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.

  • Lexington Park Library

    Groups Step Up to Help Library Food Program

    A Better St. Mary’s and the St. Mary’s Department of Social Services have partnered to help fund a summer meal program for children at the Lexington Park Library.

Leader Exclusives

Hoyer Urges ‘Clean Bill’ from GOP to Fund DHS

Feb 25, 2015

Hoyer calls on all Republicans to unite on a straight forward bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Some Republicans have tied the funding bill to a referendum on Obama’s immigration policies.

Free Women’s Wellness Event

Feb 24, 2015

“A Thoughtful Approach to Women’s Wellness” is a free event crafted exclusively for women. The day includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and information on how to become healthier.

Sponsor a STEM-ING Workshop

Feb 23, 2015

The Patuxent Patnership is looking for more sponsors for the 2015 STEM-ING workshops.