Weekend Events Feature Local Lighthouses
Celebrate St. Mary’s County’s most significant lighthouses during National Lighthouse Weekend August 6 and 7 at Piney Point Lighthouse in Piney Point and Blackistone Lighthouse on St. Clement’s Island, near Colton’s Point.
STEAM Program on Tap at Piney Point
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum will hold a four-day STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and technology) program for kids.
Shoreline Restoration in Piney Point Awarded Federal Funds
A St. Mary’s County project will receive $1,937,953 in federal funding to enhance shoreline restoration and coastal resiliency at the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park, Rep. Steny H. Hoyer’s office announced.
Museums Part of Blue Star Program for Military Members
Through the Blue Star Museums program, the museums and historic sites of the St. Mary’s County Museum Division will offer free admission for active members of the armed forces, as well as up to five family members until Monday, September 5, 2022.
They’re Going Retro in Piney Point
RetroFest on the Potomac will return June 4, 2022, to the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum in Piney Point.
Piney Point Museum Now Open Daily
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum in Piney Point is now operating under summer hours. It is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm.
Some Fun Things to Do This Week
Christmas Day has passed us by, but your holidays can continue. Here are some activities to enjoy this week.
Open House @ St. Clement’s Museum Dec. 5
St. Clement’s Island Museum is planning its holiday open house noon to 4 pm December 5, 2021. Enjoy the museum’s Christmas Doll & Train Exhibit.
Things Are Gonna STEAM in Piney Point
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum will hold a four-day outdoor summer educational STEAM program for children ages 6 to 10. The camp will run from 9 am to noon July 19 to 22, 2021.
Piney Point Shoreline Project Among DNR Gateway Grant Awards
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources awards $26.2 million to improve water quality, increase flood resiliency, and help grow the next generation of Maryland’s environmental stewards. Among the 120 statewide projects is the Piney Point Lighthouse & Museum Shoreline Resiliency Project.
