HSMC Signs Int’l Agreement to Expand Education Initiatives
Historic St. Mary’s City has signed an agreement with four partners aimed at establishing a transatlantic framework for collaboration across research, education, interpretation, and programming related to the early history of Maryland and the broader Atlantic world.
Newtowne Players Bring Shakespeare to HSMC
The Newtowne Players are bringing Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” to Historic St. Mary’s City from August 7 – 16. Tickets are on sale now.
Explore St. Mary’s History @ Two Weekend Events
Two events this weekend will allow visitors to learn more about St. Mary’s County history. Visit Historic St. Mary’s City and the St. Clement’s Island Museum.
Brick Chapel Now Open at Historic St. Mary’s
The reconstructed Brick Chapel at Historic St. Mary’s City is now open for visitors to the outdoor living history museum. The opening marks the culmination of decades of archaeological research, historical study, and preservation efforts dedicated to one of Maryland’s most significant sites of religious freedom. Constructed in 1667, the Brick Chapel stands as a powerful reminder of faith, perseverance, and early American values. It was built during a time when colonial Maryland served as a refuge for those fleeing religious persecution in England. The Lords Baltimore’s vision of liberty of conscience set the foundation for religious tolerance in the…
Spring Opening Day at Historic St. Mary’s
Historic St. Mary’s City will celebrate its spring opening on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 10am to 4pm. To celebrate the season’s arrival, admission is free, and all activities and demonstrations are included.
Land Trust: Weed Warriors Needed
Join Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust and its Weed Warriors as they remove invasive plants from 9am to noon Saturday, March 8, in Historic St. Mary’s City.
Fischer Joins Staff at Historic St. Mary’s
Lisa Fischer has joined Historic St. Mary’s City as its deputy director of research and collections.
HSMC Hearth and Home Nov. 29-30
Historic St. Mary’s City bids goodbye for the year on its last open weekend of 2024. Join Hearth and Home from 10am to 4pm November 29 and 30.
Festival to Celebrate St. Mary’s River
St. Mary’s River Watershed Association’s RiverFest, a celebration of the river and its watershed, will be held from 11am to 4pm September 28, 2024, in St. Mary’s City. The Patuxent Partnership is one of the event sponsors.
Indigenous Heritage Day at HSMC Sept. 7
Join Historic St. Mary’s City for Indigenous Heritage Day on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 10am to 4pm.
