Social Studies Field Trips

Historic St. Mary's City

Photographs by Janet W. Connor, courtesy of Historic St. Mary's City.

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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC

NAME: Historic St. Mary's City
STREET: PO Box 39
CITY: St. Mary's City	STATE: MD	ZIP: 20686	COUNTY: Saint Mary's
PHONE: 1-800-SMC-1634		FEES: Adults, $7.50. Seniors and students (13-18), $6. Children (6-12), $3.50. 5 and under, free.
HOURS AND DAYS: Wed - Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm. Closed from Thanksgiving through mid-March.
METRO:

GRADES: 4 5	UNITS: MD History, 13 Colonies
CONTACT: Sandy Schoemaker	PHONE: 301-862-0979
TYPE: Walking tour	FEES: $6 guided tour, $3 self-guided 1 adult free with every 10 students.
DAYS: W Th F	HOURS: 10:00 am - 5 pm (mid-March - Thanksgiving)
LUNCH: Picnic area, soft drink machines available
GROUP SIZE: One class/guide (30 maximum). One chaperone/10 students.
HANDICAPPED ACCESS: Yes, gravel paths. Some accommodations with prior notice
LENGTH OF TOUR: 4 hours (includes site tour, lunch)

DESCRIPTION: Tours include Godiah Spray plantation, the State House of 1676, Farthing's Ordinary, the Maryland Dove, and the Woodland Indian hamlet. Ask about Outreach programs. Advanced reservations are required for guided tours and hands-on workshops and are recommended for self-guided tours. A $20 non-refundable reservation fee is required for guided tours and workshops.

RESOURCES

• A 50-page Field Trip Planner to provide total preparation for the visit will be mailed with registration. It includes activities and instructions for everyone involved with the trip.
• MCPS Activity Plan For This Field Trip Site for the Godiah Spray plantation, the Governor Field's Tour, and the Woodland Indian Village.
• See also the story of the Ark and the Dove.

  Field Trip Planning Tools

  • MCPS Field Trip Checklist
  • Items to Bring on the Trip
  • Field Trip Tips
  • Tips for Primary Grades

  Internet Sites

  • Historic St. Mary's City