The Struggle for Freedom exhibit will be closed for renovations beginning November 4, 2024.

Our maritime exhibit, Maryland Dove, will be away from home port beginning Saturday, September 6, 2025. She will be transiting to and from and exhibiting at The Wharf in Washington, D.C.

Maryland Dove will be back on exhibit at Historic St. Mary's City on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

Donation Confirmation

Thank you for your donation to Historic St. Mary’s City!

Donations help to support important projects throughout the museum, to include:

  • Our annual Field School in Historical Archaeology
  • Our free trick-or-treat program Lost City
  • School tours that continue to teach students throughout Maryland
  • Workshops such as hearth cooking, hide tanning, and natural plant dyeing
  • The popular evergreen workshop during the holiday season
  • The award-winning “Adults Only” Tour
  • And many more…

Please note that your donation is fully deductible under the Foundation’s 501(c)(3) status with the IRS since no goods and/or services will be received by you for this charitable contribution.

Thank you again for your generous support of St. Mary’s City.

If you have any questions or concerns about your donation, please contact the HSMC Membership Coordinator by emailing porzia.purves@maryland.gov.