William Paca House and Garden

William Paca House and Garden tours return to normal hours on Saturday, March 24, 2018. Stop by for an hour or half-hour guided tour of this five-part Georgian mansion, built in the 1760s by William Paca, one of Maryland’s four Signers of the Declaration of Independence and the state’s third Governor. Carefully restored by Historic Annapolis beginning in 1965, today it is recognized as one of the finest 18th-century homes in the country and a National Historic Landmark. Guided tours of the house, which features period furnishings and paintings, reveal the...

Maryland Day Celebration: You're Invited to a Wedding!   Step back in time with us as we celebrate the 1781 marriage of James Brice and Julianna Jennings, a union that was truly "Made in Maryland!" Come visit as the women prepare for the big occasion in the bed chambers of the Paca House or visit with James Brice and his friends as they wait in the Paca Garden. A dance master will instruct all wedding guests on the proper dance while live music fills the air! Crafts and activities will...

Join Historic Annapolis for a guided tour of William Paca’s enchanting two-acre English pleasure garden. Your knowledgeable docent will take you on a stroll through the features of the lovingly-restored Chesapeake falling garden. Join us for a guided tour of William Paca’s enchanting two-acre English pleasure garden. Cost: $10 General Admission; $8 for HA Members and Volunteers; $6 Child  

How will we know when fall is coming?  In the book Fall is Not Easy, we will read about one tree’s journey through the seasons. Together we will examine all four seasons and explore what activities we do throughout the year. Come join us and create a poster of your favorite season! Cost: $10 General Admission; $8 HA Members and Volunteers; Free for Family Circle Members About Mr. Paca's Backyard: This program, held every other Tuesday, uses famous children's stories to explore the William Paca Garden. Recommended for ages 3-5 and includes story...

The ways people mourn and remember their dearly departed have changed dramatically over the centuries. During the month of October at the William Paca House, view a temporary exhibit on medical instruments and memento mori (literal translation: remember that you must die) from Early America. View postmortem photography, mourning attire, and memento mori jewelry, which often held the artfully woven hair of a deceased loved one. Then, take a 30-minute tour of the WIlliam Paca House highlighting the evolution of medical practices, death, and mourning rituals during the 18th and 19th centuries. After the...

A tradition for over 40 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. From heirloom tomatoes to Thomas Jefferson's favorite snail vine, you will find something here to delight. . All proceeds of this beloved annual fundraiser support the programs of the William Paca Garden!

A tradition for over 40 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. From heirloom tomatoes to Thomas Jefferson's favorite snail vine, you will find something here to delight. . All proceeds of this beloved annual fundraiser support the programs of the William Paca Garden!

Join us on select Tuesday mornings for storytime and fun 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, craft/art project, and free time in the garden. This Week's Book: Change Sings by Amanda Gorman Change Sings is a story about change and hope. A young girl leads us on a musical journey to demonstrate that no matter how big or small you are, you have the power and ability to make changes. Whether...

Join us for a special summer Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime! Enjoy reading fun 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, craft/art project, and garden time. This Session's Book: Shapes in the Garden Shapes can be found everywhere, even in a garden! Can you find the star shape in the Holly Parterre? Join us in a scavenger hunt of all the different shapes in Mr. Paca’s Garden. It’s summertime...