In doing so, Stone risked his home, his family's security, and even his life to support the Declaration of Independence's promise of freedom.
Photo: NPS Photo / Stephen Girimont
Thomas Stone National Historic Site
In 1776, Thomas Stone and 55 others signed the Declaration of Independence.
- LocationPort Tobacco, MD
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursToday: Closed
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Weather now60°F Mist
- Alerts No active alerts
Overview
Topics
- African American Heritage
- American Revolution
- American Revolutionary War
- Animals
- Archeology
- Architecture and Building
- Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite
- Enslavement
13 more topics
- Farming and Agriculture
- Forests and Woodlands
- Fossils and Paleontology
- Geology
- Landscape Design
- Natural Sounds
- Plantations
- Religious Freedom
- Social Movements
- Trails
- Wars and Conflicts
- Wetlands
- Women's History
Things to Do
8 experiences from the National Park Service. Check details on NPS.gov before you go.
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Bicycle Colton's Point to Port Tobacco
For those seeking to explore Southern Maryland or to travel the extent of the Potomac Heritage NST corridor, bicycling and paddling, combined with some short hikes, are the best self-powered ways to…
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Bicycle Port Tobacco to Smallwood State Park
Port Tobacco Historic District and Smallwood State Park provide a contrast in landscape diversity, and travel between them is a fine bicycle ride. This route is part of the Adventure Cycling…
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Farm Outbuildings Loop
Explore the outbuildings of Haberdeventure, the plantation of Thomas Stone.
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Long Loop: Stone Family Cemetery
Looking for a longer, scenic stroll to the Stone family cemetery? This is a longer segment of a larger nature trail system.
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Long Loop: Stone Mansion
Hike along a more moderate trail to get to the Stone Mansion. Experience more of the natural world on the way to the Mansion.
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Short Loop: Stone Family Cemetery
Take a stroll to the Stone family cemetery. This is a segment of a larger nature trail system at Thomas Stone National Historic Site.
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Short Loop: Stone Mansion
Take a short walk to get to the Stone Mansion, the home of Thomas Stone.
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Tour the Thomas Stone House
Join a ranger for a 30 minute guided tour of the Thomas Stone House to explore Thomas Stone's life as a planter, a lawyer, a politician, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
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Facilities & Services
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Thomas Stone Visitor Center
Facility
The Visitor Center at Thomas Stone National Historic Site is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the summer season, generally mid-April…
6655 Rose Hill Road, Port Tobacco, MD (804) 224-1732 Directions
Details
The Visitor Center at Thomas Stone National Historic Site is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the summer season, generally mid-April through December. It is closed along with the rest of the park during the winter.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Today: Closed · Park Grounds Operating Hours
Hours details
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Park Grounds Operating HoursToday: Closed
Thomas Stone National Historic Site is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday Closed Saturday 10:00AM - 4:00PM Sunday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Address
6655 Rose Hill RoadPort Tobacco, MD 20677
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Weather & conditions
60°F
Mist · feels like 61°
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Today
82° 58°
Sunny8% rain -
Tomorrow
89° 65°
Sunny5% rain
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Thursday
72° 58°
Overcast74% rain
Updated 4 hr ago
What to expect by season
Thomas Stone National Historic Site experiences all four seasons. Temperatures can be very warm and humid in the summer months and wet and rainy in the winter months.
Photos
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Outbuildings — NPS Photo / Stephen Girimont -
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Getting There
Port Tobacco, MD 20677
Thomas Stone NHS is located on Rose Hill Road, between U.S. Highways 225 and 6, four miles west of LaPlata, MD.
Mailing address: 6655 Rose Hill Road, Port Tobacco, MD 20677
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