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
Photos
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NPS Photo / Stephen Girimont
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