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 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
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.
Start Off the Holidays in Piney Point
The Piney Point Lighthouse Museum hosted an open house November 26. The museum kicked off the holiday season with family activities, refreshments, and more. The holiday exhibit will continue daily until January 1.
County Govt. Schedule for Thanksgiving
St. Mary’s County government Thanksgiving operations — what’s open and what’s not.
County Museums’ Winter Hours of Operation
The St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point, the Old Jail Museum & Visitor Center in Leonardtown, and the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum in Piney Point will continue to be open daily from 10am to 5pm, except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day when they are closed.
Just Society Art Contest Entries Due Oct. 1
High school seniors attending any public, private, or home school in St. Mary’s County are invited to enter original art pieces in the St. Mary’s County Just Society Art Contest. Entries are due to the Old Jail Museum by 5pm October 1, 2023,
Closings for Labor Day Holiday
All St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed Monday, September 4, 2023, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Offices will resume normal operating schedules Tuesday, September 5.
New History Social Hour Events for Kids
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.
