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

RED-INC Sponsors SoMd Math Circle

Jan 21, 2015

Southern Maryland Math Circle invites students in grades 6-12 to explore some non-standard math problems, founded by a St. Mary’s College professor, a one-time MATHCOUNTS Champrion.

It’s Not Easy Being Green

Jan 20, 2015

Kermit’s lament, that it’s difficult being different, is the same with METCOM.

Dyson Building Center is Going Green

Jan 12, 2015

A complete conversion to solar is powering all of Dyson Building Center, and that’s just a start of a transformation of the family business.