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Maryland Attractions|Sights & Landmarks

The Oldest Town In Maryland That Everyone Should Visit At Least Once

By Jamie Alvarenga | Published November 01, 2016

It’s not hard to come by historic towns in Maryland, but the following spot is actually the oldest of them all. If you haven’t visited this place, you’ll want to. And if you have, it’s worth revisiting. Read on to see why the oldest town in Maryland will leave you with an abundance of pride for the Old Line State.

Founded in 1634, St. Mary's City was Maryland's first colonial settlement and capital.

Now, you can visit this historic and scenic spot to learn about Maryland's beginnings.

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Although this town is filled with history, it's far from boring. There are many interactive sites and activities that keep your day full of knowledgeable fun.

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Replica ships are docked along St. Mary's River. You can tour these vessels, giving you a glimpse of what it was like to travel by ship long ago.

And sometimes, the ships are part of a show. Pictured here is the War of 1812 reenactment.

Learn farming techniques from the olden days among scenic gardens. Reenactors lead the teachings, showing you farming tools from long ago.

This place will give you an overall look at what life was like in Maryland in the 1600s. It's quite fascinating, but also makes you thankful for the amenities we have today.

You definitely don't want to miss the annual May Day celebration. Dance around the maypole in a colorful ritual that has been performed for centuries.

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You'll learn other colonial games as well, keeping your visit light and fun.

Marylanders will most definitely want to check out Maryland Day. The pageantry alone is grand, in an all out display full of pride for the Old Line State.

If you've got a Maryland bucket list, Historic St. Mary's City should be on it. Without it, we wouldn't be where we are today.

This Southern Maryland gem can be found at 18751 Hogaboom Ln, St Marys City, MD 20686. For more information, visit the website here.

Have you visited Historic St. Mary’s City? If you’d like to learn a little bit more about Maryland’s history, check out Monocacy Battlefield.

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