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The Hammond–Harwood House is a historic house museum at 19 Maryland Avenue in Annapolis, Maryland, USA. Built in 1774, is one of the premier colonial houses remaining in America from the British colonial period (1607–1776). It is the only existing work of colonial academic architecture that was principally designed from a plate in Andrea Palladio's I Quattro Libri dell'Architettura (The Four Books of Architecture) (1570). The house was designed by the architect William Buckland in 1773–1774 for wealthy farmer Matthias Hammond of Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was modeled on the design of the Villa Pisani in Montagnana, Italy, as depicted in Book II, Chapter XIV of Palladio's work. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960, and is now managed by a non-profit organization as a museum.
Construction on the house began about April 1774, and most of the house was probably completed before the death of the architect in November or December of the same year. Owner Matthias Hammond probably never occupied his elegant house because he abruptly left Annapolis for his family's country estate in 1776. He died in 1786 after renting out the house for many years.
Great historical home in Annapolis. Recommend taking a tour if in the area. Wonderful colonial kitchen representation and beautiful rooms throughout. Highly recommend.
Darlene SchuylerFeb 27, 2018
Wonderfully curated 18th-century manor house with all original architecture. Friendly and caring staff. A must do if in Annapolis or the central Maryland region!
Tara OwensJan 24, 2018
Great place to learn about our ancestors.
Sergio PolancoApr 15, 2018
It was a really well restored house with wonderful guides
John LikerMar 28, 2017
Amazing history.
David -Oct 13, 2017
Visited there on vacation last week. It was a great experience. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, and gave a a thorough tour and answered all questions well. Wish I could remember her name to thank her. The house is an excellent example of it's period, and well kept with many original or period pieces.
Dave RichardAug 3, 2012
A very fine colonial museum...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Mike McElhaneyJun 16, 2018
Great historical home in Annapolis. Recommend taking a tour if in the area. Wonderful colonial kitchen representation and beautiful rooms throughout. Highly recommend.
Darlene SchuylerFeb 27, 2018
Wonderfully curated 18th-century manor house with all original architecture. Friendly and caring staff. A must do if in Annapolis or the central Maryland region!
Tara OwensJan 24, 2018
Great place to learn about our ancestors.
Sergio PolancoApr 15, 2018
It was a really well restored house with wonderful guides
John LikerMar 28, 2017
Amazing history.
David -Oct 13, 2017
Visited there on vacation last week. It was a great experience. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, and gave a a thorough tour and answered all questions well. Wish I could remember her name to thank her. The house is an excellent example of it's period, and well kept with many original or period pieces.
Dave RichardAug 3, 2012
A very fine colonial museum...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Mike McElhaneyJun 16, 2018
Great historical home in Annapolis. Recommend taking a tour if in the area. Wonderful colonial kitchen representation and beautiful rooms throughout. Highly recommend.
Darlene SchuylerFeb 27, 2018
Wonderfully curated 18th-century manor house with all original architecture. Friendly and caring staff. A must do if in Annapolis or the central Maryland region!
Tara OwensJan 24, 2018
Great place to learn about our ancestors.
Sergio PolancoApr 15, 2018
It was a really well restored house with wonderful guides
John LikerMar 28, 2017
Amazing history.
David -Oct 13, 2017
Visited there on vacation last week. It was a great experience. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, and gave a a thorough tour and answered all questions well. Wish I could remember her name to thank her. The house is an excellent example of it's period, and well kept with many original or period pieces.
Dave RichardAug 3, 2012
A very fine colonial museum...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Mike McElhaneyJun 16, 2018
| Monday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
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