April 17, 2024

Tribute to Freedom Seekers on Nov. 1

Jail Museum

The public is invited to a November 1 celebration of equity and justice for the unveiling of brass “stopping stones” commemorating five local freedom seekers who risked their lives attempting to escape bondage in St. Mary’s County in the 1800s.

Add Some County History to First Friday Visit to Leonardtown

Old Jail Museum

The Old Jail Museum, a well-known landmark in Leonardtown, will continue to be open to the public for extended hours on Leonardtown First Fridays in addition to regular daily visitation hours.

First Friday Weekend in Leonardtown

First Fridays open up Leonardtown, MD, for a one-of-a-kind shopping and entertaining evening, and invite visitors to join in the fun! Check it out October 6. The fifth annual Scarecrow Stroll will be on display in October.

Historical Society Dinner Set Nov. 3

The St. Mary’s County Historical Society’s 2023 fall dinner is approaching. Mark your calendars for Friday, November 3, at Olde Breton Inn.

Historical Society Annual Appeal Underway

St. Mary's County Historical Society

The St. Mary’s County Historical Society’s annual appeal for donations is underway until November 10, 2023. The goal is to raise $25,000.

Festivities & Fireworks in Leonardtown

Leonardtown

First Fridays open up Leonardtown, MD, for a one-of-a-kind shopping and entertaining evening, and invite visitors to join in the fun! This Friday, the town’s business community will be open Friday and will continue with the fun all weekend. It’s an arts and entertainment celebration September 1-3, 2023.

First Friday Aug. 4 in Leonardtown

First

Leonardtown is excited to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Leonardtown Wharf waterfront park with the three-day Wharf Fest celebration. See the one-of-a-kind attraction — the World’s Largest Rubber Duck, enjoy live music, a two-day vendor and craft fair, a scavenger hunt, special offers, and more.

New History Social Hour Events for Kids

Jail Museum

A new children’s activity, “Historic Skill Set Social Hour: Kids Sewing,” is being offered at the Old Jail Museum in Leonardtown. The program will be offered 11am to 12:30pm July 13 and August 3, 10, and 17.

Historically Speaking: MD’s Role in Religious Liberty

Historically Speaking

The St. Mary’s County Historical Society will present Kenneth Lasson, professor of law emeritus at the University of Baltimore School of Law, speaking on “Free Exercise in the Free State: Maryland’s Role in Religious Liberty and the First Amendment” on July 19.

First Friday July 7 in Leonardtown

First Friday

It’s a Jazzy July celebration July 7-9, 2023, for Leonardtown’s First Friday, a one-of-a-kind shopping and entertaining evening throughout town.