ST. CLEMENT'S ISLAND MUSEUM
St. Clement’s Island Museum is nestled on the east shore of the Potomac River overlooking St. Clement’s Island. That is where Maryland's First Colonial Landing happened in 1634. The mission of the museum is to highlight Maryland’s earliest history and also on the heritage of living on the Potomac River. The museum is open daily from 10 am until 5 pm. Visit this LINK to learn more about park hours and entrance fees. For those hoping to take the ferry over to find the Ever changing Island Virtual are asked to "Please call the museum before visiting to ensure water taxi operation and hours." This geocache placement has been approved by the Museum Division Manager.
Visitors of the museum will learn of the voyage of the Ark and the Dove departing from the Isle of Wight in England on the feast day of St. Clement, the patron saint of mariners, following their treacherous crossing of the Atlantic Ocean, braving pirates and dangerous storms, and their venture up the Chesapeake Bay to the Potomac River. Visitors can also discover the vision of George Calvert, the First Lord Baltimore, who founded the colony on incorporating religious tolerance.
The Little Red Schoolhouse is also located on the grounds. It was built in the early 19th century, this humble little structure stands as a monument to education in early America and represents one of hundreds of one-room schoolhouses that have dotted our nation.