Southern Maryland-This is Living

03/31/2025

03/30/2025

"A GOOD BRICK CHAPEL"

Join in celebrating the completion of the reconstructed Brick Chapel Exhibit (ca. 1667), an exhibit decades in the making!

Following remarks from distinguished guests, the finished exhibit will be formally opened to visitors.
In the afternoon, you are invited to learn more as a panel of speakers share the story of the exhibit's creation.
Seating for the seminar will be first come, first serve.

📆 April 12, 2025

Exhibit Opening 10:00 a.m.
📍Brick Chapel Exhibit, Historic St. Mary's City

Exhibit Seminar 1:30 p.m.
📍Margaret Brent pavilion

April 12- FREE Admission to Historic St. Mary’s City

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Afternoon seminar-
The Story of St. Mary’s Chapel: A Synthesis
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Travis G. Parno, PhD, Master of Ceremonies

Welcome and Introduction, John L. Seidel, PhD (Executive Director, Historic St. Mary's City)

The Chapel History, Archaeology and Project Goals, Henry M. Miller, PhD (Historic St. Mary's City)

Catholic Influences and Jesuit Practices, Dr. Thomas Lucas, SJ (St. Ignatius Loyola Parish, Sacramento, California)

Key Artifact Clues to the Chapel, Mr. Silas D. Hurry (Retired, Historic St. Mary's City)

The Red Mason’s Perspective, Mr. Jimmy Price (Retired, Virginia Lime Works)

Designing the Chapel Interior, Henry Miller, PhD (Historic St. Mary's City)

The Cemetery and Mortuary Practices at the Chapel, Timothy B. Riordan, PhD (retired, Historic St. Mary's City)

Stories Written in Bone at the Chapel Cemetery, Douglas Owsley, PhD (Smithsonian Institution)

Summary and Future Plans, Travis G. Parno, PhD (Historic St. Mary's City)

03/30/2025

The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) is excited to announce that we're inviting applications to host the 2025 Buy Local Challenge (BLC) Celebration! 🎉

This vibrant event, held on the last Monday of July, celebrates our local agricultural community and connects consumers with the amazing farms in our region. The BLC Celebration will feature around 50 vendors, delicious food trucks, live music, and fun activities for the whole family! 🎶🍽️

We're looking for agritourism venues in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s, and St. Mary’s counties to step up and host this fantastic event. Whether you’ve hosted before or are new to the game, we want to hear from you!

🗓️ Applications are due by April 1st! For more info on how to apply and the selection criteria, view the full press release at https://mailchi.mp/smadc.com/blc-event-host or visit 'What's New, News and Announcements' at http://www.smadc.com or email us at [email protected].

Let’s celebrate local agriculture together! 🌱💚

01/13/2025

Less than a month away, we hope to see you for our Opening Weekend! 🦀

01/13/2025

We are happy to say that our Visitor Center reopens this Wednesday, January 15th. Our Visitor Center hours are Wednesday to Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Come by and check out our exhibits!

01/13/2025

We’ll have our first full moon of the year. It’s the Wolf Moon and it gets its name, because of the howling of hungry wolves and the scarcity of food in midwinter. Other names for this month's full moon include old moon and ice moon. It will rise around dusk (4:47) and settle around dawn (8:09) so you’ll get a full show.

01/13/2025

01/13/2025

If you are an avid coffee lover, your in luck because we still have a few seats left for this Wednesday, January 15th! Our second workshop in our Drinks of History Series, Night at the Colonial Coffeehouse will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Did colonists do open mic nights at their coffee shops? Was it where all the 18th-century hipsters spent their days reading and writing? If these questions piqued your interest, then join us for a cup of joe (prepared in the colonial style) as we talk about colonial coffee houses and maybe try a couple of coffee house games. (Don't worry, there will be no open mics!) Fee $10.

Use the link below to register!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB85qZUpa9dWht2lteJ5ORovg7Xsi4eIhow1HbgoWRY051hA/viewform?pli=1

Is tea more your thing? We have got you covered! You can also use the link above to sign up for Drinks of History: Tea Time! on Saturday, January 25th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

01/13/2025

We are back to our regularly scheduled museum hours, which is open daily, 10am to 5pm. Call 301-769-2222 for more information! P.S. - this is a great time to bring groups! https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/docs/SMMD_Groups_Tours_WEB.pdf

01/13/2025

We are excited to announce we will be back and opening our doors on Tuesday, January 14th at 4pm! We have been working hard on renovations and working through some tricky weather but we are excited to welcome back our guests and show you what we have been working on!!
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We will see you on Tuesday!

12/09/2024

If you are looking for a way to capture the Christmas spirit. Then we have the answer for you!! Our Christmas Angel Tree.

The true magic of the season shines brightest through the power of giving—each Angel Tree gift you give is a spark of hope and love that captures the spirit of Christmas, reminding us that it truly is better to give than to receive.

We’re thrilled to partner with the Solomons Mission Center for the second year to bring a little extra magic to local children in need this holiday season!

Visit Jacqueline Morgan Day Spa and The Blue Shell Gifts and Decor, you'll see our Angel Tree loaded with the names of children in need of a brighter Christmas. Here’s how you can make a difference:

Pick a name from our tree.
Receive the child’s gift wish details.
Have fun shopping!
Return your wrapped gift by December 18 to our store.
As a heartfelt thank-you, everyone who participates will receive a handmade miniature oyster shell angel—a little reminder of the joy you’ve helped create.

The Solomons Mission Center is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families in need, offering food, clothing, and more to our neighbors.

12/09/2024

Children ages 1-6 years are invited to join for our Holiday Hoopla on Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 10:30-11:15 a.m. or 1-1:45 p.m. at the Southern Community Center! 🎄

Let's celebrate the upcoming holidays with games, crafts and more!

Preregistration is encouraged. To register online, please visit https://calvertcounty.perfectmind.com/.

12/09/2024

Join us for the Solomons Christmas Walk on Saturday, December 14th, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM! Experience the holiday magic with a day packed full of festive activities: • 1:00 PM: TubaChristmas performance at Our Lady Star of the Sea • 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Free professional Santa photos at the Solomons Mission Center • 3:00 PM: Carolers starting at Solomons Victorian Inn • 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Dance performance by Gracie’s Guys and Gals at the Gazebo • 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM: Children’s Choir at Our Lady Star of the Sea Historic Church • 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Lighted Boat Parade along the boardwalk • Evening Parade: Santa arrives with the Solomons Fire Department in the Fire Truck Parade, spreading holiday cheer!✨ Plus late-night shopping, live entertainment, and so much more! Celebrate the season with friends and family in our charming waterfront town.For a detailed schedule and more, visit solomonschristmaswalk.com.