Stuffed Ham Makes Its Mark on History

(St. Mary’s County Museum Division photo)

St. Mary’s County has been designated as the official birthplace of stuffed ham, and a marker will be erected and dedicated to this honor in Colton’s Point.

On Sunday, March 29, a marker will be installed on the grounds of the St. Clement’s Island Museum with a small ceremony beginning at 2pm. The marker was created as part of the Pomeroy Foundation’s “Hungry for History” program and credits St. Mary’s County with the creation of the dish in the early 1700s.

The museum is at 38370 Point Breeze Road.

Immediately following the ceremony, a reception will be held next door at The Potomac Gardens and will include samples of a variety of locally made stuffed ham.

For additional details, email [email protected].

The general public is welcome to attend.

The event is being supported by the St. Mary’s County Museum Division and the Friends of the St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point Museums, with thanks to the Pomeroy Foundation for the grant for the marker.