Oct
10
10:00 AM10:00
In general, the new Maryland Dove can be found docked in Historic St. Mary's City from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The ship is available for viewing Tuesday–Saturday from mid-March until November.
A few times each year, Maryland Dove travels away from St. Mary’s City for outreach visits to other ports. Learn more at hsmcdigshistory.org
Oct
10
1:00 PM13:00
Oct
24
5:00 PM17:00
Lost City
Put on your favorite costume and celebrate Halloween at Maryland's first capital! Lost City transforms Historic St. Mary's City into a festive evening filled with trick-or-treating, hands-on activities, and family fun across the museum grounds.
Explore Maryland Dove, transformed into a family-friendly haunted ship, meet the "lost" sailors, dance to the Monster Mash beneath a disco ball, create Halloween crafts, try your luck with a fortune teller, and enjoy games and treats along the way. Best of all, admission is free, making Lost City a memorable Halloween tradition for families of all ages.
Oct
28
to Nov 3
Sultana Downrigging Festival
From the Festival, “Now in its 24rd year, the Sultana Education Foundation’s Downrigging Weekend Festival is one of the largest annual tall ship gatherings in North America. The festival features a long-weekend of Tall Ship sails, tours, incredible live bluegrass music, lectures, exhibits, family activities, regional food and more. Proceeds benefit the Foundation’s environmental literacy programs and the other nonprofits participating in the festival.”
Sep
5
10:00 AM10:00
Aug
22
1:00 PM13:00
Aug
22
10:00 AM10:00
Jul
31
to Aug 1
Governor's Cup Yacht Race at St. Mary's College of Maryland
The Maryland Dove will be anchored in the St. Mary's River off Church Point from July 31 to August 1, acting as the finish line for the annual Governor's Cup Yacht Race, which begins in Annapolis and ends at St. Mary's City—tracing the route from present-day capital to colonial capital. It is the oldest and longest-running overnight sailboat race on the Chesapeake Bay
The ship will be back on exhibit at Historic St. Mary's City on August 4.
Jul
25
10:00 AM10:00
Jun
24
to Jun 30
Outreach - Sail250® Maryland and Airshow Baltimore
Maryland Dove will be participating in Sail250® Maryland and Baltimore Air Show.
Jun
19
to Jun 23
Outreach - Sail250® Norfolk
Maryland Dove will be participating in Sail250® Norfolk, VA
Oct
11
1:00 PM13:00
Oct
11
10:00 AM10:00
Sep
21
1:00 PM13:00
Sep
21
10:00 AM10:00
Sep
10
1:00 PM13:00
Maryland Dove at The Wharf DC
Step aboard history at The Wharf DC!
This September, Washington, D.C. welcomes an extraordinary guest to its waterfront — MARYLAND DOVE, a breathtaking wooden ship that brings the age of sail to life.
Docked at Market Pier, September 8–10, 2025, the ship will be open for free public deck tours:
Tuesday, September 9 | 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 10 | 1:00–7:00 p.m.
Operated by Historic St. Mary’s City, MARYLAND DOVE is a full-scale representation of the original 17th-century trading ship that accompanied the Ark in 1634 to establish the Maryland colony. Visitors can climb aboard, explore the main deck, and meet the costumed crew to learn about seamanship, exploration, and daily life aboard ship in the 1600s.
Against the backdrop of D.C.’s modern skyline, MARYLAND DOVE offers an unforgettable glimpse into the Chesapeake’s past.
Sep
9
1:00 PM13:00
Maryland Dove at The Wharf DC
Step aboard history at The Wharf DC!
This September, Washington, D.C. welcomes an extraordinary guest to its waterfront — MARYLAND DOVE, a breathtaking wooden ship that brings the age of sail to life.
Docked at Market Pier, September 8–10, 2025, the ship will be open for free public deck tours:
Tuesday, September 9 | 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 10 | 1:00–7:00 p.m.
Operated by Historic St. Mary’s City, MARYLAND DOVE is a full-scale representation of the original 17th-century trading ship that accompanied the Ark in 1634 to establish the Maryland colony. Visitors can climb aboard, explore the main deck, and meet the costumed crew to learn about seamanship, exploration, and daily life aboard ship in the 1600s.
Against the backdrop of D.C.’s modern skyline, MARYLAND DOVE offers an unforgettable glimpse into the Chesapeake’s past.
Aug
23
1:00 PM13:00
Aug
23
10:00 AM10:00
Jul
19
1:00 PM13:00
Jul
19
10:00 AM10:00
Jul
19
10:00 AM10:00