HistoricAnnapolisOct 16, 20212 minWe Hold These TruthsI apologize for not keeping everyone on top of the latest news of 1771 the past few weeks. I’ve been a little distracted by everything...
HistoricAnnapolisDec 16, 20202 minA Bicentennial Request for RecipesHeld within Historic Annapolis’s collection is a booklet, Maryland Recipes: in honor of the Bicentennial, printed by BGE (yes, the...
HistoricAnnapolisDec 9, 20202 minCaring For Your Treasures: Holiday EditionMany people choose to decorate their homes this time of year, and occasionally objects get inadvertently damaged. Here are some quick...
HistoricAnnapolisDec 8, 20201 minZoom for the HolidaysIt's unfortunate that we are here, anticipating another Zoom holiday - but whatever Zoom holiday you may be celebrating this season,...
HistoricAnnapolisJul 15, 20202 minA Day in the LifeEver wonder what a day in my job as a Curator of Collections is like? Read on for a little snapshot of a full day for me at the William...
HistoricAnnapolisJun 10, 20203 minCarvel Hall Confusion: A Hotel or a Knife Company? When you mention the name Carvel Hall, you may instantly think of the hotel that once was at the William Paca House...or the knife...
HistoricAnnapolisMay 20, 20202 minCaring For Your Treasures: Fire & WaterFire and water might seem like obvious agents of destruction. Many of us have witnessed first-hand the effects of these elements. But...
HistoricAnnapolisMay 13, 20202 minCaring For Your Treasures: Thieves & DissociationIt's unfortunate, but sometimes things get lost. Whether the loss is from criminal activity or misplacing something, the results can be...
HistoricAnnapolisMay 6, 20203 minCaring For Your Treasures: 10 Agents of DeteriorationThe first step in protecting your treasures is understanding just what causes damage to them in the first place. Once you know the...
HistoricAnnapolisApr 29, 20202 minCaring For Your Treasures: IntroductionOn the weekends, I’ve taken to doing some spring cleaning, sorting, and maintenance around my home. Many of you may be doing the same,...
HistoricAnnapolisApr 24, 20201 minZoom with HA!If you're like us, you're missing the William Paca House and Garden like crazy - we are looking forward to the day when we can welcome...
HistoricAnnapolisApr 22, 20202 minCelebrating NatureHappy Earth Day! While we are celebrating 50 years of the official holiday, people in Annapolis and across the globe were appreciating...
HistoricAnnapolisApr 15, 20201 minThe Curator's CornerMeet HA's Curator of Collections, Robin Matty! Robin's here to give you some tips and tricks to manage your own special heirlooms (now...