The Struggle for Freedom exhibit will be closed for renovations beginning November 4, 2024.
Maryland Dove will be closed to the public on Saturday, August 2, 2025, as it serves as the finish line for the Governor's Cup Yacht Race.
Due to the anticipated heat index, the outdoor living history exhibits will close at 2:00 p.m. on July 25, 2025. The Visitor Center and the Museum Shop will remain open until 4:00 p.m.
Summer is the time for fun and adventure. HSMC offers a great outdoor environment for creative learning. Join us for our summer workshops; designed for kids with curious minds, who want to learn a new skill.
9:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
Ages 7 – 12
Spend a morning at the Godiah Spray plantation for this fabric-focused workshop. Analyze and discuss with site staff the different types of outfits worn by 17th-century Europeans and learn what different fabrics and accessories could reveal about a person. This discussion will be followed with dyeing, sewing, and embroidery activities, revealing just how much work would go into the construction of a 1600s wardrobe.
$25 / HSMC Members $15
Space is limited – preregistration with full payment required.