New "Spirits of the Past" Tours added by popular demand!

Breaking news! Two new dates have been added for HA's special October tour of the William Paca House, Spirits of the Past: Disease, Death, and Mourning. We advise you register now, before it's too late!

This seasonal tour of the William Paca House highlights sickness, treatments, and mourning rituals of the past. You’ll be guided through the historic home with a focus on the treatment of diseases, the medical practices of the women of the era, the contributions of the enslaved, local physicians, and the mourning rituals for their dearly departed. The tour continues in the physic garden to learn about the medicinal plants and their use during the 18th century and beyond. At the end of the tour, try a cup of sage tea and take home a recipe or two! 

Due to its content, this tour is only recommended for ages 16+. Advance registration recommended, space is limited.

Location: William Paca House and Garden, 186 Prince George Street

Cost: $15 for General Admission; $12 for HA Members and Docents

Friday, October 28 at 3:30 pm

Saturday, October 29 at 11 am

FINAL WEEKEND! Historic Hauntings Ghost Tours
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Looking for ghost tours in Maryland? On Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays during the month of October, Annapolis Tours® by Watermark® is partnering with Historic Annapolis to offer Special Historic Hauntings.

Our spirited guide will lead you through the dark alleys, spooky side streets, and lesser-known haunted sites of the old and creaky town of Annapolis. Hear from real diary entries and newspaper articles of what frightened early 18th century folks. Also included is a stop inside historic Hogshead, where you will be immersed in the tales of those living in Annapolis during the Revolutionary War. Listen to stories of spirits that linger in the mist, and explore one of Annapolis’ best-known cemeteries. Special Historic Hauntings takes you back to a time of superstition and legend. And who knows, after a trip inside Hogshead, your own story may be added to the history of Annapolis!

Advance registration recommended.

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Time: 7:30 pm - 9:10 pm (additional tours offered at 8 pm on Thursday and Friday)

Location: Meet at the Market House Park, 25 Market Space

Cost: $26 Adults; $15 Children (3-11); Free for Infants (2 and under)

Decorative Arts Tour with HA's Curator of Collections
Friday, November 4

Historic Annapolis is proud to possess a fine decorative arts collection. A traditional guided tour of the William Paca House offers peeks at some of these objects, but do you want to know more? Then this tour is for you!

Join HA’s Curator of Collections, Robin Gower, for a special after-hours, curator-led tour of the William Paca House that offers a keen focus on the details of our special collections.

Advance registration recommended; space is limited.

Time: 5 pm - 6 pm

Location: William Paca House and Garden, 186 Prince George Street

Cost: $25 General Admission; $20 for HA Members & Docents

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Mr. Paca's Garden Storytime
Tuesday, November 8

Join us for the fall session of Mr. Paca's Garden! Enjoy reading fun and activities in the 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, craft/art project, and garden time.  

This Week's Book: Veterans in Our Neighborhood

 Let's honor and celebrate our veterans who have faithfully and diligently served in our armed forces. We will learn about the people who bravely served our great country and now humbly serve in our communities. We will have a “show and tell” so bring a picture or memento of someone in your family who is a Veteran. In honor of Veterans Day, we will be reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Advance registration recommended; space is limited.

Time: Program, 10 - 11 am; Garden Time, 11 - 11:30 am

Location: William Paca House & Garden, 186 Prince George Street

Cost: $10 per Child and $5 per Adult for General Admission; $8 per Child and Free for Adults for HA Members and Military; $5 per Child and Free for Adults for Family Circle Members

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Visit our Calendar of Events for more upcoming programs!

Visit Historic Annapolis this Holiday Season!

We hope you'll bring your visiting friends and family to visit us this holiday season! And don't forget - HA Members receive free admission at our sites every day. Not a member? Learn more about joining us here!