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WebHistoric St. Mary's City is one of the premier historic sites in America, a museum of living history and archaeology telling diverse stories on the site of Maryland’s first capital in beautiful, tidewater Southern Maryland.
St. Mary's City, Maryland - Wikipedia
WebSt. Mary's City (also known as Historic St. Mary's City) is a former colonial town that was founded in March 1634, as Maryland's first European settlement and capital. It is now a state-run historic area, which includes a reconstruction of the original colonial settlement and a designated living history venue and museum complex.
Historic St. Mary's City, Maryland | VisitMaryland.org
WebHistoric St. Mary’s City is an idyllic, waterfront hamlet, and not just because of its location between the farms of Southern Maryland and the beautiful St. Mary’s River. Founded in 1634, the Maryland colony was founded as a place where English Catholics could escape religious persecution.
Historic St. Mary's City | VisitMaryland.org
WebHistoric 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. Hours See website for hours. Location. Rt 5 and Rosecroft Rd.
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WebHours & Tickets. Tickets may be purchased in person at The Shop at Farthing’s Ordinary or the HSMC Visitor Center. For further information, please call the Visitor Center at 301-994-4370.
About Us – Historic St. Mary's City
WebMaryland Legislature. Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) has been recognized as a National Historic Landmark since 1969 and is one of Southern Maryland’s leading tourism attractions.
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Web154 reviews. #1 of 1 things to do in Saint Mary's City. Points of Interest & LandmarksHistory Museums. Closed now. Write a review. About. Historic St. Mary's City is a museum of living history and archaeology on the site of Maryland's first capital.
Visit - St. Mary's City, Maryland
WebStep back in time for an unforgettable experience on the site where Maryland began. Historic St. Mary’s City is a delightful mix of living history encounters, hands-on activities, archaeology, and nature trails.
Historic St. Mary's City - U.S. National Park Service
WebJul 7, 2023 · 15 listed. Historic St. Mary’s City sits along a tributary of the Potomac River in St. Mary’s County, MD and preserves the site of the first European colonization in Maryland. Though the site is the first permanent settlement in Maryland, Historic St. Mary’s is the fourth settlement in North America by British colonizers.
St. Mary's City – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebFounded in 1632, St. Mary's City is the fourth oldest permanent settlement in British North America and the first state capital of Maryland. It was also the first Catholic community in North America allowed to practice openly, a major milestone in the story of America's embrace of religious freedom.
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