Thomas Stone National Historic Site

Benjamin Owen Tyler's engraving was considered the "first correct copy," enabling individual Americans to possess a reproduction of the Declaration of Independence. This copy was designed to look like the famous handwritten version with the signature of Thomas Stone and the 55 other signers.

William Stone came to Virginia from England in 1628. He was appointed as governor of Maryland in 1648 due to his Protestantism. Stone served during a time of religious conflict in the colony, leading to his removal from office, defeat in battle and imprisonment. Upon his release, Stone was awarded p