Discover St. Mary's County 2009 - (Page 16) ATTRACTIONS MUSEUMS AND HISTORIC SITES Immerse yourself in the rich history and heritage of Maryland’s oldest county. Explore the state’s first capital and learn about life in Colonial America. Walk the gardens of a sprawling 18th century plantation overlooking the scenic Patuxent River. Climb to the top of a lighthouse or into the cockpit of a U.S. Navy Tomcat fighter jet. St. Mary’s is where Maryland began. After 375 years, we’re still making history. CECIL’S MILL HISTORIC DISTRICT 20853 Indian Bridge Road Great Mills, MD 20634 www.stmarysart.com, 301-994-1510 Located in one of Maryland’s first historic industrial districts, Cecil’s Mill was built in 1812 as a cotton/textile factory, then rebuilt into a grist and saw mill. Today, the mill exhibits artifacts including its working water wheel. Artisans display handmade crafts and art for sale. The historic district also includes Cecil’s Country Store and Post Office. Open Mar.–Oct., Thurs.–Sun., 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and daily Nov.–Christmas Eve, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. explore st.mary’s do it your way! St. Mary’s County Division of Tourism offers a variety of specialty brochures so you can tailor your visit to your interests. Pick them up at our Welcome Center, order them by calling 1-800-327-9023, or download them at www.stmarysmd.com/tourism 16 ST. MARY’S COUNTY VISITORS GUIDE 2009 http://www.stmarysart.com http://www.stmarysmd.com/tourism
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