Maryland Outdoor Living History
Programs and Events

 

 

There is always something happening at Historic St. Mary’s City!

Historic St. Mary’s City offers a broad range of programs that immerse visitors in Maryland’s story whatever your age or interest!

 

Enjoy an outdoor performance on the State House lawn. Join one of our lectures to dig deeper into history.  Sift through our hidden treasures at Tidewater Archaeology.  Discover past traditions at one of our holiday events. Get behind the scenes on a tour with one of our archaeologists. Join us on an evening hike or spend the night on the Maryland Dove.

 

Adult Programs – Learn something new and enjoy a night out

 

Youth Programs – Programs to engage and teach the younger patrons

 

Family Programs – Bring the whole family and do something fun together

 

 

Programs

Daily Highlights – Special activities available to all visitors

Little Explorers – Activities for children age 3-5 years

Colonial Kids Workshops – Activities for children ages 5 – 10

Colonial Times Workshops – Activities for older youth and adults

Lectures – Free Topical discussions available to the public

Summer Camps – Special activities for families

Homeschool Days – Special days geared towards Homeschool families

 

Events

Maryland Day – Celebration of our state founding

May Day – Celebrate the arrival of spring

Beer Fest – HSMC’s annual celebration of brew, food, and music!

Tidewater Archaeology Weekend – Digging up the past

Indian Discovery Day – Discover the land before Maryland

Militia Muster – St. Maries Citty Militia musters again!

Haunted Ship – Visit the “haunted” Maryland Dove

Hearth and Home in Early Maryland – Cooking the colonial way

Colonial Christmas – Annual celebration of the holidays

Holiday Madrigal Dinners – Eat, drink, and be merry

 

Can’t decide?  Look through all of our activities on our complete Calendar.