Celebrate Maryland @ MarylandFest
MarylandFest is taking over Historic St. Mary’s City on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 11am to 5pm, with a day filled with fun, food, and drinks.
Archaeology at HSMC. You Can Dig It!
Historic St. Mary’s City will offer a rare opportunity for adults to step behind the ropes and into an active archaeological excavation at the site of St. Mary’s Fort, Maryland’s first colonial settlement.
HSMC Opens for Season March 17
Step into Maryland’s first capital as Historic St. Mary’s City outdoor exhibits open for the 2026 season from 10am to 4pm March 17. Check out event planned for March.
HSMC to Offer Ms. Story’s Living History Performance
Ms. Story’s Living History, one-woman theatrical performance, will be offered at Historic St. Mary’s City at 6pm Friday, February 20, 2026.
O’Donnell New HSMC Executive Director
David S. O’Donnell has been named the new executive director of Historic St. Mary’s City, Maryland’s first capital and a cornerstone of the state’s heritage and archaeological research.
Tourism Passport Program Launched in So. MD
A regional tourism passport program designed to encourage residents and visitors to discover the area’s history, culture, and natural beauty has been launched by the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area.
Holiday Frost Fair @ HSMC Dec. 6
Historic St. Mary’s City invites the public to celebrate the holiday season at Frost Fair from 1 to 6pm Saturday, December 6, 2025.
Historic St. Mary’s City to Host Hearth & Home
Close out the museum season with warmth, food, and history during Hearth & Home, taking place November 28 and 29, 2025, at Historic St. Mary’s City.
HSMC Ceremony to Honor Colonial-Era Remains
Historic St. Mary’s City will host a Ceremony of Return on Saturday, September 20, 2025, a solemn and historic occasion marking the reinterment of human remains discovered and studied over the past several decades.
HSMC Launches St. Mary’s Fort Website
Historic St. Mary’s City announces the launch of www.stmarysfort.com, a new digital experience designed to connect the public with one of the most important archaeological discoveries in Maryland’s history.
