The Tale of the Battle of St. George Island

In July 1776, the fate of the recently declared American Independence was anything but certain. In the brackish waters off St. Mary’s County, a British flotilla and a royal governor arrived — sending shockwaves through the state.

Join Preservation Maryland President and CEO Nicholas Redding to learn about Maryland’s only Revolutionary War battle, its impact, and the often overlooked tale of the Battle of St. George Island.

The history lecture will be held from 6 to 7:30pm Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in the Chesapeake Building at 41770 Baldridge St. in Leonardtown.

Registration is not required.

The event is being hosted by the St. Mary’s County Historic Preservation Commission.

The St. Mary’s County Historical Society is helping to promote the event.

The Historical Society is the repository of a unique collection of Maryland memorabilia and museum pieces displayed on the first floor of Tudor Hall and in the Old Jail Museum at 41625 Courthouse Drive in Leonardtown. The 18th-century Tudor Hall also serves as headquarters of the society and houses the Historical Society’s Research Center.

To learn more about the St. Mary’s Historical Society, visit its Leader member page.