Visitor Center for the Thomas Stone National Historic Site

OPERATING HOURS

The Thomas Stone National Historic Site Visitor Center (and the park) is typically open from March until the week before Christmas, Thursdays through Sundays from 10 AM to 4 PM. The exact opening and closing dates change each year, so before making travel plans be sure to visit the park’s official Operating Hours and Seasons web page for the latest schedule. Staff is often very limited, so if there is only one Ranger on duty and he/she is giving a tour of Haber de Venture (Thomas Stone’s house), the Visitor Center may be closed. If so, a sign will be posted on the door. You can wait or head down to the house and catch what remains of the tour.

AMENITIES

• Ranger-staffed information desk where you can pick up a free park brochure, as well as brochures on other National Parks in the Washington, D. C., area
• Exhibit area
• Park orientation film
• Small book and souvenir store
• Restrooms

Information desk and gift store at the Thomas Stone National Historic Site

PARK FILM

An 8-minute documentary on Thomas Stone is shown on demand. The film is a narrated account of Stone’s life and his involvement in the quest for American independence from England. It is suitable for all ages.

EXHIBIT AREA

The exhibit area at the Visitor Center is made up almost exclusively of information panels. Oddly enough, there isn’t much information on Stone himself, as a good number of the panels are on how the Declaration of Independence shaped future events worldwide. Most artifacts and physical reminders of Stone’s life are on display at Haber de Venture, which you can visit on a Ranger-guided tour.