April 19, 2024

Four-Day STEAM Program @ Piney Point

STEAM program Lighthouse

Piney Point Lighthouse Museum will hold a four-day outdoor science STEAM program for kids July 18-21, 2023.

Drayden Schoolhouse Open House July 1

Drayden Schoolhouse

Free open houses are offered at the Drayden African American Schoolhouse in Drayden one Saturday a month from 11am to 2pm. Open house dates: July 1, August 5, September 2, and October 7.

Local Events Set for Armed Forces Day

Some local museums will offer free admission for military members on Armed Forces Day Saturday, May 20, 2023. Leonardtown will host a free US Navy Band Country Current concert.

There’s Still Time to Enjoy Some Holiday Exhibits

Retro Christmas

There’s still time to enjoy the holidays at some of St. Mary’s County’s museums. The St. Clement’s Island Museum, the Old Jail Museum, and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, have holiday exhibits through New Year’s Day.

A Retro Christmas in Piney Point

Retro Christmas

The Piney Point Lighthouse Museum is ready for its Retro Christmas exhibit. An open house November 27 will offer a fun experience where visitors can see a very unique holiday exhibit in the museum setting.

Join Museums for 2nd Saturday Events

Museums

New family-friendly outdoor activities will be available at the St. Clement’s Island or Piney Point Lighthouse museums on select Saturdays through December 2022.

Weekend Events Feature Local Lighthouses

Lighthouses

Celebrate St. Mary’s County’s most significant lighthouses during National Lighthouse Weekend August 6 and 7 at Piney Point Lighthouse in Piney Point and Blackistone Lighthouse on St. Clement’s Island, near Colton’s Point.

STEAM Program on Tap at Piney Point

Lighthouse

Piney Point Lighthouse Museum will hold a four-day STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and technology) program for kids.

Shoreline Restoration in Piney Point Awarded Federal Funds

STEAM program Lighthouse

A St. Mary’s County project will receive $1,937,953 in federal funding to enhance shoreline restoration and coastal resiliency at the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park, Rep. Steny H. Hoyer’s office announced.

Museums Part of Blue Star Program for Military Members

Museums

Through the Blue Star Museums program, the museums and historic sites of the St. Mary’s County Museum Division will offer free admission for active members of the armed forces, as well as up to five family members until Monday, September 5, 2022.