June 20, 2026

  • Art

    Museum to Offer Art Classes for Kids

    Young artists are invited to explore fine arts this summer through St. Clement’s Island Museum’s Art Kids classes. Participants will experiment with different forms of art, including drawing, painting, simple weaving, sculpting, and other hands-on projects.

  • 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.

Leader Exclusives

Rescue Fire

Funds Secured for Newburg VFD, Rescue Squad

Dec 30, 2019

The Newburg Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department will be able to replace outdated rescue equipment, including the “jaws of life,” spreaders, cutters, rams, jacks, and stabilizers, after receiving funds through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant program.

Lex Park History

Lex Park History to Anchor Pax Museum Exhibit

Dec 28, 2019

St. Mary’s Community Development Corporation completes a Lexington Park history in three panels — highlighting the Flattops and Carver Heights. The storyboards are headed to the Pax River Naval Air Museum for display along with aerial photos of Lexington Park through the decades.

YMCA

YMCA Youth Interest Survey

Dec 26, 2019

Interest is being sought about a YMCA proposed for Lexington Park. Complete a survey here about what you want in a local Y.