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

under secretary navy

Under Secretary of the Navy Headlines TPP Dinner

Jun 11, 2019

Under Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly’s remarks at The Patuxent Partnership’s annual dinner, were pointed and heartfelt. Americans need, now more than ever, to believe we are the “good guys.”

Willows Recreation Center

Willows Recreation Center Set to Open This Summer

Jun 6, 2019

The Willows Recreation Center is set to open this summer in Lexington Park. WRC is the first and only full service indoor recreation center in St. Mary’s County.

Rates

Rates Drop, Home Construction Rebounds

May 27, 2019

Trade tensions have lowered interest rates and combined with a rebounding housing industry summer 2019 is promising a better market for home buyers. Pre-qualifying for your mortgage at PRMI can put you first in line for the home of your dreams.