June 19, 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

Ever Younger Engineers Win at Robotics Tourney

Feb 11, 2015

Ridge Elementary’s Robotics team won half the awards at the 2015 VEX IQ Challenge Championship hosted CSM. Spring Ridge, Esperanza and King’s Christian Academy will join them at the state championship the end of February.

MetCom waterline

Patuxent Park Water-Sewer Meeting Feb. 19

Feb 9, 2015

MetCom public meeting concerns the third phase to replace water & sewer systems in Patuxent Park., Feb. 19, 6:30 pm at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department.

Veterans

Insurance Assoc. Offers Free Classes for Vets

Feb 4, 2015

Veterans can contact Agent Jay Duke, Leonardtown, MD, for info on free insurance certification classes.