Juneteenth Festival Planned June 16
For the 15th year, the Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions will offer its annual Juneteenth Festival to celebrate African-American heritage in St. Mary’s County. The free event is set for noon to 8 pm June 16, 2018, at John G. Lancaster Park in Lexington Park.
Sotterley Ceremony Honors Enslaved Community
Members of the community gathered at Historic Sotterley in Hollywood Nov. 12 to honor Africans transported in the Middle Passage.
Civil War Memorial Dedication Set for June 16
The UCAC invites you to attend the dedication of the United States Colored Troops Civil War Memorial Monument.
Verizon Store and Cantina Coming to Lexington Park
New businesses will revitalize empty commercial spaces on Great Mills Road and Route 235.
Meeting in Freedom
By Juneteenth (June 16) 2012, Lexington Park will boast a monument to the United States Colored Troops of the Civil War.
