Historic St. Mary's City outdoor exhibits are closed for the winter.
St. John's Site Museum winter hours: Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. January 23 - March 17
47755 Old Cove Road Lexington Park , 20653
01 Apr 2026
10:30am - 12:30pm
47755 Old Cove Road Lexington Park , 20653
01 Apr 2026
10:30am - 12:30pm
Fire & Survival: A Fire-Making Workshop
Wednesday, April 1 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Learn the art and science of fire-making during this hands-on workshop with plantation staff. Participants will explore historic and modern methods of starting a fire, gather materials from the natural environment, and practice techniques such as friction fire, flint and steel, and modern survival tools. Discover why fire was essential to both Indigenous communities and colonial settlers.
Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation.
Ages 10–18. $20 / $15 members (one adult admitted free).
Space is limited. Preregistration with full payment required.
Registration opens March 3.
-This program is ideal for adventurous learners interested in history, nature, or wilderness skills.
Tue, Mar 17, 2026
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Sat, Mar 21, 2026
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Wed, Mar 25, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tue, Mar 31, 2026
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thu, Apr 2, 2026
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Fri, Apr 3, 2026
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Wed, Apr 8, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Wed, Apr 15, 2026
10:00 AM - 02:30 PM
Thu, Apr 16, 2026
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Sat, May 2, 2026
11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wed, May 13, 2026
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Wed, Jun 10, 2026
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Wed, Jul 8, 2026
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Wed, Aug 12, 2026
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Wed, Sep 9, 2026
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Wed, Oct 14, 2026
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
