Maryland Outdoor Performances,
Programs and Events
There is always something happening at Historic St. Mary’s City!
Historic St. Mary’s City offers a broad range of programs that immerse visitors in Maryland’s story whatever your age or interest!
Enjoy an outdoor performance on the State House lawn. Join one of our lectures to dig deeper into history. Sift through our hidden treasures at Tidewater Archaeology. Discover past traditions at one of our holiday events. Get behind the scenes on a tour with one of our archaeologists. Join us on an evening hike or spend the night on the Maryland Dove.
Adult Programs – Learn something new and enjoy a night out
Youth Programs – Programs to engage and teach the younger patrons
Family Programs – Bring the whole family and do something fun together
Programs
Daily Highlights – Fun activities available to museum visitors – seasonal.
Little Explorers – Activities for children age 3-5 years
Colonial Kids Workshops – Activities for children ages 5 – 10
Colonial Times Workshops – Activities for older youth and adults
Lectures – Free Topical discussions available to the public
Summer Camps – Special activities for families. Download brochure/registration form
Homeschool Days – Special days geared towards Homeschool families
Events
Maryland Day – Celebration of our state founding
May Day – Celebrate the arrival of spring
BeerFest – HSMC’s annual celebration of brew, food, and music!
Tidewater Archaeology Weekend – Digging up the past
Shakespeare in the City – A unique outdoor theatrical experience on the Statehouse lawn
“Adults Only” – Learn about subjects of a more “adult” nature.
Indian Discovery Day – Discover the land before Maryland
Militia Muster – St. Maries Citty Militia musters again!
Haunted Ship – Visit the “haunted” Maryland Dove
Hearth and Home in Early Maryland – Cooking the colonial way
Colonial Christmas – Annual celebration of the holidays
Holiday Madrigal Dinners – Eat, drink, and be merry
Can’t decide? Look through all of our activities on our complete Calendar.