Museums Host 2nd Saturday Activities
On July 11, learn how to help backyard birds and build a feeder at the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum.
Community members of all ages are invited to enjoy new educational activities at the St. Clement’s Island Museum, US Colored Troops Interpretive Center, and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum on the second Saturday of each month throughout the year.
These activities encourage visitors to explore nature and the outdoors through curiosity and play.
Modeled loosely after “Forest School” learning styles popular in Denmark and Sweden, this series encourages discovery of nature through hands-on, tactile, “no right or wrong way to play” experiences. Participants of all ages are welcome.
Themed activities will be held on the following dates and times. Price to participate is included in regular museum admission.
US Colored Troops Interpretive Center at Lexington Manor Passive Park in Lexington Park.
- June 13, 2026 (10am to noon) Freedom Walk – A Reflective Community Stroll in Honor of Juneteenth
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum at 44720 Lighthouse Road in Piney Point. 301-994-1471
- July 11, 2026 (10am to noon): Helping Backyard Birds – Learn About Local Birds and Build a Feeder
- October 10, 2026 (10am to noon): Batty for Bats – Decorate Your Own Bat Box
- November 14, 2026 (10am to noon): Deck the Halls – A DIY Ornament Workshop
St. Clement’s Island Museum at 38370 Point Breeze Road in Colton’s Point. 301-769-2222
- August 8, 2026 (10am to noon): Paint Scenery Using Water from the Potomac River
Call ahead to confirm details and for weather-related updates.
Learn more about the museums:
St. Clement’s Island Museum: Facebook.com/SCIMuseum
Old Jail Museum & Visitor Center: Facebook.com/TheOldJailMuseum
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum: Facebook.com/1836Light
Drayden African American Schoolhouse: Facebook.com/DraydenSchool
US Colored Troops Interpretive Center: Facebook.com/USCTCenter
