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

Great Mills Lane sidewalks

Patuxent Park Roads Arriving

Jun 1, 2015

Great Mills Trading Post opens summer 2015 building new roads and sidewalks on Great Mills Lane in Patuxent Park in Lexington Park, MD.

center for talented youth

Hopkins Names Dameron Student ‘Talented Youth’

May 29, 2015

Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth names David Cannavo one of the top Maryland students for academic excellence.

Democrat of the Year logo

Democrat of the Year is Karl Kirby Pence

May 29, 2015

Democratic Club of St. Mary’s Democrat of the Year Dinner June 4, 2015 at Olde Breton Inn.