Historic St. Mary’s City is excited to share its lineup of events for the month of November 2025. From interactive family days to hands-on art workshops, there’s something for everyone this month at the museum!
Fire Making Workshop – November 1, 2025 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Teens ages 13–18 learn fire-starting skills with flint, steel, and natural materials. Ends with s’mores. Registration required. Info and registration: [email protected]
Little Explorers: Woodland Creatures – November 5, 2025 | 10–11 a.m.
Preschoolers explore animals of the forest through play, crafts, and stories at the Visitor Center and Woodland Indian Hamlet. Admission: $4 per child + one accompanying adult
Hearth Cooking Workshop – November 8, 2025 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Cook with apples and seasonal fruits using 17th-century recipes at Van Sweringen’s Inn. Ages 8+. Advance registration required. Info and registration: [email protected]
Homeschool Wednesday Workshops – November 12, 2025
Hands-on workshops bring history to life for homeschool families. Sessions include chores, colonial trade, and Indigenous lifeways. Ages vary; preregistration required. [email protected]
Book Club: Madam Secretary – November 12, 2025 | 2 p.m. | Visitor Center Auditorium
Discuss Stephanie Dray’s Madam Secretary, exploring the life of Frances Perkins, the first woman in a U.S. presidential cabinet. Free.
Hearth & Home – Nov. 28 & 29, 2025 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Celebrate the close of the museum season with historic food demonstrations. Bring a canned good for $1 off admission.
For more information about these events and to plan your visit, please go to www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/
