Our maritime exhibit, Maryland Dove, is currently closed to the public. Maryland Dove will reopen on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

The outdoor living history exhibits will be CLOSED on Saturday, July 4, 2026, due to the expected heat index.

The Visitor Center, Museum Shop, Brick Chapel, Struggle for Freedom exhibit, and St. John's Site Museum will all remain open from 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

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HSMC Research Papers

Historic St. Mary’s City Department of Research and Archaeology has been studying the history of this land for over 40 years. Below, you will find links for in-house publications and reports. 

 

Lead coffins

Ancient DNA Analysis of St. Mary’s City Lead Coffin Burials

 

Philip Calvert

 

Rebuilding the Chapel

Rebuilding the Chapel brochure

 

Reconstructing the Brick Chapel

Reconstructing the Brick Chapel of 1667

 

Recreating the Chapel

Recreating the Chapel

 

St. John's

St. John’s Site