June 1, 2026

HSMC to Offer Ms. Story’s Living History Performance

Living History

Ms. Story’s Living History, one-woman theatrical performance, will be offered at Historic St. Mary’s City at 6pm Friday, February 20, 2026.

Open Houses Continue at USCT Center in Lex Park

Black History Month open houses continue in February at the USCT Interpretive Center in Lexington Manor Passive Park.

Open Houses in February at USCT Interpretive Center

Interpretive Center

See the US Colored Troops Medal of Honor recipient exhibits at the USCT Interpretive Center in Lexington Park during free open houses 10am to 2pm every Wednesday and Saturday in February.

Students Share Their Winning Essays

Winning Essays

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer congratulated the top participants from the Fifth District’s Black History Month essay contest. The students took to the stage to share their works at the #MD05 Open Mic Night.

Explore Stories of Local African Americans

Explore

Visit the US Colored Troops Interpretive Center in Lexington Park and the Drayden African American Schoolhouse to explore the contributions of African Americans in St. Mary’s County in honor of Black History Month.

Hoyer Leads Black History Month Event

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer spoke at the 43rd annual Black History Month Breakfast earlier this month. The congressman has helped organize the event since its inception. He thanked colleague Rep. Glenn Ivey for joining him as co-chair.

Celebrating African Americans & the Arts During Black History Month

Black History Month

February is Black History Month, and Congressman Steny H. Hoyer joins the nation in celebrating African American history and culture.

Explore African American Schoolhouse, USCT Center

Explore

Visit the US Colored Troops (USCT) Interpretive Center and the Drayden African American Schoolhouse to explore the contributions of African Americans in St. Mary’s County during Black History Month.

Library to Host Black History Program

Library Black History

The Lexington Park Library will host “Soul of Langston,” a Black History Month performance from 2 to 3pm on Saturday, February 3, at the library on FDR Boulevard in Lexington Park, MD.

Hoyer Hosts Black History Month Breakfast

Black History

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer spoke at the annual Black History Month Breakfast held earlier this month in Prince George’s County. The congressman has helped organize the event for 42 years.