Charles Carroll House

"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 of questions."

"Amazing afternoon at the Charles Carroll house! Volunteer tour guide Bill gave my husband and I a personal tour of the house and did an impeccable job. I learned so much history about Charles Carroll and the home, Bill was a wealth of knowledge. Tours are offered with just the encouragement of a donation which in turn goes straight into the restoration of this monumental house. I only wish I was in the position to donate much more to this important project."

"Very interesting history of the Carroll family and the house as told by the docent. They don't have a lot of furniture because they're raising money to refurbish it. There are several very old portions of the house to see. The view of Spa creek is beautiful and the grounds are pretty. It was an enjoyable and informative experience. Good place to visit if you're interested in architecture and the history of Annapolis."

"This is a fantastic colonial home with some great history both of the house itself and the generations of the family who live there. I think that there is more to the story that can be fleshed out with more formalized chores, and there is no gift shop currently at this location. But definitely worth a visit if you are interested in the homes of the founding Fathers and early Catholic history as well in Maryland."

"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 atmosphere and relax."