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Can I purchase from the gift shop online?

By Sharol Buck Posted on August 31, 2020 Posted in

The gift shop does not currently offer online orders. The Shop hours are listed here. If you have any questions for please contact the shopkeeper by emailing emma.bourne@maryland.gov.

Is there anywhere to eat at Historic St. Mary’s City?

By Sharol Buck Posted on August 31, 2020 Posted in

While there are no on-site restaurants currently in operation, visitors have a few options:​ The Gift Shop offers a selection of snacks and beverages to enjoy during your visit. ​ For more substantial meals, the Great Room at St. Mary’s …

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Can we feed the animals at HSMC?

By Sharol Buck Posted on August 31, 2020 Posted in

No. In order to keep the livestock healthy, we do not allow visitors to feed them.

Is Maryland Dove the original ship that brought the Europeans to Maryland in 1634?

By Sharol Buck Posted on August 31, 2020 Posted in

Great question—but no, the current Maryland Dove is a modern reproduction, built between 2019 and 2022 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. It was designed to reflect what the original 17th-century Dove may have looked like, based on historical research. …

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Are all the buildings at Historic St. Mary’s City original to the 1600s?

By Sharol Buck Posted on August 31, 2020 Posted in

Not exactly. Some buildings are reconstructions, meaning they were built on their original 17th-century locations using historical evidence to reflect how they once looked. These include the Brick Chapel (c. 1667), Cordea’s Hope, Smith’s Ordinary, and the Print House. Others …

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Are you open year-round?

By siteowner Posted on August 28, 2020 Posted in

The museum is open March through November, Tuesday–Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit Admission & Hours for more information. When the living history sites are closed, visitors are welcome to explore the grounds and enjoy the interpretive signage …

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Can we walk to all of the sites?

By siteowner Posted on August 28, 2020 Posted in

A 1 mile loop will take you from the Visitor Center to the Woodland Indian Hamlet, Town Center, Maryland Dove, The Shop at Farthing’s Ordinary, the Brick Chapel of 1667, and back to the Visitor Center. You may wish to …

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How long should I plan for a visit to Historic St. Mary’s City?

By siteowner Posted on August 28, 2020 Posted in

We recommend allowing about four hours to explore the living history areas and the Visitor Center’s exhibit of artifacts. If you’d like to include the St. John’s Site Museum, plan for an additional hour to make the most of your …

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Do we need to purchase tickets to tour the museum grounds?

By siteowner Posted on August 28, 2020 Posted in

Yes, you do need a ticket to visit the living history sites – the Maryland Dove, the Woodland Indian Hamlet, Town Center, and the Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation. You may purchase tickets at the Visitor Center. $10 General Admission $ …

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Where is the city?

By siteowner Posted on August 28, 2020 Posted in

Underground. When the colonial capital moved to Annapolis in 1695, the name remained. Some of the buildings that once stood here were dismantled and their parts re-used. Others were left to decay. Because the site of the city was farmed …

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