Is Thomas Stone National Historic Site open right now?
National Historic Site · MD
Closed
Thomas Stone National Historic Site is closed.
Why this statusClosed today per scheduled operating hours — reopens Saturday.
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
In 1776, Thomas Stone and 55 others signed the Declaration of Independence.
- Type
- National Historic Site
- State
- MD
- Nearest town
- Port Tobacco
Government shutdown
A federal government shutdown is in effect. Access and staffing at National Park Service sites vary — some close and barricade entrances, some stay open but unstaffed. Live shutdown status →
About Thomas Stone National Historic Site
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.
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Visitor info
Address6655 Rose Hill Road, Port Tobacco, MD 20677
Hours| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Sun | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Park Grounds Operating Hours Getting thereThomas Stone NHS is located on Rose Hill Road, between U.S. Highways 225 and 6, four miles west of LaPlata, MD.
How we read this status
We derive Thomas Stone National Historic Site's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Closed today per scheduled operating hours — reopens Saturday. Full method: how we check park status.