June 21, 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

Hoyer Attends Fowler’s 32nd Annual Wade In

Jun 25, 2019

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer attended former Maryland state senator Bernie Fowler’s 32nd annual Patuxent River Wade In on June 9, 2019, joining a number of Southern Maryland residents and officials in this unofficial check of the river’s health.

Arctic

Ice-Diminishing Arctic Effects on Navy Considered

Jun 19, 2019

The Patuxent Partnership is co-hosting an event in Washington, DC, that will focus on the effects of climate change on the US Navy, especially in the Arctic.

Capt. Chris Cox

Get a Briefing From Capt. Chris Cox

Jun 13, 2019

Commanding Officer Capt. Chris Cox will give a briefing titled “View From Pax River NAS” on July 10, 2019, from noon to 1:30 pm.