Our maritime exhibit, Maryland Dove, will be off the dock on Saturday, May 23, 2026, sailing in the St. Mary's River, and will therefore be unavailable for public boarding.
28 Mar 2026
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Spring Saturdays at Historic St. Mary’s City: Every Saturday in March, April, May, and June
Spend your Saturday exploring the stories uncovered across Maryland’s first capital. Spring Saturdays offer guided tours throughout the afternoon, highlighting archaeology, landscapes, and the iconic structures that shape the site. Choose one tour or enjoy more than one during your visit.
$5 per participant (ages 5 and under free) for all tours.
Space is limited. Registration is required upon admission purchase.
Ghost Frame Walking Tours
12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. | Approx. 45 minutes
Explore the striking “Ghost Frames” that mark the locations of 17th-century buildings across the landscape. Learn how archaeological discoveries revealed what once stood here and uncover the stories behind these distinctive features.
Meet at Farthing’s Picnic Area.
For all ages.
Changing Landscapes
12:30 p.m. | Approx. 1 hour
This guided tour highlights recent archaeological discoveries at St. Mary’s Fort and sites representing more than 8,000 years of continuous Native presence. Guests will gain an introductory understanding of how Indigenous communities and European settlers interacted during the 1600s, while seeing how the landscape continues to reveal new stories.
Guests should be prepared to walk over uneven terrain, including an active excavation site.
Wed, Jun 10, 2026
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sat, Jun 20, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tue, Jun 23, 2026
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thu, Jun 25, 2026
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Fri, Jun 26, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Wed, Jul 8, 2026
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Sat, Aug 1, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thu, Aug 6, 2026
06:30 PM - 12:00 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
