Register for Junior Historian Program @ Piney Point

The Piney Point Lighthouse Museum invites children ages 7 to 12 to discover local history and the outdoors through fun, hands-on activities at the Junior Historian Program. The program runs during the summer for four days per session, with three hours of activities each day.

The 2026 program will be offered in two different program tracks, each available on multiple dates. The Classic program track will cover the same topics as last year, while the New Adventures track is packed with new activities.

Parents are encouraged to reserve their child’s spot soon, as each program is limited to 12 participants to provide the best hands-on experience possible. The cost is $100 per child for the four-day program.

Junior Historian: New Adventures

Features new activities. Returning participants are encouraged to try this track, but it is open to children ages 7 to 12.

Offered:

• June 15 – June 18: Registration Required

Activities will include, but are not limited to:

• Learning about bees and bats by building an insect hotel and decorating a bat box.
• Helping construct the new Piney Point Lighthouse Museum pollinator garden.
• Learning about Southern Maryland’s ecosystems and the role different animals play within them.

 Junior Historian: Classic

Featuring favorite activities from past years. Ideal for first time participants.

Offered:

• July 27 – 30: Registration Required
• August 3 – 6: Registration Required

Activities will include, but are not limited to:

• Participating in a hands-on archaeological dig.
• Creating and racing boats.
• Crafting bird boxes and bird feeders.

For more information about the program and other activities at the museum, email Olivia Flack at [email protected].

For more information on Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, call 301-994-1471.

About the St. Mary’s County Museum Division

The county’s Museum Division was established by the St. Mary’s County commissioners to collect, preserve, research, and interpret the historic sites and artifacts which illustrate the natural and cultural histories of St. Mary’s County and the Potomac River. These sites include St. Clement’s Island Museum, Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, the Old Jail Museum, and the Drayden African American Schoolhouse.

For more information, visit museums.stmarysmd.com.