The story of Thomas Stone is not just the story of man who signed the Declaration of Independence. It is about a peace loving man, who only after realizing he had no further options for peace, pledged his life, fortune, and sacred honor toward the vision of an independent America. It is about a devoted family man who took in six other family members upon the death of his father, and when his wife became gravely ill, put his national aspirations on hold to spend more time with her and their children. Finally it is a story of love, a love of the land and the area that held a family here for 165 years, having generations grow up, work the land, and then choosing to spend their eternity buried in its welcoming grasp. When you visit Thomas Stone National Historic Site, you are truly taking a step back in time. Whether it is the restored manor house, or the collection of 19th century outbuildings, or just the quiet and solitude, there is something for everyone here. Come spend some time here and learn of this hidden jewel in the national park system. The Visitor Center includes a short orientation film, restrooms, Southern Maryland exhibits, Eastern National bookstore and the Maryland State Archives exhibit entitled "Colonial Encounters in the Chesapeake." Ranger-led programs at the Mansion House start every hour on the hour from 10 am till 4 pm. Tours last approximately 20 minutes. Visitors may walk old farm trace roads, see 18th century farm buildings, and view the changing landscape thru forests, fields, past watersheds, ravines, and historic garden terraces. Location - Please, park in the designated lot and walk the board walk and mowed path to the visitor center. Visitors with disabilities are welcome to park by the visitor center. Closures - Closed Mondays and Tuesdays September 5th till spring. Exhibits - The exhibits chronicle the life and times of Thomas Stone, future plans for the site, archeological information, and plantation life through the years. Available Facilities - A small book store with material focusing on colonial life, the Declaration of Independence, and the Revolutionary War is available. A bathroom and drinking fountain are also available. Thomas Stone National Historic Site 6655 Rosehill Rd Port Tobacco, MD 20677 Phone- 301-934-6027 301-392-1776 Fax- 301-934-8793 Email - Martha_Walker@nps.gov Brian_Biegler@nps.gov Operating Hours, Seasons The site is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday thru Sunday, September till June 18th and daily June 18th till late summer. Closed on December 25 and January 1. Located in Charles County, Maryland, Thomas Stone NHS is 25 miles south of Washington D.C. The site is located on Rose Hill Road between Maryland Routes 6 and 225 near Port Tobacco, Maryland. Back to Pathfinders Guide Potomac Heritage Partnership 1623 28th St., NW Washington, DC 20007 Phone: 202.333.4478 Fax: 202.333.6733 info@potomacheritage.org