Archaeology at HSMC. You Can Dig It!
Historic St. Mary’s City will offer a rare opportunity for adults to step behind the ropes and into an active archaeological excavation at the site of St. Mary’s Fort, Maryland’s first colonial settlement.
USMSM to Host Robotics Summer Camp
The University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland will hold a Robotics STEM Summer Camp from June 22 to July 3, 2026. Apply by April 30.
Sheriff Warns of District Court Text Scam
St. Mary’s County residents are being warned about a scam in which individuals receive text messages falsely claiming to be a “Notice of Hearing – Traffic Violation” from a District Court.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace Seeks Volunteers
The local chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is looking for volunteers to help build beds.
Trump Issues Ultimatums to Iran; Missing Airman Rescued
The successful special operations mission over the weekend to rescue a US service member behind enemy lines after Iran shot down his F-15E fighter jet comes amid President Donald Trump ultimatums to Iran: Reopen the Strait of Hormuz or “hell will reign down.”
The Revolutionary War in St. Mary’s
The Southern Maryland Semiquincentennial will present Rebels & Redcoats: A Southern Maryland Revolutionary War event commemorating the American War for Independence as it happened in St. Mary’s County. The event will be held 10am to 4pm April 11 and 12, 2026.
Community Shred & Medication Take Back Day Set
Do you have unused, unwanted, or expired medications in your cabinets? Here’s a chance to dispose of them safely at the Community Shred & Medication Take Back Day on April 25, 2026, in Leonardtown.
Grant Brings Applied Physics Program to ES
An after-school program in applied physics is coming to a Charles County elementary school thanks to a $4,000 micro-grant awarded to Pure Play Every Day through the community impact awards program by the United Way of Southern Maryland.
Historic Preservation Commission Accepting Award Nominations
The Historic Preservation Commission is seeking nominations for outstanding achievements in historic preservation in St. Mary’s County. These awards, first established in 1999, recognize groups, individuals, and projects that further the aims of historic preservation in St. Mary’s County. The deadline for submitting nominations is 5pm April 16, 2026.
St. Mary’s Govt. Easter Schedule
St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of the Good Friday and Easter holidays. Offices will resume normal schedules April 6.
