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Historic Annapolis 4th of July Tours
July 4 @ 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
$12
Join Historic Annapolis for their 4th of July tours and celebrations! Explore our historic sites as they are brought to life by our living history volunteers and special guests. Your admission includes entry to four Historic Annapolis sites!
William Paca House and Garden, 186 Prince George Street:
Encounter our living historian volunteers at every turn as they bring our historic site to life! Enjoy special family-friendly activities like a garden hunt and patriotic crafts, and explore the two-acre Paca Garden, a restful oasis nestled in the heart of bustling Annapolis.
Meet Frederick Douglass and hear an excerpt from his speech, “For What to a Slave is the Fourth of July?” Nathan Richardson, renowned Frederick Douglass reenactor, will speak to Frederick Douglass’s life and share his beliefs, as well as recalling his travels and his books. The 10:30 am presentation with Frederick Douglass is free and open to the public, taking place on the front terrace of the William Paca House. There will also be presentations at 11:30 am and 12:30 pm.
Admission at the Paca House & Garden will be by timed entry. You may visit the sites in any order, but please plan to visit the Paca House within the half hour of your timed entry.
Hogshead, 43 Pinkney Street:
Take a short walk down Pinkney Street to Hogshead, where you’ll find colonial tradespeople who have just learned about the signing of the Declaration of Independence. What might it mean for these hardworking people?
Museum of Historic Annapolis, 99 Main Street:
Step into our American Story at the Museum of Historic Annapolis. Here you can enjoy an inspiring film and explore three floors of interactive exhibits where you’ll discover diverse stories and amazing objects that represent over 400 years of our shared history! Visitors will also be able to make a patriotic craft.
Waterfront Warehouse, 4 Pinkney Street:
Visit a rare surviving example of a small Annapolis waterfront warehouse from the late 18th century. You’ll discover the model of our city, featuring a birds-eye view of the historic landscape. A volunteer will be on hand to share tales of the waterfront and those who worked there. This site is free for all to visit.
$12 General Admission; $8 Historic Annapolis Members & Volunteers + Military; $5 Children (3-17); Free for Children 2 and under
Advance registration recommended.
