The Jonas Green House is one of the two oldest residences in Annapolis. The Greens were a family of printers who came from Somerset, England, in 1627 to settle the colony of Massachusetts. This house is named after its owner, Jonas Green, a cousin and printer's apprentice to Benjamin Franklin.
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onas brought his new bride, Anne Catherine with him and together they moved into this house in May of 1738. At that time there was only the kitchen building (built in the 1690s) and a one story home which consisted of a family living room, dining room and hallway. We believe Jonas built what is now the B&B living room, dining room, and upstairs portion of the house. Judging by archeological finds, the printing press was possibly located in the B&B dining room but was later moved into the backyard where the cellar and foundations remain to this day. Pieces of type, pottery shards and some samples of the Gazette paper printed by the family are on display in the house.
Jonas Green's descendants continued to live in this house through the years and have maintained its original colonial warmth and simple beauty. The house has never been drastically modified and a great deal of the original structure has survived the years: the original cooking fireplace in the kitchen, a wall cabinet with original glass, some flooring and door frames. The present owner is Jonas' fifth great-grandson.
The house offers three bedrooms, all containing elements of the original colonial structure.
The Anne Catherine Green Room -
Named for Jonas Green's wife, this was the original master bedroom. It has a large double bed (originally a rope bed), a working fireplace and a private bath with tub and shower. The room has a beautiful view of the State Capitol dome.
The Frederick Green Room -
Named for Jonas and Anne Catherine's oldest son. This room was probably occupied by Frederick at some time in his life. It has a double bed (also originally a rope bed) and a working fireplace. There is a shared bath immediately adjacent to the room.
The Boxing Room -
This room is so named because it has no fireplace and could not be used as a colonial bedroom. It was, therefore, used as a storeroom for boxes and trunks. Today, this charming room can offer either two twins or one king bed. The bath is across the hall and is shared with the Frederick Green Room.
The B&B quarters have a large, tastefully furnished living room and an adjoining dining room which were the front and back parlors of the original home. Guests are welcomed to rest, read, enjoy music and fall in step with the rhythms of the colonial atmosphere.
We serve an extended continental breakfast of seasonal fruits, freshly squeezed orange juice, freshly baked bread and muffins, jams, jellies, cereals, coffee and tea.
The Jonas Green House is located on Charles Street in the heart of the historic district. The main gates of the Naval Academy are less than a ten minute walk, St. John's campus, rich with colonial history, is only five minutes and the quaint waterfront Market Place with many of the fine restaurants and shops is a short stroll from our front door.
We welcome pets and children. The house is fully air-conditioned, and we maintain a smoke-free environment.
We accept cash, personal cash, MasterCard, VISA, American Express and Discover Cards.
One week notification of cancellation is required unless otherwise stated.
In addition to this historic home, the city of Annapolis offers a wealth of entertainment to suite each guest.
Annaplis is a charming colonial village. Guided walking tours, bus tours or self-guided cassette walking tours of the city are available. Many of the historic homes, state buildings and colonial gardens are open to visitors.
Annapolis is home to the United States Naval Academy. The Naval Academy Visitor's Center provides beautiful exhibits, a gift shop and is a meeting place for tours of the academy grounds and facilities.
You will find water tours of the Annapolis Harbor, the Chesapeak Bay or boat rentals at the bottom of Main Street. Water taxi service is available to waterfront restaurants.
Annapolis hosts shops for every taste, offering hand made specialties from local artisans, antiques, fashion boutiques and Annapolis souvenirs.
Directions
From the Washington area -
Take U.S. 50 East off the Beltway (I-95/I-495) for 20 miles. Take Exit 24 off U.S. 50 onto Rowe Boulevard.
From the north (Philadelphia/New York) -
Take I-95 to Baltimore. Take I-895 through the North Harbor Tunnel to I-97. Follow I-97 South to Intersection with U.S. 50 East. Take Exit 24 off U.S. 50 East onto Rowe Boulevard.
Once on Rowe Boulevard,
continue straight past the Naval Academy Stadium to College Avenue. Turn right and travel one block to Church Circle. Enter the circle and take the fourth right off the circle at South Street. Follow South Street one block to the bottom of the hill and take a left onto Cathedral Street. Go a short block on Cathedral and take a left onto Charles Street. The Jonas Green House is a half block up the street on the right (double brick chimneys and gambrel roof). Please park in our driveway - pull up as far as possible. Ample off-street parking is available, a rare treat on the crowded streets of Annapolis.
