# Christmas Traditions by Candlelight at the William Paca House

> Event for families in the Baltimore–Columbia–Towson area (MD). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Fri, Nov 27 (+8 more dates) · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Where: William Paca House & Garden, 186 Prince George Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: $15 general admission; $12 Historic Annapolis members and military
- Organizer: Historic Annapolis
- Official page: https://www.annapolis.org/event/christmas-traditions-by-candlelight-at-the-william-paca-house/
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

A one-hour guided candlelit tour of the William Paca House, the Georgian mansion on Prince George Street, built around how holiday customs have changed over time. Guides explain how families in Annapolis and Maryland celebrated the season in generations past and how the Paca household prepared to welcome friends and guests, room by room in the glow of candlelight. The tour ends with a sweet treat and a take-home recipe so children can help recreate a taste of the past at home. Historic Annapolis pitches it to families and friends; at about an hour it works best for children who can follow a guided walk, and the house has several flights of stairs. Tours run at 11 am and 4 pm on nine dates, mostly Fridays and Saturdays, from Thanksgiving weekend through December 26, including Monday, December 21 during winter break.

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