When Leonard Calvert and the Maryland colonists arrived in the New World, England celebrated the beginning of the new year on March 25. The practice of celebrating the new year on the 25th of March dates back to the …
December 11, 2024—Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) has announced the appointment of Lisa Fischer as the museum’s first Deputy Director of Research and Collections. This newly established position will collaborate with the Director to oversee ongoing research initiatives, plan and …
WHEN ARCHAEOLOGIST TRAVIS PARNO got a job at Historic St. Mary’s City in 2016, he was intrigued by a major unsolved mystery: Somewhere nearby, buried underground, was an important 17th-century fortification that historians had been trying to locate for almost a …
Article – Washingtonian: How a 400-Year-Old Fort Was Found—and What It’s Revealing Read more »
“I’m excited to share the love of sailing and the history of sailing with others in the area. I, myself, was a product of Will sharing his love with other people, and I hope to be able to continue that …
Article – Maryland Dove assumes a new captain after 34 years Read more »
Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Awards Nearly $40,000 in Seed Grants to the Region
On July 13, 2024, Historic St. Mary’s City hosted a significant event with the MARYLAND DOVE Change of Command Ceremony. The ceremony marked the transition of command from Captain Will Gates to Captain Angela Laaro and celebrated Captain Gates’ retirement. …
Record-Breaking Turnout At Historic St. Mary’s City BeerFest 2024
Will Gates to turn over command of Maryland Dove after 34 years of service St. Mary’s County native Angela Laaro is scheduled to assume duties from Will Gates as master of Maryland Dove during a change-of-command ceremony at 10:30 a.m. …
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The slab of metal came out of the ground dirty and corroded after more than 300 years in the soil of rural Maryland. It was slightly concave, about the size of a cafeteria tray, and didn’t look like much. But …
Article – Rare armor unearthed at site of 17th-century fort in Maryland Read more »
“I think it’s important to get to know the history of how the first Colony started, but we also have a much longer period of occupation out here by the Native Americans,” Jessica Edwards, site director, said. “We want to …
