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A Colonial Yuletide

Saturday December 7, 2024 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
William Paca House & Garden186 Prince George StreetAnnapolis MD 21401
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Notes regarding time

Timed entry is on the half hour

Description

You are cordially invited to celebrate a colonial holiday with Historic Annapolis! Bring the entire family to welcome yuletide at the William Paca House and Hogshead Trades Museum. It’s the year 1774! Experience the holiday traditions, music, and stories of Christmases past. Spend a fun afternoon with us at this joyous celebration! Your Colonial Yuletide admission includes both sites, and you may begin your experience at either location. Advance registration for timed entry recommended; timed entry offered every half hour starting at 2 pm until 5 pm. Walk-ups will be accommodated as space permits. LOCATIONS: William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street Living Historians will bring the Paca House to life with laughter, games of chance, gossip, and political news of the day. Explore the beauty of the decked halls of the Georgian mansion by candlelight, festooned with luminaries and garlands. Create a holiday craft while you sample some delicious hot cocoa! Accessing this location requires ascending and descending several flights of stairs. Visitors with limited mobility can access parts of this program via the driveway of the Paca House. Hogshead Trades Museum 43 Pinkney Street Welcome yule at “Hogshead Tavern” on Pinkney Street! The middling sort and tradespeople are of good cheer. Listen to live music in this delightful dwelling where fun and frolic await. Enjoy a colonial sweet treat and cider! Accessing this location requires ascending a flight of stairs.

Who

All ages welcome

Cost

$12 General Admission; $8 for HA Members and Military; $5 for Children (ages 3-17, free for 2 and under)

How

Learn more and register: https://www.annapolis.org/events/yuletide-2024/

More Info

Advance registration recommended.

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