NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
Thomas Stone National Historic Site
In 1776, Thomas Stone and 55 others signed the Declaration of Independence.
Photo: NPS Photo / Stephen Girimont / NPS
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things to do
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parks within a day
OVERVIEW
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.
WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE
Pair it with another park
6 in range
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Maryland
Harmony Hall
0h 31m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
18 mi
Round trip
1h 1m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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Park · Maryland
Piscataway Park
0h 31m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
16 mi
Round trip
1h 3m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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Park · Maryland
Fort Foote Park
0h 37m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
21 mi
Round trip
1h 14m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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Park · Maryland
Fort Washington Park
0h 38m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
18 mi
Round trip
1h 17m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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Maryland
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
0h 40m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
22 mi
Round trip
1h 20m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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National Historic Site · District of Columbia
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
0h 49m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
29 mi
Round trip
1h 39m
Verdict
Easy day trip
Driving times from Thomas Stone National Historic Site, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
WHEN TO GO
Hours
Park Grounds Operating Hours
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue
- Closed
- Wed
- Closed
- Thu
- Closed
- Fri
- Closed
- Sat
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sun
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
THINGS TO DO
Activities
Bookstore and Park StoreGuided ToursHikingJunior Ranger ProgramShoppingWildlife Watching
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Getting there
Thomas Stone National Historic Site experiences all four seasons. Temperatures can be very warm and humid in the summer months and wet and rainy in the winter months.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Thomas Stone National Historic Site?
- Popular activities include Bookstore and Park Store, Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Shopping, Wildlife Watching.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Thomas Stone National Historic Site?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Harmony Hall (31 min), Piscataway Park (31 min), Fort Foote Park (37 min), Fort Washington Park (38 min), Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm (40 min), Frederick Douglass National Historic Site (49 min).