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HistoricAnnapolis
Oct 16, 20212 min read
We Hold These Truths
I 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...
HistoricAnnapolis
Dec 16, 20202 min read
A Bicentennial Request for Recipes
Held within Historic Annapolis’s collection is a booklet, Maryland Recipes: in honor of the Bicentennial, printed by BGE (yes, the...
HistoricAnnapolis
Dec 9, 20202 min read
Caring For Your Treasures: Holiday Edition
Many people choose to decorate their homes this time of year, and occasionally objects get inadvertently damaged. Here are some quick...
HistoricAnnapolis
Dec 8, 20201 min read
Zoom for the Holidays
It's unfortunate that we are here, anticipating another Zoom holiday - but whatever Zoom holiday you may be celebrating this season,...
HistoricAnnapolis
Jul 15, 20202 min read
A Day in the Life
Ever 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...
HistoricAnnapolis
Jun 10, 20203 min read
Carvel 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...
HistoricAnnapolis
May 20, 20202 min read
Caring For Your Treasures: Fire & Water
Fire and water might seem like obvious agents of destruction. Many of us have witnessed first-hand the effects of these elements. But...
HistoricAnnapolis
May 13, 20202 min read
Caring For Your Treasures: Thieves & Dissociation
It's unfortunate, but sometimes things get lost. Whether the loss is from criminal activity or misplacing something, the results can be...
HistoricAnnapolis
May 6, 20203 min read
Caring For Your Treasures: 10 Agents of Deterioration
The first step in protecting your treasures is understanding just what causes damage to them in the first place. Once you know the...
HistoricAnnapolis
Apr 29, 20202 min read
Caring For Your Treasures: Introduction
On the weekends, I’ve taken to doing some spring cleaning, sorting, and maintenance around my home. Many of you may be doing the same,...
HistoricAnnapolis
Apr 24, 20201 min read
Zoom 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...
HistoricAnnapolis
Apr 22, 20202 min read
Celebrating Nature
Happy Earth Day! While we are celebrating 50 years of the official holiday, people in Annapolis and across the globe were appreciating...
HistoricAnnapolis
Apr 15, 20201 min read
The Curator's Corner
Meet HA's Curator of Collections, Robin Matty! Robin's here to give you some tips and tricks to manage your own special heirlooms (now...
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