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Cornerstone Society Appreciation Reception

Historic Annapolis was pleased to welcome our Cornerstone Society donors to the James Brice House on Thursday, February 29 for a peek-behind-the-curtain at the museum-grade restoration occurring at this National Historic Landmark. Our new leadership giving community provides crucial support for HA to provide cultural experiences and educational opportunities for residents, visitors, and students in… Continue reading Cornerstone Society Appreciation Reception

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A Message From Our President: Something New to Preserve the Old

Earlier this month, City Dock experienced the third highest water level in the city’s history, reminding us of the fragility of Annapolis’s historic landscape and the importance of the City’s accelerated planning effort to protect it. Environmental resiliency is the key feature of this $90 million effort. A comprehensive planning strategy is critical so that… Continue reading A Message From Our President: Something New to Preserve the Old

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Historic Annapolis’ Colonial Yuletide – Photos

Capital Gazette, , Jeffrey Bill

Historic Annapolis hosted its annual Colonial Yuletide event Saturday at William Paca House and Gardens and the Hogshead Tavern. Costumed interpreters explained 18th century holiday traditions to visitors and the musical ensemble Bedlam performed period music. Go to capitalgazette.com for the full gallery of photos of Colonial Yuletide and annapolis.org for Historic Annapolis’ December holiday events.

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Historic Annapolis Annual Meeting Recap, 2023

Historic Annapolis was pleased to celebrate a year of accomplishments with our donors, partners, members, and supporters at our recent Annual Meeting, held at the Governor Calvert House on November 16, 2023. In the fabulous historic setting, we were pleased to welcome keynote speaker Sara C. Bronin, Chair of the President’s Advisory Council on Historic… Continue reading Historic Annapolis Annual Meeting Recap, 2023

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Seawalls and a welcome center — did Annapolis get its flood plan right?

The Baltimore Banner, , Rick Hutzell

This full article can be found here. Annapolis unveiled its long-awaited design for a maritime welcome center Wednesday, part of an $88 million reimagining of City Dock to protect the historic city from rising seas and climate change. It now faces an ambitious timeline and uncertain public response. The City Dock design goes before three… Continue reading Seawalls and a welcome center — did Annapolis get its flood plan right?

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A Message from our President & CEO: What Is Historic Preservation?

“What is historic preservation?” my 14-year-old niece recently asked me. “What exactly does Historic Annapolis do?”   Hmmm. How to answer what is seemingly an easy question. Do I launch into Preserve, Protect, Connect? Do I speak to the day-to-day care of state buildings that belong to all of us? Do I speak to the importance… Continue reading A Message from our President & CEO: What Is Historic Preservation?

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Connect With Karen – Thank You For Making An Impact!

Thank you so much for your engagement and generosity during the past year! With your help, we completed a fiscal year full of exceptional accomplishments and exceeded our fundraising goals for our 2022/2023 year. I am grateful for the support of wonderful donors and friends like you. Together, with your donations, memberships, and the financial… Continue reading Connect With Karen – Thank You For Making An Impact!

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In Memoriam – David P. Fogle

Last week, we lost a giant in the preservation field – David P. Fogle. A Princeton-trained architect with an advanced degree in planning, Mr. Fogle was widely respected for his long-standing contributions in the historic preservation field and as a stalwart champion of historic architecture, planning, and preservation. I knew of him long before I… Continue reading In Memoriam – David P. Fogle

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A Message from our President & CEO: It’s the 4th of July

The Fourth of July is always a special day at Historic Annapolis. This year, for the sixteenth time, we’re hosting a Naturalization Ceremony conducted by officials from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services at the William Paca House and Garden. It’s especially fitting that we welcome new citizens into the American family at William Paca’s home… Continue reading A Message from our President & CEO: It’s the 4th of July

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