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Maryland's First Capital
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Maryland's First Capital
Year Round Walk
SN: 117206 - 2021 / Y1620
The event is closed
From Sat, Jan 2nd, 2021 to Dec 30th, 2021
Start times: See Description - Daylight Hours Only
Hosted on the Online Start Box (OSB) only
St. Mary's City, Maryland
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
| Special programs None provided CC: St. Mary's County |
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Event comments
See the reconstructed State House of 1676, archaeological excavations and the Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation, part of an 800-acre outdoor living history museum. At the waterfront, see the replica of the Maryland Dove, a square-rigged ship, which along with the Ark, brought the first settlers and supplies from England. A gift shop and picnic area (bring along a picnic lunch) are on the grounds. Half the walk is through the woods. Bring insect repellant during the buggy months. Fee for IVV credit or non-IVV $3. Children 12 and under walk free (IVV-Credit included) courtesy of Freestate Happy Wanderers.
Rating: 2B, Distance: 5, 10km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: No |
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Strollers: Hard |
Wheelchairs: No |
Event information
Part of the walk goes through Historic St. Mary's City. While the walk can be done at any time, weather permitting, the historic exhibits are normally open only when the Visitor Center is. The basic hours for the Visitor Center are Summer: Wed-Sun 10am-4pm (closed Mon and Tue), Spring/Fall: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm (closed Sun & Mon). More detailed (and updated) information can be found on the website http://www.hsmcdigshistory.org. When the Visitor Center is open, each walker must pay an entrance fee to participate in and complete walk. 2020 prices - $10 - adults, $9 - seniors over 60, $6 - kids 6-18 and college students with ID, FREE - kids 5 and under). There are several ways listed on website to qualify for a $1.00 discount.
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
OSB - First register for the event
The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page or the maps phrase below, if provided by the club. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.
Maps phrase and directions link
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Freestate Happy Wanderers (AVA-0190)
Event website: www.mdvolks.org/freestate/
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