Welcome to Field Notes

Archaeologists excavating the St. Mary's Fort site

Welcome to Field Notes, the St. Mary’s Fort Project blog! Since the discovery of St. Mary’s Fort in 2018, Historic St. Mary’s City archaeologists have been exploring this incredible archaeological site and learning more about early Maryland history. Stay tuned to this page for updates from the field and laboratories, including recent discoveries, new insights, and plans for exciting developments at the St. Mary’s Fort site.