Historic St. Mary’s City’s living history exhibits are closed for the winter, and will reopen March 14, 2023.

The museum Visitor Center is open Tuesday—Friday, from 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m., through March 10.

The Shop at Farthing's Ordinary is open Monday—Friday, from 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m., and Saturday, from 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m., through March 11.

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The Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation

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A heritage breed chicken stands to welcome guests at the main house door

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A homeschool program offers students the chance to interpret to the public and learn historical skills

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An indentured servant is preparing a meal in the main room of the hose at the Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation

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Heritage breed chickens wander freely at the plantation

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Meet heritage breed animals at the Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation

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School Tours at the Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation

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School Tours at the Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation

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The Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation

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Take a glimpse back in time to 1667

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Staff at the Godiah Spray Tobacco plantation are inspecting the tobacco plants for insects that eat the plants

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The kitchen garden is filled with seasonal color

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Tickseed sunflowers have been gathered for hundreds of years to be used in dyes to dye fabric a golden shade of yellow

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Visit the home of the Spray family at the Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation

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Weeding in the Garden at the Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation

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Visitor Exhibits

The Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation

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    miles drive from the Visitor Center

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    miles walk from the parking lot

  • Mulched

    paths available

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18751 Hogaboom Lane
St. Mary's City , 20686

https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org

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