June 20, 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

irs

UPDATE; IRS Filing Date HAS BEEN Extended

Mar 20, 2020

The United States Internal Revenue Service has announced its intent to defer tax payments as relief for individuals and corporations struggling to address the coronavirus pandemic. the IRS has NOT yet extended the April 15,2020 filing deadline.

job fair

Re-scheduled: Belvoir-Springfield Job Fair

Mar 18, 2020

JobZone’s Belvoir – Springfield VA job fair — RESCHEDULED FOR JULY 16, 2020 — focuses on recruitment needs in the surrounding areas of Northern Virginia and Washington, DC, and include outreach into Fort Belvoir, Quantico, Pentagon, and other DC military installations.

Vote

Maryland Moves Primary Election to June 2

Mar 17, 2020

Maryland’s primary election has been moved to Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Early voting will be conducted from May 21 through May 28.