Historic St. Mary's City

Historic St. Mary's City is an outdoor museum of living history and archaeology. Wander the paths to see an example of a Woodland Indian hamlet, a reconstructed tall ship, a mid-1600s style tobacco farm with animals, and a working printing press.
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Location
Rt 5 and Rosecroft Rd
Visitor Center, 18751 Hogaboom Lane
St. Mary's City MD 20686
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  • ADA Accessible
  • Admission/Tickets Required
  • Educational Resources Available
  • Family-Friendly
  • Free Parking
  • Group Tour Rates Offered
  • Group-Friendly
  • Guided Tours/Guide Available
  • Meeting Facilities
  • On-site Dining
  • On-site Motorcoach Parking
  • Pet-Friendly
  • Self-Guides Tours
  • Student Group-Friendly
  • Weddings
Rated 4 by Sandi S

June 04, 2026

Sandi S

Historic 1630's village; the first capital of Maryland

I LOVED visiting Historic St. Mary's City--the first capital of Maryland--in the 1630's! Some of the highlights were seeing the three lead coffins from the 1630's, but found in the chapel in 1990...

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Rated 5 by Emily B

April 03, 2026

Emily B

Worth a visit

My husband and I were pleasantly surprised by this museum. We spent just about a full day here and our favorite sights were the Dove, the print Shop, and the Native American Hamlet. The people who...

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Rated 5 by O9814ZRjennifer

October 26, 2024

O9814ZRjennifer

Charming city, beautiful river, trails, romantic getaway, peaceful rest

St. Mary's City is a jem not widely known to many outside Maryland. We are very lucky to get out there and experience this charming city. Outdoor Dining at Pier 450 was fabulous and will be in our...

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