March 28, 2024

Library to Host Black History Program

Library Black History

The Lexington Park Library will host “Soul of Langston,” a Black History Month performance from 2 to 3pm on Saturday, February 3, at the library on FDR Boulevard in Lexington Park, MD.

Drayden Schoolhouse Open House Aug. 5

Schoolhouse

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

2023 Juneteenth Festival Set in Lex Park

Juneteenth

The Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions is excited to host this year’s Juneteenth African American heritage celebration on June 17 at John G. Lancaster Park in Lexington Park.

Program Offers Laptops for Eligible Residents

Laptops

In an effort to advance equal access to technology for St. Mary’s residents, county government will distribute 4,500 HP Chromebooks for free, while supplies last, to local households with an income at or below the national poverty level. Four distribution dates are planned at the Lexington Park Library. Check to see if you qualify.

African American Schoolhouse Open for Tours

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: May 6, June 3, June 17-19, July 1, August 5, September 2, and October 7, 2023.

Save the Date for Juneteenth Celebration

Juneteenth

The Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions is excited to host its annual Juneteenth African-American heritage celebration on June 17 in Lexington Park, MD.

Black Civil War Soldiers Exhibit Makes Stop in Lex Park

Soldiers Civil War

The “Seventeen Men: Portraits of African American Civil War Soldiers” exhibit will make a stop in Lexington Park. The traveling exhibit will be available free to the public on select days September 7 through December 7, 2022. An opening reception will be held 3 to 6 pm Thursday, September 1, 2022.

Free Open Houses @ Drayden Schoolhouse

Schoolhouse

The St. Mary’s County Museum Division, in partnership with the Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions, will offers open houses for visitors and the community at the Drayden African American Schoolhouse in Drayden. The next open house will be August 6, 2022.

UCAC Committee to Join Sotterley Event

Family

Historic Sotterley will present People and Perspectives on February 9, 2022, with a panel featuring the Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions Education Committee.