hogshead

This is a very small dwelling, but completely rennovated. It is located on a street in the Historic District known as 'Soap Suds Alley' as the families that lived in this string of houses had husbands who mostly worked in the Maritime Industry and the women worked as Domestics when the landed gentry came to town to spend some time in their town homes.This house will give you a real sense of what it was like to live in Annapolis in those days. The kitchen is very sparse and there was no 'out' house, either, rather folks were encourage to use the town privy up the street by the State Capital building. This property is manned by volunteers who are well schooled as to what life was like back then. You will be amazed at what you will learn and also make you greatly appreciate how we live today.

The Hogshead is a hands-on museum operated by volunteers in colonial attire who are extremely knowledgeable about how people lived in the 18th century. This is going to be an on-going stop each time we visit Annapolis, MD.

Hogshead, 43 Pinckney Street, Annapolis - A fun way to spend a half hour off of your feet and away from the bustle and shopping of Main Street and Maryland Streets in Annapolis. Living history re-enactors teach about "commoner" colonial era life in the city in an informal and engaging atmosphere. Touching of objects on display actually encouraged! History majors won't learn much here, but most people will pick up a few tidbits they did not know while they can relax for a little while before venturing back into the real world only a few feet away.

We stopped in and were delighted by the information and TIME that was taken to explain artifacts and history. It was the highlight f the day. We were sorry we did not leave a gratuity as we found out later that she was a volunteer and we should have done this. SHE was a class act and fabulous in her role. Wish we had caught your name...

Great for children, even our young toddlers enjoyed looking at the toys children played with during the 18th century. Debbie was very friendly and knowledgable, dressed in her colonial attire. Great tour that lasts a few moments if you are in between attractions, free and informative.

Only open 12-4p on weekends, you'll be glad you took the time to fit this into your Annapolis visit. In an old home on Pinckney St, modified little from the time it was built, your volunteer guide in period dress will tell you about the history of the home and town. It's a hands-on place, with our guide passing around antlers, horn cups, powder horns, and pelts for your inspection. I gather the tours vary based on your guide. Scout William ran tours on the half hour and provided a lot of information. Thoroughly enjoyable, just down the street from the warehouse exhibit with Bound for Freedom. Stop by, you'll be glad you did.

We had eaten lunch by the water and were just going to walk around the shops a bit when we saw a flyer for Hogshead House. We walked up the street to a place that definitely didn't look open. It even had the lock box hanging on the latch, but we went in. I am so glad we did. This little two room house -- one of the oldest common homes in Annapolis didn't offer a lot to see, but the person doing the reenactment of an indentured servant was so good -- informative and personable. I learned much from her presentation and felt I actually did step back in time. They charge no admission and unobtrusively ask for well-deserved donations. I would highly recommend this as a stop and only hope the other presenters are as good as this woman was.

Hogshead is an unexpected living-history gem. Walk up the wooden stairs and enter the historic home along one of the scenic streets in Annapolis. There was no entry fee, though donations were welcome. Enthusiastic volunteers dressed in period attire chatted about different aspects of the home, dress, and lifestyle. All were welcome to touch and scrutinize the artifacts as the guide talked about how they were made and used. It was really fascinating. There was no start time or end time. Folks wandered in and out to their liking. The guide adjusted the topic based on who was present. She touched on topics interesting to kids while the kids were present, but then switched to more adult topics when the kids left. I highly recommend it.