Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Location: Zoom Virtual Lecture
Time: 7:00 pm (EST)
The William Paca House has sheltered many people and served many functions since the 1760s. It was home to a signer of the Declaration of Independence, aristocratic refugees from war-torn Europe, and a Navy widow whose sons-in-law fought on opposite sides in the Civil War. It was part of a hotel founded by a national tennis champion and featured in Hollywood films, and the object of an intensive restoration effort begun six decades ago. Glenn E. Campbell, HA’s retired Senior Historian, tells the remarkable story of one landmark building through time.
Advance registration required. Registration closes one half hour prior to lecture.
Cost: FREE
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About Our Presenter: Glenn E. Campbell earned degrees in History from the U.S. Naval Academy and University of Maryland, College Park. Following his active-duty naval service, he joined the staff of Historic Annapolis in 1997 and was named Senior Historian of the non-profit historic preservation and education organization in 2008. In 2021, he received the Heritage Leadership Award from the Four Rivers Heritage Area. Since retiring from Historic Annapolis in 2022, Mr. Campbell has indulged his love for international travel while remaining engaged in public history as an independent scholar.
The information contained in the HA Virtual Lecture series represents the historical research, views and opinions of the lecture presenter and may not represent the views or opinions of Historic Annapolis, Inc.