Article – The Jerusalem Post: After 300 Years, Maryland’s 1667 Brick Chapel Reopens to the Public
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Article – Southern Maryland News: Colonizing Maryland is a true 48 hours mystery
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What’s the difference between two days? A lot, perhaps as explained by Henry Miller during his presentation “The Founding of Maryland 1632-1634” held March 10 at the St. Mary’s County Library’s Leonardtown branch. It is widely regarded that Maryland was …
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A Matter of Time
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When Leonard Calvert and the Maryland colonists arrived in the New World, England celebrated the beginning of the new year on March 25. The practice of celebrating the new year on the 25th of March dates back to the …
Historic St. Mary’s City Appoints Lisa Fischer as First Deputy Director of Research and Collections Department
December 11, 2024—Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) has announced the appointment of Lisa Fischer as the museum’s first Deputy Director of Research and Collections. This newly established position will collaborate with the Director to oversee ongoing research initiatives, plan and …
Article – Washingtonian: How a 400-Year-Old Fort Was Found—and What It’s Revealing
WHEN ARCHAEOLOGIST TRAVIS PARNO got a job at Historic St. Mary’s City in 2016, he was intrigued by a major unsolved mystery: Somewhere nearby, buried underground, was an important 17th-century fortification that historians had been trying to locate for almost a …
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Article – Maryland Dove assumes a new captain after 34 years
“I’m excited to share the love of sailing and the history of sailing with others in the area. I, myself, was a product of Will sharing his love with other people, and I hope to be able to continue that …
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Article – Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Awards Nearly $40,000 in Seed Grants to the Region
Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Awards Nearly $40,000 in Seed Grants to the Region
Captain Will Gates Retires…
On July 13, 2024, Historic St. Mary’s City hosted a significant event with the MARYLAND DOVE Change of Command Ceremony. The ceremony marked the transition of command from Captain Will Gates to Captain Angela Laaro and celebrated Captain Gates’ retirement. …
Article – BayNet: Record-Breaking Turnout at HSMC BeerFest 2024
Record-Breaking Turnout At Historic St. Mary’s City BeerFest 2024
Will Gates to turn over command of MARYLAND DOVE after 34 years of service
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Will Gates to turn over command of Maryland Dove after 34 years of service St. Mary’s County native Angela Laaro is scheduled to assume duties from Will Gates as master of Maryland Dove during a change-of-command ceremony at 10:30 a.m. …
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