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Your adventure awaits at Historic St. Mary’s City! The museum’s school programs align with Maryland State Common Core Content Standards and Essential Skills for students in grades preschool through 12th grade. Browse through our downloadable online catalog to see our menu of guided tour and outreach programs. For pricing and availability, please contact us at 240-895-4980 or email groups@digshistory.org or download our field trip planner below.
Unable to travel to the museum? Visit our virtual platform with resources and videos for educators.
You may also request a reservation here and someone from the Tours department will be in touch with you.
A social story, or social narrative, has been created for each outdoor exhibit area to help your class prepare for their day.
Historic St. Mary’s City wants to make sure you have the tools you need to provide your students with materials that can prepare them for their HSMC experience, as well as enhance their learning once they return to the classroom.
Lesson Plans
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Educator Resources
Looking to dig deeper? Visit our virtual platform for videos, lesson plans and more.
Welcome, students! Historic St. Mary’s City has prepared information just for you.
Curious on what you will see once you arrive? Visit our social narratives, pages set to specifically prepare students for what they may see during their visit.
Historic St. Mary’s City offers unique educational programs designed for homeschool families throughout the year.
For information on workshops or programs, visit our calendar.


Those searching for an in-depth experience are encouraged to apply for the Historic St. Mary’s City Terra Mariae program. Running from March to November, students accepted into the program learn about 17th century history, lifeways, and interpretation as they work alongside museum staff at the Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation.