Volunteer
Do you want to learn more about the past and share your knowledge with others? As a volunteer at Historic St. Mary's City, you can become an insider at one of America's most innovative living history museums. Historic St. Mary's City welcomes volunteers who share our commitment to learn and to educate. Become a volunteer today and invest a part of yourself in tomorrow!
Contact the HSMC Volunteer Coordinator to discover how you can be on the inside track at HSMC!
Volunteer Opportunities
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Archaeology Laboratory
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Identify, record, and conserve artifacts from Maryland's past
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Gardening
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Help recreate a 17th-century landscape by working in period and native plant gardens and on the museum's grounds
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Trail Maintenance
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Help plan and maintain over 3 miles of trails
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Militia
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Shoulder a musket or pike and travel to other historic sites for presentations and demonstrations in period costumes (usually on weekends). Visit the St. Marie's Citty Militia web site to learn more
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Museum Shop
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Provide customer service in one of Southern Maryland's friendliest and most unique retail operations
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Maryland Dove Crew
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Help maintain and learn to crew on HSMC's re-created square-rigged ship and period small craft
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Sewing Circle
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Help construct and mend our wonderful 17th-century costumes or assist with crewel embroidery and knitting
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Special Events and Projects
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Share your special skills on an as-needed basis in a variety of ways
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To learn more about our volunteer opportunities, please call 240-895-4991
or e-mail the Volunteer Coordinator.