On 6 December, the Annapolis Living Historians (ALH) led a Christmas program at Historic Annapolis in the Paca House and Gardens. It was 1775, so the resolutions that had been announced in the Maryland Gazette on November 3, 1774 were in effect, which essentially meant no fun.
We made every effort to continue to talk to the Christmas traditions, food and drink prepared in what could still be had and purchased. The men were talking about the recent declaration by the Association of Freemen as well as what the battles
taking place in the North, and what it will mean for their families in
Annapolis. The thought is that Maryland endorses
reunion with Britain as long as they can obtain redress of American grievances - all the while trying to enjoy Mr.
Paca’s hospitality and make the best of the Christmas season to Twelfth Night.
All jewelry that I am wearing is from my shop, pet n lair given to me made in vintage Waverly fabric, shoes by Anacronicos, and petticoat by Sycamore Spring Clothier
Photo by the ALH
Backgammon Table set up in the Parlor - Photo by Tim Shanahan on behalf of Historic Annapolis
Mrs. Calvert, Mrs. Ogle, Mrs. Carroll of Carrollton, and Mrs. Chase in the Parlor - Photo by Tim Shanahan on behalf of Historic Annapolis
Mrs. Lloyd and Mrs. Johnson waiting on dinner while sitting in the Dining Room - Photo by the ALH
Mrs. Carroll, Mrs. Ogle, and Mrs. Lloyd waiting on for the festivities to begin
Photo by the ALH
Mr. Hall, Mrs. Carroll (Barrister) and Ms. Paca ready dinner - Photo by the ALH
Back of my Pet n Lair and hair - Photo by the ALH
Mrs. Ogle, Mrs. Carroll (Barrister), Mrs. Lloyd and Mrs. Carroll of Carrollton dishing the latest tea - Photo by the ALH
Mr. Paca and his "trusted steward," Denby. Photo by the ALH
Sarah plating the latest pie to take upstairs - Photo by Tim Shanahan on behalf of Historic Annapolis
Affey grating cinnamon into the chocolate pot - Photo by Tim Shanahan on behalf of Historic Annapolis
