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Come rediscover the 17th
Century capital of Maryland -- St. Mary's City. The site of the
fourth permanent settlement in British North America in 1634, St.
Mary's City was a growing colonial capital by the 1680's. Here in
St. Mary's City you can enjoy living history, learn about archeology,
and enjoy the beautiful landscape all while exploring the fascinating
way of life for Maryland's first settlers. Learn about the first years
of Maryland through interpreters dressed in colorful costumes of the old
days. Come face to face with the past in Historical St. Mary's
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Picture Provided by Stephanie Konecny
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Picture Provided by Stephanie Konecny |
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Outdoor Living History Exhibits:
- Reconstructed State House
- Smith's Ordinary
- Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation
- A Working Colonial
Farm
- Woodland Indian Hamlet
- Maryland Dove, a replica square-rigged ship
Besides the living history exhibits the museum
grounds at St. Mary's City include a Visitor Center, Exhibit
Hall, and The Shop at Farthing's Ordinary. |
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Museum Hours & Fees:
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Summer
Season
(June 18 - Sept. 29)
entire museum open
Wed - Sun, 10am - 5pm
Fee Required
Scheduled Group Tours
mid-March - last week
of Nov
Call (240)
895-4979/4980
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Fall Season
(Sept. 16 - Nov. 29)
entire museum open
Tues - Sat, 10am -
5pm
Fee Required
living history exhibits closed
grounds open
Sunday, 10am - 5pm
Fee Required
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Picture Provided by Stephanie Konency
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St. Mary's City was the first county
seat and is the oldest town in Maryland. Historic St. Mary's City is a National Historic
Landmark. It is one of America's best-preserved archeological sites.
While the original city does not stand, archeologist and historians have
worked to re-create and discover many of the houses, roads, paths, and
public buildings that stood here in the 17th century. A state house
was built here in 1666. A second state house was built in 1676.
This state house was demolished, and its bricks were used to build Trinity
Episcopal Church which stands in St. Mary's City today. The state
house seen on the grounds today is a replica of this second state house. Come see for
yourself. Discover St. Mary's City and the rich Maryland history will
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Other
Points of Interest in St. Mary's City:
St.
Mary's College of Maryland
Trinity Episcopal Church
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Historic St. Mary's City
P.O. Box 39
St. Mary's City, MD 20686
(240) 895-4990
(800) SMC-1634
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