St. Mary's City is the site of Maryland's first capital (1634-1695) and the fourth permanent settlement in British North America.

St. Mary's City is located in Southern Maryland about one hour south of Waldorf.It has a historic early British Village, an Indian Hamlet, a restored boat called the Dove, and a restored Tobacco Plantation all manned by docents in period costumes just like Williamsburg and Jamestown.

Travel DC With Kids! just loved this place.There was so much to see and do. In fact, we ran out of time to do it all, and plan on going back. Not only do kids love this historic enclave, but it is a great place to take visitors from outside our area.

<We had lunch at an outdoor cafe/picnic area in the main village, the food was very good. Plan on spending a whole day at St. Mary's City as there is much to see and do. You will need to drive from the main village to the plantation and possibly even to the Indian Hamlet if you do not want to take a little hike on a dirt path.

Directions: Take 301 south from the outer loop of the Capital Beltway (I-495). Pick up Route 5 in Waldorf and travel south. You will see signs for Historic St. Mary's City on the way. The phone number is 1-800-762-1634. Entrance fee for adults is $7.50 and children range from $3.50 to $5.50 each. The admission fee is well spent, you will learn a lot and really have a great time!