June 4, 2026

New History Social Hour Events for Kids

Jail Museum

A new children’s activity, “Historic Skill Set Social Hour: Kids Sewing,” is being offered at the Old Jail Museum in Leonardtown. The program will be offered 11am to 12:30pm July 13 and August 3, 10, and 17.

Historically Speaking: MD’s Role in Religious Liberty

Historically Speaking

The St. Mary’s County Historical Society will present Kenneth Lasson, professor of law emeritus at the University of Baltimore School of Law, speaking on “Free Exercise in the Free State: Maryland’s Role in Religious Liberty and the First Amendment” on July 19.

First Friday July 7 in Leonardtown

First Friday

It’s a Jazzy July celebration July 7-9, 2023, for Leonardtown’s First Friday, a one-of-a-kind shopping and entertaining evening throughout town.

First Friday June 2 in Leonardtown

Friday

First Fridays open up Leonardtown, MD, for a one-of-a-kind shopping and entertaining evening, and invite visitors to join in the fun! This Friday, the town’s business community will be open and will continue with the fun all weekend. It’s Grillin’ and Chillin’ June 2-4.

Local Events Set for Armed Forces Day

Some local museums will offer free admission for military members on Armed Forces Day Saturday, May 20, 2023. Leonardtown will host a free US Navy Band Country Current concert.

First Friday May 5 in Leonardtown

Cinco de mayo First Friday

First Fridays open up Leonardtown, MD, for a one-of-a-kind shopping and entertaining evening, and invite visitors to join in the fun! This Friday, the town’s business community will be open from 5 to 8pm May 5. During Cinco de Mayo First Friday enjoy live music, art activities, a bilingual storytime, and more. Those looking to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, will find a range of activities taking place all around Leonardtown during the entire month of May, courtesy of the Leonardtown Arts & Entertainment District, the St. Mary’s County Arts Council, and local Leonardtown businesses. Enjoy live music, make & take…

A Forgotten Tragedy of the Civil War

Civil War

Head to St. Clement’s Island Museum on April 22-23, 2023, for a weekend commemorating a forgotten tragedy of the American Civil War — the Black Diamond Disaster.

Historical Society Plans Annual Meeting

St. Mary's County Historical Society

Librarian and archivist Kent Randell will be the speaker for the St. Mary’s Historical Society’s annual meeting and spring dinner May 5, 2023.

First Friday April 7 in Leonardtown

Friday

First Fridays open up Leonardtown, MD, for a one-of-a-kind shopping and entertaining evening, and invite visitors to join in the fun! This Friday is Sip, Shop & Hop First Friday; the town’s business community will be open from 5 to 8pm April 7.

First Friday March 3 in Leonardtown

First Friday

First Fridays open up Leonardtown, MD, for a one-of-a-kind shopping and entertaining evening, and invite visitors to join in the fun! This Friday the town’s business community will be open from 5 to 8pm March 3, 2023.