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Paca House & Hammond-Harwood House Private Tour and Terrace Lunch

September 16

Come enjoy small group private docent-led tours of both historic houses in Annapolis and a relaxing lunch in the Paca House gardens, with time to explore the gardens.  Max of 30 people, divided into 2 groups of 15 for tours, everyone together on the garden terrace at Paca House for box lunches.
$55 per person covers admission to both houses and lunch, does not include transportation or parking.

To make reservations, click here.

More information about both houses is available here:
Paca House
Hammond-Harwood House

Day of Reminders:

  • The tour is rain or shine. All attendees should be prepared for bad weather.
  • Small bags or backpacks are recommended if you bring medical supplies, water bottles, etc. so no one is carrying heavy weights. Keep in mind these items will also go through security at the State House.
  • 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 Cara Garside before scheduled tour.

Group Tour Etiquette:

  • Ǫuestions are welcome and encouraged!
  • Attendees must stay with their group at all times while walking through Annapolis and during the tour inside Historic Annapolis properties.
  • We encourage visitors to help protect our collections at all sites. Please refrain from touching objects, sitting on antique furniture (areas to sit will be provided and noted), leaning on furniture or museum displays, and eating/drinking in unapproved areas.
  • Cellphones must be silent during the tour.
  • Photo opportunities will be available in specific areas. Please be courteous of others that may not want their photo taken.

Accessibility at the William Paca House:

  • The historic William Paca House does not have an elevator or ramps, and visitors must navigate several flights of stairs to enter the reception area and to take the William Paca House guided tour. A virtual tour video of the house and garden is available to view on the Paca Garden terrace or a tablet upon request.
  • The brick terrace level of the Paca Garden is accessible via a driveway ramp, which also provides access to the ground floor level of the Paca House, which contains the Paca House Conference Room and an accessible restroom.
  • Within the Paca Garden, several ramps are now available to access the lower terraces of the garden, but please note that pathways are currently loose pea gravel.

Historic Annapolis Day-Of Contacts:
Cara Garside, Visitor Services Manager, Lead Staff Member
(410) 264-2764,

Parking:
For parking options, visit   https://annapolisparking.com/parking-locations/garages-and-lots/ for available garage or street parking.

  • Knighton Garage: 1A Colonial
  • Gott’s Court Garage: 25 Northwest Street
  • Noah Hillman Garage: 150 Gorman Street
  • Park Place Garage: One Park Place
  • Visitor Center Lot: Calvert Street
  • South Street Lot: South off of Church Circle
  • Calvert Street Garage: 16 John’s Street (closed weekdays 6 am – 6 pm)
  • Whitmore Garage: 25 Clay Street
  • Donner Lot: 120-166 Compromise Street
  • Navy Marine Corp Stadium Lot: 550 Taylor Avenue

 

Details

  • Date: September 16

Organizer

  • Oxford Museum