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
Events , Lectures , Maryland Dove , Tours
18751 Hogaboom Lane St. Mary's City , 20686
27 Aug 2022
10:00am - 5:00pm
18751 Hogaboom Lane St. Mary's City , 20686
27 Aug 2022
10:00am - 5:00pm
The public is invited to help honor the arrival of the new Maryland Dove on August 27, 2022.
Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) will open at 10 a.m. on August 27, 2022, with the ship scheduled to sail in between 10:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. (weather permitting). After the ship’s arrival, there will be an 11:30 a.m. commissioning ceremony at the Margaret Brent pavilion, where the ship’s log will officially be given to the museum by the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM). The day continues with a ribbon cutting down at the Maryland Dove dock, officially welcoming guests aboard. Timed tours of the new vessel will take place from 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. These tours will be registration only. Timed entry tickets (SOLD OUT)
At 2 p.m, Naval Architect Iver Franzen, CBMM Shipyard Lead Rigger Sam Hilgartner, and HSMC Captain Will Gates will lead a discussion about the design of the ship. This will take place inside the HSMC Visitor Center auditorium.
Find the full schedule of the day’s events and other details here.
Entrance to the museum and outdoor exhibits (including Maryland Dove) will be free for the event day.
The celebration will continue through the year as the new Maryland Dove will embark on a tour of the Chesapeake Bay, sharing the exhibit with Marylanders at different ports of call.
Wed, Jan 14, 2026
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Tue, Mar 17, 2026
10:00 AM - 04:00 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
