Spring Saturdays

28 Mar 2026

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12:00pm - 2:00pm

301-994-4372

hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov

Events, Tours

Spring Saturdays

28 Mar 2026

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Overview

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.
Upcoming Dates

Sat, April 04, 2026 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Sat, April 11, 2026 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Sat, April 18, 2026 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Sat, April 25, 2026 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Sat, May 02, 2026 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Sat, May 09, 2026 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Sat, May 16, 2026 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Sat, May 23, 2026 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Sat, May 30, 2026 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Sat, June 06, 2026 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Sat, June 13, 2026 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM