July 14, 2026

The Haunting at Piney Point Oct. 27-28

Haunting

“The Haunting at Piney Point: A Family Friendly Halloween Experience” will be presented October 27 and 28 from 5 to 9pm at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park.

Save the Date: RetroFest on the Potomac

Lighthouse

Save the Date: RetroFest on the Potomac will be held from 10am to 4pm September 16, 2023, at the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum.

Visit Piney Point for National Lighthouse Weekend

Lighthouses

St. Mary’s County Museum Division welcomes community members to join in celebrating National Lighthouse Weekend on Saturday, August 5, and Sunday, August 6, 2023, at both the Piney Point Lighthouse in Piney Point, MD, and Blackistone Lighthouse on St. Clement’s Island, near Colton’s Point, MD.

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

Exhibit 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

Exhibit 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.