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Mansion at Haberdeventure NPS Photo / Stephen Girimont

Thomas Stone National Historic Site

National Historic Site · Maryland · National Park Service

In 1776, Thomas Stone and 55 others signed the Declaration of Independence. 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.

Plan your visit

Know before you go

Phone
804-224-1732
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

What's here

Highlights: Architecture and Building · African American Heritage · American Revolution · Archeology · Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite · Enslavement · Farming and Agriculture · Plantations · Landscape Design · Social Movements · Religious Freedom · Wars and Conflicts · American Revolutionary War · Women's History · Animals · Forests and Woodlands · Fossils and Paleontology · Geology · Natural Sounds · Trails · Wetlands

Activities & features: Guided Tours · Hiking · Junior Ranger Program · Wildlife Watching · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store

Nearby parks

Parks of Maryland

Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12