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Gift Shop

Welcome to The Shop at Farthing’s Ordinary!

The Shop
Holiday display

The Shop at Farthing’s Ordinary offers a wide range of unique gift items. Stop by and explore informative books written by HSMC staff, locally sourced jewelry, toys, home goods, Maryland-themed fashion accessories, and so much more! On your next visit be sure to take home a jar or two of blueberry lavender jam or try another wonderful flavor of jams, jellies, and syrups found here. Admission is not required to shop.

Location

47414 Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City, MD

Hours

The Shop hours vary according to the season. See below for details, or contact the Shop.

Winter 2022
December 18 – January 6:  Closed

January 7 – March 11: Saturdays only, 10am-4pm

Spring 2022
March 14 – July 1: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
July 2 – 4: Shop Closed

Summer 2022
July 5 – September 3: Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm
September 4: Shop Closed

Fall 2022
September 5-November 25: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm

If you have any questions please contact the shopkeeper at 301-994-4385 or email the Shop manager at ginger.newman-askew@maryland.gov

Shop display
birdhouses on display

Consider becoming a Museum Member! Members enjoy free admission to the museum, a 10% discount at the shop, regular updates featuring behind-the-scenes content, and discounted pricing for events. All proceeds go to support the museum’s education and research programs.