Thomas Stone National Historic Site, National Historic Site in Charles County, US
Thomas Stone National Historic Site is a 328-acre estate featuring Haberdeventure, a Georgian mansion built in the 1770s. The house includes extended wings constructed to house Stone's siblings following his father's death.
Stone acquired the property in 1770 and built the residence while serving as a Maryland delegate who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The property remained in the Stone family until 1936, marking over 150 years of family stewardship.
The site honors Thomas Stone through exhibits and tours that explore the founding era of the United States. Visitors gain insight into the lives of a family who lived through the independence movement.
The site sits on Rose Hill Road between Routes 225 and 6 in Port Tobacco, Maryland and provides parking and group tours for up to 60 participants. Plan ahead if you are visiting with a larger group.
The property expanded from 442 to 1,077 acres during Stone's lifetime and maintained its architectural character across generations. This growth reflects how the family's circumstances changed during the nation's founding period.
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