New Maryland Dove to Arrive at HSMC
(ST. MARY’S CITY, MD – July 13, 2022 ) PRESS RELEASE New Maryland Dove To Arrive at HSMC The new Maryland Dove will be commissioned on August 27, 2022 The public is invited to help honor the …
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New Chairperson Appointed to Historic St. Mary’s City Commission
New Leader Appointed to Historic St. Mary’s City Commission Rear Admiral Timothy L. Heely, U.S. Navy (ret.) was sworn in as the new Chairman of the Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) Commission for a term of four years, beginning July …
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VIDEO: “Colonial Oysters Recycled from St. Mary’s Archaeological Dig,” Chesapeake Bay Magazine
COLONIAL OYSTERS RECYCLED FROM ST. MARY’S ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG
Article – The Washington Post: “Rare 370-year-old Spanish cross found at Maryland archaeological site”
Cross found in archaeological dig at St. Mary's Fort site.
‘The tiny, dirt-encrusted cross showed up in the sifting screen at the Maryland dig site, and when archaeologist Stephanie Stevens spotted it she said she gasped, “Oh my God! Oh my God! Oh my God!” It was a strange object, …
HSMC recognized for Maryland’s “Best Use of Social Media”
(ST MARY’S CITY, MD – November 16, 2021) HSMC recognized for Maryland’s Best Use of Social Media 40th Annual Tourism Awards during recent three-day annual summit in Maryland LIVE! Historic St. Mary’s City in St. Mary’s, Md. was …
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HSMC Archaeologist discovers location of 1634 St. Mary’s Fort
Historic St. Mary’s City Archaeologist Discovers Location Of 1634 St. Mary’s Fort, Maryland’s Original English Settlement, and the Fourth Oldest English Colony in North America. Grants from Maryland Heritage Trust, Historic St. Mary’s City Foundation, and Funding Provided by Governor …
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Historic St. Mary’s City to open for the Spring
Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) is happy to announce its plans to open their great outdoors (and indoors) to the public for the 2021 season on Friday, March 26. The outdoor living history museum will be open Tuesday – Saturday, …
Article – The Washington Post: “Archaeologists find earliest colonial site in Maryland after nearly 90-year search”
Maryland archaeologist Travis Parno was at a board game convention in Philadelphia, sitting at a table surrounded by thousands of other enthusiasts when he got a text message. He was supposed to be on vacation, taking a break from his …