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 William Paca House and GardenCourtesy of the Historic Annapolis Foundation The William Paca House (186 Prince George Street, 410-267-7619)is one of the most elegant landmarks in Annapolis. Constructed between 1763-1765, the five-part Georgian residence was built as a town home for William Paca, a wealthy young planter who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The estate is well-known for its two-acre pleasure garden featuring five terraces, a fish-shaped pond, and a wilderness garden. It is furnished with a fine collection of antique furniture, silver, and decorative arts. Changing exhibits highlight different aspects of everyday life in the 1760s and 1770s for William Paca, his wife, Mary, and other members of their household. In 1901, the Annapolis Hotel Corporation purchased the property to build Carvel Hall Hotel. The 200-room hotel covered the entire site for more than half a century. In 1965, Historic Annapolis Foundation saved this landmark, guiding the rebuilding of the garden through extensive archaeological research, and returning the house to its 18th-century appearance. It opened to the public in 1973. Hours and information The William Paca House and Garden is currently operating on its winter schedule. hours are Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on Sundays from noon until 5:00 p.m. The last tour of the house will begin at 3:30 p.m. On Monday, March 22, the William Paca House and Garden will begin opening seven days a week through December 23, 2004. Hours will be Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on Sundays from noon until 5:00 p.m. Once again, the last tour of the house will begin at 3:30 p.m. Visit the Historic Annapolis Foundation website for further information about The Paca House and Garden.
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