Summer hours begin
HSMC moves to its 2024 summer operating hours of Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on July 3 Fourth of July weekend hours: Friday, June 28 OPEN 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, June 29 OPEN 10 a.m. …
Event Category: Events
Lecture – Maryland Archaeology Month: Updates From the Field
April 18. Lecture—Maryland Archaeology Month: Updates From the Field When: 7:00 p.m. Where: Visitor Center Auditorium Join Historic St. Mary’s City for an evening lecture celebrating Maryland Archeology Month! Dr. Travis Parno, HSMC Director of Research and Collections will present …
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Spring Break – Working on a Weir
Friday, March 29. Working on a Weir Ongoing from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Woodland Indian Hamlet Spend spring break with Historic St. Mary’s City! Learn about weirs, an easily constructed fishing trap used by the native peoples of Maryland. Help HSMC staff …
Fire Making Workshop
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, …
Spring Break – Ghost Frame Tour
Thursday April 17: Ghost Frame Walking Tour 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Starts at The Shop at Farthing’s Ordinary. All ages. Join us as we uncover the secrets of “Ghost Frames”, those intriguing structures scattered across our first capital’s landscape. …
Spring Break – Breakfast with the Animals
Breakfast with the Animals Tuesday, March 31 | 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Start your day at Historic St. Mary’s City with a behind-the-scenes look at life on the tobacco plantation. Join plantation staff to help feed the animals, learn …
UPDATE: Maryland Day (observed)
UPDATE: Due to the heavy rain forecast, the 1 p.m. Maryland Day ceremony has been canceled. Celebrate Maryland with free admission ! Saturday, March 23 Outdoor exhibit areas will be open from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Demonstrations at the …
Wedding Expo
The Wedding Expo features an amazing selection of wedding professionals ready to help you find the perfect gown, reception venue, invitations, photographer, music, menu, honeymoon destination, and much more! Whether you envision a formal black-tie affair or a casual ceremony, …
Judged: Stories of Colonial Justice (and Injustice)
Registration opens June 9 Judged: Stories of Colonial Justice (and Injustice) July 11 & 12 Tour Times: 5:00–6:00 p.m. & 6:30–7:30 p.m. Location: Tobacco Plantation | Ages 18+ What does justice look like—and who gets to define it? Join us …
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BeerFest
Food. Music. Beer. On June 22 bring your friends, an appetite, and an outdoor chair to enjoy one of the best outdoor festivals southern Maryland has to offer. BeerFest will feature music from local bands, food from local cuisine, and …