The William Paca House (at one time known as Carvel Hall) is an 18th-century Georgian mansion in Annapolis, Maryland, United States. Founding Father William Paca was a signatory of the Declaration of Independence and a three-term Governor of Maryland. The house was built between 1763 and 1765 and its architecture was largely designed by Paca himself. The 2-acre (8,100Â m2) walled garden, which includes a two-story summer house, has been restored to its original state.
The William Paca House and Garden was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1971.
The Paca house is a wonderful place to visit. Mr. Paca was one of the 4 signers of the Declaration of independence from Maryland. As I'm a docent there I would highly recommend. Beautiful home where you will learn historical facts about Mr. Paca and Maryland's history.
Darlene SchuylerFeb 15, 2018
My wife and I really enjoyed the tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. There are very few items in the house that actually belonged to William Paca which can always be a little disappointing, but that could be why the tour is priced so low. Unfortunately, the gardens were inaccessible on the day we visited, but they do look beautiful.
Daniel WassallMar 27, 2018
I only visited the garden, didn't go in the house. The garden is springing to life, radish and lettuce seedlings in the raised beds. Bleeding hearts in bloom, some crocus like flowers I couldn't identify.
Janet SkocyApr 22, 2018
This was unfortunately a very disappointing experience. The price was very high for the service and opportunity provided; would not recommend paying for the house tour. The Paca house itself was very interesting and I'm glad for the opportunity to view the lifestyle of the Paca family first-hand. However the tour guide, Michele , was absolutely terrible. She was not friendly, cordial, and micro-managed the tour; most disappointing was her lack of knowledge of the history behind the most basic information - for example, how Mary Paca passed away - and her disdain for questions and interest of the tour outside of what she wanted to speak about. The tour was actually uncomfortable and I almost left multiple times throughout but didn't because of the high cost of admission and wanting to get as much out of it as possible. The garden grounds were very pleasant and kept up, but there was nothing striking. Other than for the avid history buff, I would not recommend visiting this historic location.
Melissa BoheOct 12, 2017
An important building with a beautiful garden. A great place for a special event.
Joe ThompsonMar 13, 2018
Very historic and nicely restored. Great tour guide, explained everything well.
Robert WoynerMay 17, 2018
Such a beautiful house and interesting, detailed tour. Our tour guide was great and very knowledgeable, not just about the house but the period in general. She did a. Great job connecting the history of the house and family to the history of the United States and Annapolis. It was really interesting. You can visit just the gardens for less than the cost of a tour and the gardens are beautiful as well.
Kirsten NeusJul 13, 2018
The Paca house is a wonderful place to visit. Mr. Paca was one of the 4 signers of the Declaration of independence from Maryland. As I'm a docent there I would highly recommend. Beautiful home where you will learn historical facts about Mr. Paca and Maryland's history.
Darlene SchuylerFeb 15, 2018
My wife and I really enjoyed the tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. There are very few items in the house that actually belonged to William Paca which can always be a little disappointing, but that could be why the tour is priced so low. Unfortunately, the gardens were inaccessible on the day we visited, but they do look beautiful.
Daniel WassallMar 27, 2018
I only visited the garden, didn't go in the house. The garden is springing to life, radish and lettuce seedlings in the raised beds. Bleeding hearts in bloom, some crocus like flowers I couldn't identify.
Janet SkocyApr 22, 2018
This was unfortunately a very disappointing experience. The price was very high for the service and opportunity provided; would not recommend paying for the house tour. The Paca house itself was very interesting and I'm glad for the opportunity to view the lifestyle of the Paca family first-hand. However the tour guide, Michele , was absolutely terrible. She was not friendly, cordial, and micro-managed the tour; most disappointing was her lack of knowledge of the history behind the most basic information - for example, how Mary Paca passed away - and her disdain for questions and interest of the tour outside of what she wanted to speak about. The tour was actually uncomfortable and I almost left multiple times throughout but didn't because of the high cost of admission and wanting to get as much out of it as possible. The garden grounds were very pleasant and kept up, but there was nothing striking. Other than for the avid history buff, I would not recommend visiting this historic location.
Melissa BoheOct 12, 2017
An important building with a beautiful garden. A great place for a special event.
Joe ThompsonMar 13, 2018
Very historic and nicely restored. Great tour guide, explained everything well.
Robert WoynerMay 17, 2018
Such a beautiful house and interesting, detailed tour. Our tour guide was great and very knowledgeable, not just about the house but the period in general. She did a. Great job connecting the history of the house and family to the history of the United States and Annapolis. It was really interesting. You can visit just the gardens for less than the cost of a tour and the gardens are beautiful as well.
Kirsten NeusJul 13, 2018
The Paca house is a wonderful place to visit. Mr. Paca was one of the 4 signers of the Declaration of independence from Maryland. As I'm a docent there I would highly recommend. Beautiful home where you will learn historical facts about Mr. Paca and Maryland's history.
Darlene SchuylerFeb 15, 2018
My wife and I really enjoyed the tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. There are very few items in the house that actually belonged to William Paca which can always be a little disappointing, but that could be why the tour is priced so low. Unfortunately, the gardens were inaccessible on the day we visited, but they do look beautiful.
Daniel WassallMar 27, 2018
I only visited the garden, didn't go in the house. The garden is springing to life, radish and lettuce seedlings in the raised beds. Bleeding hearts in bloom, some crocus like flowers I couldn't identify.
Janet SkocyApr 22, 2018
This was unfortunately a very disappointing experience. The price was very high for the service and opportunity provided; would not recommend paying for the house tour. The Paca house itself was very interesting and I'm glad for the opportunity to view the lifestyle of the Paca family first-hand. However the tour guide, Michele , was absolutely terrible. She was not friendly, cordial, and micro-managed the tour; most disappointing was her lack of knowledge of the history behind the most basic information - for example, how Mary Paca passed away - and her disdain for questions and interest of the tour outside of what she wanted to speak about. The tour was actually uncomfortable and I almost left multiple times throughout but didn't because of the high cost of admission and wanting to get as much out of it as possible. The garden grounds were very pleasant and kept up, but there was nothing striking. Other than for the avid history buff, I would not recommend visiting this historic location.
Melissa BoheOct 12, 2017
An important building with a beautiful garden. A great place for a special event.
Joe ThompsonMar 13, 2018
Very historic and nicely restored. Great tour guide, explained everything well.
Robert WoynerMay 17, 2018
Such a beautiful house and interesting, detailed tour. Our tour guide was great and very knowledgeable, not just about the house but the period in general. She did a. Great job connecting the history of the house and family to the history of the United States and Annapolis. It was really interesting. You can visit just the gardens for less than the cost of a tour and the gardens are beautiful as well.
Kirsten NeusJul 13, 2018
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