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St. Mary's County Recreation & Parks Museum Division - Guided Tours
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Welcome to the Museum Division of St. Mary's County!
We are the
stewards of each of the sites listed below, each with a unique
history that is woven into the historical and cultural fabric of St.
Mary's, the Mother County of Maryland.
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- St. Clement's Island,
Maryland's First Colonial Landing 1634 - Site
of the arrival of the first Maryland colonists in 1634.
- St. Clements Island Museum - a distinct
destination interpreting Maryland's earliest history with the
colonial arrival at St. Clement's Island in 1634 bringing with
them the concepts of religious toleration and separation of church
and state.
- Piney Point Lighthouse- constructed in 1836, it is
one of only four in existence today on the Potomac River.
- Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park - a
facility that offers interpretation of the historic Piney Point
Lighthouse, the U-1105 Black Panther Shipwreck Dive Preserve,
Potomac River maritime history, and more.
- Drayden African American Schoolhouse - c. 1890
this recently preserved schoolhouse stands as
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testament to the importance of education in the African American
Community and their struggles in the days of segregation.
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We invite you to explore our sites and exciting opportunities by
clicking on the links to the left. Please visit our sites and gift
shops, enjoy our programs and special events, and discover our
extensive research opportunities.
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