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Tuesday 10am - 4pm Wednesday 10am - 4pm Thursday 10am - 4pm Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 4pm

Historic St. Mary's City

Name: Historic St. Mary's City
Address: 18751 Hogaboom Lane, St. Marys City, MD, 20686, US
Telephone: +13019944370
Price range: $$
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🏛️Historic St. Mary’s City is an outdoor living history museum and active archaeological site at Maryland’s first capital, founded in 1634. Historic St.
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Plan your visit: hsmcdigshistory.org Mary’s City is a museum of living history and archaeology, dedicated to telling the diverse stories of those who lived on this land now called Maryland. The outdoor museum is a National Historic Landmark. Visitors can go on board a tall ship, learn about experimental archaeology and how it informs the work that is done at the Woodland Indian Hamlet, see heritag

e-breed cows, chickens, and pigs, and discover HSMC interprets the past using historical and archaeological evidence.

09/02/2026

Looking for weekend plans? Experience history from the deck of Maryland's iconic tall ship. Help raise the sails, meet the crew, and enjoy a two-hour sail on the St. Mary's River. ⚓

September 5th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
$65 general / $55 members
Ages 5+
Registration required: [email protected] or 301-994-4371

08/29/2026

And we love to do it!

08/28/2026

We’re thrilled to share that Dawn Cosnotti Housholder has joined HSMC as our new Director of Development. With 25+ years of experience in strategic fundraising, donor stewardship, and mission‑driven leadership, she brings a powerful blend of expertise and heart to our team. Please join us in giving Dawn a warm HSMC welcome!

08/27/2026

Then and Now: The Priest House

The Priest House was discovered in the early 90s while archaeologists were exploring around the Brick Chapel. Today, a ghost frame stands where the building was once constructed.

08/26/2026

Fall Little Explorers!
Select Wednesdays: September 9–November 4, 2026 | 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Ages 3–5 with an accompanying adult
$4 per child / $3 members | One adult receives free admission
Includes full-day admission to the living history exhibits

Introduce your preschooler to the wonders of history and nature through stories, music, art, movement, and hands-on exploration. Each Lil Explorers session features a new seasonal theme designed to encourage curiosity, creativity, and discovery while exploring Historic St. Mary's City's unique living history sites. Perfect for children ages 3–5 and their accompanying adult.

08/25/2026

The Reconstructed Brick Chapel will be closed this week for regular maintenance. We’ll share updates as soon as it’s ready to welcome visitors again. Thanks for your patience while we keep this important exhibit in top shape! 🧽🧰🔧

08/19/2026

The process of mounting artifacts in our new Visitor Center is well underway — enjoy this video of the mounts being installed!

08/18/2026

History is chic 💖💅✨

08/17/2026

Historic St. Mary’s City is hiring!
We’re looking for a Maintenance Custodial Technician to help care for our beautiful 835‑acre museum — from historic buildings to visitor spaces across Maryland’s first capital.

Apply by: August 21, 2026 (open until filled)
Learn more & apply here: https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/get-involved/jobs/

Come help us keep Maryland’s history shining — literally!

08/14/2026

Fun Fact Friday! 🩻☢️

Address

18751 Hogaboom Lane
St. Marys City, MD
20686

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+13019944370

Website

http://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/

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