Built in the 1760s by William Paca, this Georgian manor house is recognized today as one of the finest 18th century homes in the country. In 1901, the property was converted into a hotel, and became Annapolis’s finest hotel for decades. Historic Annapolis and the State of Maryland bought the site in 1965 and over the next two decades preserved and restored it to reflect its original 18th century appearance.

Guided tours of the William Paca House & Garden show off its period furnishings and artwork, and the house is available for hosting special occasions. Using historic scholarship, the 2 acre colonial William Paca Garden has been restored to its former glory. Visitors can enjoy its parterres and terraced gardens, including the Kitchen Garden which provides fresh fruits and vegetables. William Paca was not only a signatory of the Declaration of Independence, but also served as the State of Maryland’s third Governor. In 1971 this location was recognized as a National Historic Landmark.

William Paca House & Garden, 186 Prince George Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, Phone: 410-990-4543

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