Become a master printer! Find out what it takes to work the press and print a document. There are three activities to try. Can you master them all?
Take a look around the Print House. How is the Nuthead home different from yours?
The Shed
The shed is where William stored many of his supplies: paper, a type case full of lead type, and a composing stone. The shed floor is made of tile. Do you see the printed papers hanging from the ceiling to dry?
Click and scroll your mouse over the picture to see all around the room.   Move between the rooms by clicking in the layout (above right).
Read how archaeology revealed the secrets of the Print House.

Learn about the Nutheads, Maryland's first printers.
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A museum of history & archaeology on the site of Maryland's first capital.