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Thomas Stone National Historic Site
Things To Know Before You Come
 

Facilities
The park contains 322 acres of trails and the restored home of Thomas Stone, circa 1840's outbuildings and the burial site of Thomas Stone, his family members, slaves and servants.

A Visitor Center features exhibits, a sales area and restrooms.

Admission to the park is free.

Accessible Parking is available at the Visitor Center and the house.

Open
Summer : Daily 9 am- 5pm
Winter (Labor Day to Memorial Day): Wed.- Sun. 9 am -5 pm

Closed
Thanksgiving, December 25 and January 1


Phone
301-392-1776

Location
Thomas Stone National Historic Site is located on Rose Hill Road between routes 6 and 225 in Port Tobacco, MD 5 miles west of La Plata (HWY 301) and 30 miles south of Washington D.C.

Rules and Regulations
Superintendent's Compendium (Park Specific Rules and Regulations)

Special Programs
Special programs are held on July 4th and the first Saturday of December. See special events for further listings.

Exhibits
Thomas Stone National Historic Site commemorates the home and life of a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Listed as a National Historic Landmark, the site was authorized as a park in 1978 after suffering a fire while privately owned. The restored home has been open to the public since 1997.

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Did You Know?

Did You Know?
That many of the activities we enjoy today were enjoyed in the 1770's. This room was used by the Stone family as a home office, to listen to music, to read, a gathering area for family and friends and a place to eat.

Last Updated: May 12, 2008 at 11:32 MST