The Carroll Mansion #54

So as you might recall, I've been reading and learning about the Carroll family and their presence in Maryland. The Carroll Mansion was the winter residence of Charles Carroll of Carrollton. He was cousin to John Carroll - whom we learned about at the Basilica, and was also related to Carroll the Barrister of Mount Clare. Carroll of Carrollton was the last surviving signer of Declaration of Independence. (And if I recall the only Catholic signer).

The mansion is undergoing restoration and was very sparsely furnished but the docent was excellent and more than made up for the decor. Here is the beautiful staircase.

The Carroll Mansion is located at 800 East Lombard Streets. Tours are given year-round Wed-Sun, 12-4 (mainly on every hour) or by appointment. If the place isn't a mob scene, ask for a sneak peak of the adjacent Carrollton Inn. It's owned by same family that runs the Gammercy Mansion and it's easily just as well appointed and charming. The clerk happily showed us at least 5 of her favorite rooms, the dining room, the parlor, and the gardens. I might just ask for an overnight visit there for our anniversary it looked so great!