Historic St. Mary's City

A colonial era building and fence at Historic St. Mary's.

NPS

Quick Facts

Location:

St. Mary's City, MD

MANAGED BY:

Historic St. Mary’s City Commission

Amenities

15 listed

Benches/Seating, Captioned Media, Dock/Pier, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Information, Information - Maps Available, Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Parking - Auto, Restroom, Restroom - Accessible, Restroom - Family, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Wheelchair Accessible, Wheelchairs Available

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.

The living outdoor museum recounts and explores the history of the English colonizers that first sailed to the region as well as the history of the Yaocomaco that lived on the land first. This history is explored through exhibits, walking trails, active archaeological digs, school programs and more.