June 19, 2026

  • Juneteenth

    St. Mary’s Govt. Operations for Juneteenth

    St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed June 19, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Community members are encouraged to attend the annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration from noon to 6pm Saturday, June 20, at the county fairgrounds.

  • Junior Historian

    Free Admission for Dads at Lighthouse June 21

    On Father’s Day, June 21, 2026, Piney Point Lighthouse Museum will offer free museum admission for dads during normal operating hours 10am to 5pm.

  • River Concert Series

    River Concert Series Opens Friday

    A Southern Maryland tradition continues in 2026. The River Concert Series and the appearances of the Chesapeake Orchestra open Friday, June 19, in St. Mary’s City.

  • Juneteenth

    Freedom Day Set June 20 at Fairgrounds

    The Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions Freedom Day will be held from noon to 6pm Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. Free admission.

  • Solstice

    Celebrate the Summer Solstice in Piney Point

    Celebrate the solstice season June 19, 2026, with extended evening hours and after-hours tours at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park.

Leader Exclusives

Three Local Women Selected as State Sheroes

Sep 12, 2020

Three St. Mary’s County women — Dr. Janice Walthour, Marcia Greenberg, and Wrenn Heisler — were featured in the Parade of 100 Maryland Sheroes, part of the Maryland Commission for Women’s Centennial Summit commemorating the passage of the 19th Amendment giving women in this country the right to vote.

Inventor

Jordan R&D – Inventor at TechPort 2.0

Sep 8, 2020

An inventor of Brian Jordan’s caliber is a huge bonus, says TechPort2 Director Tommy Luginbill. “Brian’s creativity is exceptional. He does not just see problems, he sees solutions. Donna’s business acumen is exceptional. Having the know-how of Brian and Donna readily available for all of us, makes TechPort a better place. This is the kind of business we want to support and collaborate with at TechPort to continue bringing innovation to scale.”

Block Party

Celebrate National Recovery Month

Sep 7, 2020

Beacon of Hope’s “r IS FOR RECOVERY” Challenge is ON: Sept. 7 – Oct. 6, 2020. Call or text Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center: 240-298-0212