June 19, 2026

  • Juneteenth

    St. Mary’s Govt. Operations for Juneteenth

    St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed June 19, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Community members are encouraged to attend the annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration from noon to 6pm Saturday, June 20, at the county fairgrounds.

  • Junior Historian

    Free Admission for Dads at Lighthouse June 21

    On Father’s Day, June 21, 2026, Piney Point Lighthouse Museum will offer free museum admission for dads during normal operating hours 10am to 5pm.

  • River Concert Series

    River Concert Series Opens Friday

    A Southern Maryland tradition continues in 2026. The River Concert Series and the appearances of the Chesapeake Orchestra open Friday, June 19, in St. Mary’s City.

  • Juneteenth

    Freedom Day Set June 20 at Fairgrounds

    The Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions Freedom Day will be held from noon to 6pm Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. Free admission.

  • Solstice

    Celebrate the Summer Solstice in Piney Point

    Celebrate the solstice season June 19, 2026, with extended evening hours and after-hours tours at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park.

Leader Exclusives

farmers market

Browse Airport Farmers Market July 12

Jul 6, 2020

St. Mary’s County Regional Airport will again host a farmers market in partnership with Historic Sotterley from 9 am to 1 pm July 12.

low interest rates

Historically Low Interest Rates Meet a Growing Housing Market

Jun 23, 2020

Despite the challenges of a pandemic, Primary Residential Mortgage lenders are helping home buyers in Southern Maryland land in the homes of their dreams at an interest rate approaching a historic low. Call today to pre-qualify for your new home. 301-737-0001.

payroll services

Best Business COVID Strategy? Payroll Services

Jun 22, 2020

Askey, Askey & Associates, CPA, LLC, finds its payroll service is the greatest help for clients struggling to emerge from upheavals created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Clients call it their “best investment.”