From the first 17th-century investigations at St. Mary’s City, archaeologists began recovering evidence for glass windows. These were expensive items and many immigrants could not afford them. Instead of glass, their window openings were covered with fabric, oiled paper, or …
One of the most unusual graves excavated at the Chapel was Burial 53. To prepare the site for the reconstruction, drainage and to collect more data, we excavated a corridor 10 foot wide around the entire exterior of the structure …
The most impressive funerary monument of the Calvert family is that of Anne Mynne Calvert. She was George Calvert’s first wife and the mother all but one of his children. Anne married George Calvert in 1604 and became the mother …
One of the few brick buildings known to have stood in Maryland’s first capital was a jail or prison for the colony built between 1674 and 1676. The only evidence about its location comes from the oldest surviving map of …
There are few non-archaeological objects that have survived from early Maryland. One that is of particular relevance to St. Mary’s City is an iron cross. It was long at Old Bohemia Manor at the top of the Chesapeake. Established in …
As discussed in the previous Clues, coming to Maryland in the 17th century was a gamble, with many succumbing to the diseases of the region, and all suffering from “the seasoning”. The advantages were opportunity to better your life, escape …
Historic St. Mary’s City Archaeologist Discovers Location Of 1634 St. Mary’s Fort, Maryland’s Original English Settlement, and the Fourth Oldest English Colony in North America. Grants from Maryland Heritage Trust, Historic St. Mary’s City Foundation, and Funding Provided by Governor …
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Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) is happy to announce its plans to open their great outdoors (and indoors) to the public for the 2021 season on Friday, March 26. The outdoor living history museum will be open Tuesday – Saturday, …
