July 23, 2026

Historical Society to Take Winter Break

St. Mary's County Historical Society

Tudor Hall and the St. Mary’s County Historical Society will close December 15 for a winter break. Activities will resume February 14, 2024.

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First Day Hikes Set New Year’s Weekend

State Parks

First Day Hikes are a fun, healthy way to welcome the New Year. For 2024, Maryland State Parks will offer more than 60 hikes across 40 state parks.

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VEX Robotics Tourney Seeks Volunteer

Robotics

The College of Southern Maryland will host VEX Robotics Tournaments in January 2024 at the La Plata campus. The Patuxent Partnership, a robotics supporter, is helping to publicize the event. Volunteers are needed.

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SMECO Offers Energy-Saving Tips

Energy Assistance

The Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s December 2023 newsletter offers tips to save money by making small changes around your house.

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Family-Friendly Exhibits This Week

The Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and the St. Clement’s Island Museum are still offering their holiday exhibits this week. The exhibits will continue daily until January 1, 2024.

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Behind the Scenes at NSF Indian Head

Indian Head

The Leadership Southern Maryland Executive Program went behind the gate of Naval Support Facility Indian Head last month as part of its study of US Navy activities in Southern Maryland to support America’s national defense and the region’s economy and culture.

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DoD Contracts Awarded Dec. 18-22

Department of Defense contracts awarded in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC, from December 18-December 22, 2023.

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A Christmas Day Military History Quiz

Military History

The US military has had some notable events that occurred December 25. The Department of Defense asks: How well do you know your Christmas Day military history?

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COPs Provide Cold Weather Assistance, Resources

COPs

Employees of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Health Department engaged with homeless residents December 21 to provide essential resources and assistance. They distributed bags containing cold-weather survival supplies, including hats, gloves, socks, blankets, hand warmers, and toiletries. The team also offered information about housing alternatives and food banks.

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Seidel New Executive Director at HSMC

Seidel

John L. Seidel has been appointed as Historic St. Mary’s City Commission’s new executive director.

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