Maryland Code, Education § 24-503

(1) Discover, conserve, improve, and perpetuate the archaeological, historic, natural, scenic, and cultural qualities of Historic St. Mary's City;

(2) Identify, document, study, curate, interpret, and appropriately preserve the archaeological record of Historic St. Mary's City with emphasis on the 17th century;

(3) Enhance, where feasible, the scenic quality, open spaces, and buildings that reflect and display the early colonial historic characteristics of the site;

(4) Employ the site of Maryland's first colonial capital for education at every level, including its anthropology, archaeology, history, and natural science; and

(5) Encourage and motivate the citizens of Maryland and the nation, as well as businesses, charitable, cultural, and educational institutions to make a continuing commitment to archaeological and historic investigation and research at Historic St. Mary's City and the development of the site as an educational center for students of all ages.