Charles Carroll House — Attraction in Annapolis

The Georgian home of the historic Carroll Family. Acquired by Charles Carroll the Settler. If you study the foundations you will see the progression of additions to the house as the family grew in number, wealth, and prominence during the early history of English settlement in North America. Inside, the lower level of the house has some rooms with exposed walls and ceilings. You can view the building methods and tool marks on the massive timbers lumbered on the property to construct the home and enhance it from 1701 through 1856. Charles Carroll of Carrollton (in Annapolis we call him “the Signer”) the Settler’s grandson, was the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence and survived longer than any other. Visit Historic Annapolis’ website for more details. Visit Annapolis to walk through history.

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Guided tours and groups. Docents are well versed in early American history, and displays/labels are interesting. Dec. 2023 visit; interior is in "unrestored but stabilized and safe" condition, with the many different eras of construction clearly visible. Charles Carroll was a very wealthy man, an influential politician from Colonial times into the Federal Era, and the only Catholic Signer of the Declaration of Independence. His story intersects many of the stories you have learned about the Founders. Allow 45 minutes to an hour plus, more time if you read all of the wall cards and ask lots...

The garden is amazing. If you want to get inside the garden on the Waterfront, you have to get around the church. From Duke of Gloucester Street, you can enter the area directly beneath the church. There is a small gateway with the church on the one side and a gymnasium at the other side. Doesn't look official, but you can use the gateway until you are on the parking lot. The garden on the Waterfront is located left. So keep left and enjoy the Waterfront. Although also the garden does not appear official, you are allowed to go inside to the Waterfront. Respect the religious...