bees\, butterflies\, hummingbirds\, and other native wildlife in your garden\, you will find plants that delight them here. \nStaff and volunteers are on hand to answer your gardening questions. Proceeds of this beloved annual tradition support the mission and programs of the William Paca House & Garden and Historic Annapolis. \nRegistration not required. The Plant Sale is held rain or shine. Pets are not permitted at the event. 
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/william-paca-garden-plant-sale-2/
LOCATION:William Paca House and Garden\, 186 Prince George Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic,Visual
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000
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CREATED:20260220T180528Z
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SUMMARY:Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime: Mommy Time
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. \nMommy Time by Monique James-Duncan\nRollicking rhyme and playful illustrations record a day in the life of two rambunctious children and their stay-at-home mother. As fun as it is being a kid\, it can be hard work being a mom. When Dad heads to his job\, the joyful chaos of getting ready for the day begins. To the children\, that day is a happy blur of school and playdates\, singing and dancing\, supermarket walks and library stops\, bath time\, story time\, bedtime. But Mommy’s time is filled with a whole lot more sweeping\, laundry\, stinky diapers—tiring work achieved with love in her eyes and care in her smiles. An authentic catalog of precious moments in the life of an ordinary family\, this warm\, revealing story builds a bridge of empathy between parent and child and celebrates the value of “Mommy time.” \nCelebrate Mother’s Day in the garden! Join us for a song and a unique craft! \nAdvance registration required\, space is limited.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/mr-pacas-garden-storytime-mommy-time/
LOCATION:William Paca House and Garden\, 186 Prince George Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities
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SUMMARY:Colonial Garden Party
DESCRIPTION: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 at the Summer House\, portrayed by the Annapolis Living Historians. \nInteract with finely-dressed ladies and gentlemen as they delight in this idyllic garden setting. \nAdvance registration recommended; program included with admission to the Paca Garden. Please Note: This event is a living history program; food is not included\, and outside food is not permitted. 
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/colonial-garden-party/
LOCATION:William Paca House and Garden\, 186 Prince George Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T040605
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SUMMARY:Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime: Mommy Time
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. \nMommy Time by Monique James-Duncan\nRollicking rhyme and playful illustrations record a day in the life of two rambunctious children and their stay-at-home mother. As fun as it is being a kid\, it can be hard work being a mom. When Dad heads to his job\, the joyful chaos of getting ready for the day begins. To the children\, that day is a happy blur of school and playdates\, singing and dancing\, supermarket walks and library stops\, bath time\, story time\, bedtime. But Mommy’s time is filled with a whole lot more sweeping\, laundry\, stinky diapers—tiring work achieved with love in her eyes and care in her smiles. An authentic catalog of precious moments in the life of an ordinary family\, this warm\, revealing story builds a bridge of empathy between parent and child and celebrates the value of “Mommy time.” \nCelebrate Mother’s Day in the garden! Join us for a song and a unique craft! \nAdvance registration required\, space is limited.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/mr-pacas-garden-storytime-mommy-time-2/
LOCATION:William Paca House and Garden\, 186 Prince George Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acaac.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260516-19MPGSMomsDay-1.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T040605
CREATED:20260224T163329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T163329Z
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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.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/paca-garden-guided-tour-2/
LOCATION:William Paca House and Garden\, 186 Prince George Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic,Visual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T110000
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CREATED:20260323T133230Z
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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.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/mr-pacas-garden-storytime-rafa-counts-on-papa/
LOCATION:William Paca House and Garden\, 186 Prince George Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts Month Event,Children's Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T040605
CREATED:20260224T185016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T144241Z
UID:10014352-1782558000-1782561600@www.acaac.org
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.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/paca-garden-guided-tour-3/
LOCATION:William Paca House and Garden\, 186 Prince George Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts Month Event,Historic,Visual
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