Heritage & History

The birthplace of Maryland, St. Mary's is home to a boundless history that will engage, entertain, and perhaps, inspire. Be a part of the story today!

Museums

From the first landing to technological history, there's so much rich history to discover in St. Mary's, and these museums have got you covered.

African-American History & Heritage

African-American history in Maryland begins in 1634 with the arrival of indentured servant Mathias de Sousa, one of the 140 settlers who first traveled here...

Amish & Mennonite Communities

During the 1930s, many Amish and Mennonite families left Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and relocated to St. Mary’s County.

Lighthouses

For over a hundred years, lighthouses made navigating the Bay safer.

Historic Churches

Maryland’s first colony is where the concepts of religious toleration and separation of Church and State were introduced to the New World.

American War Sites

Explore the site of one of the largest prison camps for Confederate soldiers at Point Lookout, visit our numerous monuments and uncover amazing stories off the...

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Hand Crafts

Loveville Leather

40625 Parsons Mill Road
Leonardtown, Maryland 20650

St. Mary's Heritage

Loveville Produce Auction

40454 Bishop Road
Loveville, Maryland 20656

Museums & Historic Sites

Old Jail Museum

41625 Courthouse Drive
Leonardtown, Maryland 20650

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Patuxent River Naval Air Museum & Visitor Center

22156 Three Notch Road
Lexington Park, Maryland 20653

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Museums & Historic Sites

Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park

44720 Lighthouse Road
Piney Point, Maryland 20674

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St. Mary's Heritage

Point Lookout Confederate Cemetery

Point Lookout Road
Scotland, Maryland 20687

Museums & Historic Sites

Point Lookout State Park, Civil War Museum & Lighthouse

11175 Point Lookout Road
Scotland, Maryland 20687

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St. Mary's Heritage

Point No Point Lighthouse

Completed in 1905 with great difficulty, the octagon-shaped lighthouse stands 52 feet above the water and is two miles removed from the western shore of...

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