July 9, 2025

Museum Activities This Week

Old Jail Museum

Looking for some family fun this week? St. Mary’s County museums offer exhibits during the holiday season.

County Govt. Schedule for Thanksgiving

Operations

St. Mary’s County government Thanksgiving operations — what’s open and what’s not.

St. Mary’s Gov’t Veterans Day Operations

Labor Day

All St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed Monday, November 11, 2024, in observance of Veterans Day. Offices will resume normal operating schedules on Tuesday, November 12.

Closings for Labor Day Holiday

Labor Day

All St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Offices will resume normal operating schedules September 3.

Old Jail Museum Extends 1st Friday Hours

Jail Museum

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

Blue Star Museum Program Begins May 18

Museums

Historic St. Mary’s City and St. Clement’s Island and Piney Point Lighthouse museums will join the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to currently serving US military personnel and their families. The 2024 program runs May 18-September 2.

Students to Compete in History Contest

St. Mary’s County History Day on March 16 will be sponsored by Historic Sotterley, in partnership with St. Mary’s County Library and Maryland Humanities. The event will be held from 9am to 3pm in Leonardtown.

Leonardtown’s First Friday March 1

First Friday

First Fridays open up Leonardtown, MD, for a one-of-a-kind shopping and entertaining evening, and invite visitors to join in the fun! Come to town March 1 for shopping, dining, and exploring. Specials are offered throughout town at participating businesses.

Community Conversation on County’s Museums

Conversation

Community Mediation of St. Mary’s County will hold the first Community Conversations event of the year from 2 to 5pm February 10. Sign up for tickets now.

Family-Friendly Exhibits This Week

The Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and the St. Clement’s Island Museum are still offering their holiday exhibits this week. The exhibits will continue daily until January 1, 2024.