Events

2008

June 18-Sept. 14	The entire museum is open Wednesday - Sunday, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. When the museum is closed, on Mondays and Tuesdays, visitors are welcome to enjoy the museum grounds and view interpretive signage on site.

June 24-27		Campers explore each of the four exhibit areas through hands-on activities and crafts. More. . . .	Kids ages 6-8. 9:30 a.m. - noon

July 8-11		Campers explore each of the four exhibit areas through hands-on activities and crafts. More. . . .	Kids ages 6-8. 9:30 a.m. - noon

July 16-18		Campers discover how 17th-century sailors worked and lived aboard ships. More. . . .	Kids ages 9-12. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

July 26 & 27	Tidewater Archaeology Weekend Discover what an archaeologist really does! Visit excavations and help screen for artifacts at one of the nations's best 17th-century archaeology sites. More. . .		10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

September 6	Woodland Indian Discovery Day Explore the lifeways of Maryland's first people. Try new skills, learn about native foods, discover Woodland Indian culture.		10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

September 13	Colonial Cooking Challenge. Kids and parents cook a 17th-century style meal at the Plantation.	$30 parent & child ($25 for Friends.) Registration opens August 1. Call 240-895-4979.	10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

September 14		Grand Opening of the St. John's Museum at HSMC. More. . . .	Watch for details.

Sept. 15-Nov. 30	The entire museum is open Wednesday - Sunday, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. On Tuesdays, the Visitor Center , Shop, and the new St. John's Archaeology Center will be open. Visitors may view interpretive signage on site and enjoy the museum grounds while the living history exhibits are closed.

September 27	RiverFest with St. Mary's River Watershed Association. Learn about our waterways and wetlands and what you can do to keep them healthy.		10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

October 4	Militia Muster with St. Maries Citty Militia. Gather for drills, mock combat, and camp life.		10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

October 11	Little Explorers Children 4-5 years are invited to explore the Woodland Indian Hamlet, learn what the tribe did for fun, make a craft to take home.	$10 parent & child ($7 for Friends.) Registration opens August 1. Call 240-895-4979.	10 a.m. - noon

November 21	Wood's Tea Company in concert in the State House.	Doors open at 7 p.m., showtime is 8 p.m.

November 28 & 29		Hearth & Home in Early Maryland After Thanksgiving, explore autumn in the colony.	10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

December 3	Community Concert & Open House Enjoy seasonal music by St. Maries Musica and holiday decorations by the Mistress Brent Garden Club.		7 p.m.

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