ST. MARY’S CITY, Md. – Fall is full of adventure at Historic St. Mary’s City! From Little Explorers and homeschool workshops to scenic sails on the Maryland Dove, spooky Murder, Magic & Mayhem tours, and the elegant Vampire Manor, there’s something for everyone this October.
October 1 – Registration Opens
Register for the Nov. 1 Fire Making Workshop (ages 13–18) and Nov. 8 Hearth Cooking Workshop (ages 8+).
Little Explorers: Fall Colors – October 8, 2025 | 10–11 a.m. | Plantation
Preschoolers discover autumn through crafts and play. $4 child / $3 members (includes one adult & museum admission). Call 301-994-4370.
Maryland Dove Public Sail – October 11, 2025 | 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Enjoy a scenic sail aboard Maryland Dove while learning about early voyages. $60 general / $50 members. Ages 5+. Register: hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov or 301-994-4371.
Book Club: Sister Witch – October 14, 2025 | 2 p.m. | Visitor Center
Discuss David Thompson’s historical novel set during the Salem witch trials. The author will be in attendance for a question-and-answer session.
Homeschool Workshops – October 15, 2025
Students explore history with sessions on plantation chores, colonial trade, and Indigenous lifeways. $10 per child / $8 members; add a second session for $7 / $5. Info and Registration: 301-994-4372 or email hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov.
Vampire Manor – October 17, 2025 | 6–10 p.m. | State House
Tickets: $90 single / $160 couple | Ages 21+ | Costumes encouraged
An elegant evening with charcuterie, smoked oysters, cocktails, tarot readings, aerial acts, and “Club Blood” dance party. Reserve at eventbrite.com.
Lost City – October 18, 2025 | 5–8 p.m. | Historic St. Mary’s City
Free admission | Donations appreciated | Costumes encouraged | Last entry 7:30 p.m.
Historic St. Mary’s City invites families to its popular free trick-or-treating event, Lost City. Enjoy fall and Halloween fun, trick-or-treating, Maryland Dove, fortune telling, games, crafts, and dancing at the “Monster Mash Disco Ball.” A family-friendly evening and plenty of candy! Parking at 47414 Old State House Rd. Info: 301-994-4370.
Little Explorers: Halloween – October 22, 2025 | 10–11 a.m. | Visitor Center
Preschoolers enjoy Halloween songs, crafts, and costumes. $4 child / $3 members (includes one adult & museum admission). Call 301-994-4370.
Adults Only Tours: Murder, Magic & Mayhem – Oct. 24–25, 2025
Evening walking tours reveal witchcraft, crime, and fear in 17th-century Maryland. $20 per person / $15 members. Ages 18+. Registration required: 301-994-4372 or email hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov.
Hide Tanning Workshop – October 25, 2025 | 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Learn hide tanning techniques in a hands-on workshop at the Woodland Indian Hamlet. $25 per person / $15 members. Ages 14+.Registration required: 301-994-4372 or email hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov.
Fire Making Workshop – November 1, 2025 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Plantation
Teens (ages 13–18) learn fire-starting skills and roast s’mores. $20 / $15 members (includes adult admission). Registration required: 301-994-4372 or email hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov.
Hearth Cooking Workshop – November 8, 2025 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | Town Center
Cook with apples and fall produce using 17th-century recipes. $30 / $25 members. Ages 8+. Registration required: 301-994-4372 or email hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov.