Leashed animals are welcome to walk with their owners on all trail paths, with the exception of the Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation. Due to safety concerns, animals are not allowed into the Plantation exhibit area (with the exception of service …
Our main phone number is 240-895-4990, and email is hsmcc.info@maryland.gov. Visit our Contact Us page for more information.
The State of Maryland. HSMC is an independent entity under the Governor’s Office. It is governed by the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission.
HSMC has trained guides to lead tours that suit all ages and most interests. For more information, contact the Public Programs office at hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov, 240-895-4979, or 240-895-4980. You may also visit the Group Tours page.
The Shop at Farthing’s Ordinary does not currently offer online orders. The Shop hours are listed here. If you have any questions for please contact the shopkeeper at 240-895-2088 or ginger.newman-askew@maryland.gov.
Snacks and beverages are sold in The Shop at Farthing’s Ordinary. Artisanal breads and sandwiches are sold at Enso Kitchen, located on the museum property, Monday through Friday. An extensive buffet is available most days in the Great Room at …
No. In order to keep the livestock healthy, we do not allow visitors to feed them.
Great question, but no. Maryland Dove was built from 2019 to 2022 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Information on Maryland Dove and history of the original 1634 Dove can be found at www.MarylandDove.org.
No. Some are reconstructions—new buildings with the features of old ones, built on their original locations. The Brick Chapel (ca. 1667), Cordea’s Hope, Smith’s Ordinary, and the Print House are reconstructions. Other buildings at HSMC are recreations—new buildings built to …
The museum is open March through November. March through June, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. July through August, Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. September through November, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Visit Admission & Hours for more information. …
