Thomas Stone National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

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Thomas Stone National Historic Site

When Thomas Stone signed the Declaration of Independence he literally wrote himself into American history.
Immerse yourself in revolutionary history. Visit the restored house and stroll the 322 acres of Haberdeventure, a “dwelling place in the winds”. Purchased in 1770 by Thomas Stone, this restored plantation home has been open to the public as a National Historic Site since 1997.

America's Best Idea

Coming September 27 to a PBS station near you!

After six years of working in some of nature’s most spectacular locales, filmmaker Ken Burns and writer Dayton Duncan have produced a new six-episode series called THE NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA’S BEST IDEA. This is a story of people: people from every conceivable background—rich and poor; famous and unknown; soldiers and scientists; natives and newcomers; idealists, artists and entrepreneurs; people who were willing to devote themselves to saving some precious portion of the land they loved, and in doing so reminded their fellow citizens of the full meaning of democracy. It is a story full of struggle and conflict, high ideals and crass opportunism, stirring adventure and enduring inspiration—set against the most breathtaking backdrops imaginable.
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		THINGS TO SEE AND DO Visitors are welcome to attend Ranger led programs and tour the home of Thomas Stone. Park Visitors can also experience the site at their own pace; stroll across the the park grounds amidst the farm buildings or travel the old farm trace roads and imagine the past. more...

		EDUCATION PROGRAMS History on Trial Students search for clues to his innocence or guilt and in a mock trial determine if Thomas Stone was a traitor to Great Britain or an American Patriot for signing the Declaration of Independence. more...

LINKS TO...

Genealogy of the Stone Family
Virtual Tour of Haberdeventure
Article on the Mount Vernon Conference
People, Places and Battlefields of the Revolution
Washington-Rochambeau Route

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6655 Rose Hill Rd
Port Tobacco, MD 20677

Phone

Phone
(301) 392-1776

Fax

(301) 934-8793

Climate

Summers are generally hot and humid with occasional thunderstorms. Winters are generally mild with variable precipitation. Wearing layers of clothing is recommended during late fall, winter, and early spring.