Saturday, January 14, 2012
 

Sotterley 2nd Saturday Series "Backstairs/Upstairs"

Saturday, January 14, 2012 | 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. Become an insider and enter places you won’t see on a regular tour. Enter the kitchen, upstairs in the Plantation House, view collections. Advanced reservations only. $15 per person. Indoor and outdoor walking required. Call for reservations 301-373-2280 or 800-681-0850 http://www.sotterley.org/index.htm

Monday, January 16, 2012
 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast

Campus Center, St. Mary's College of Maryland, St. Mary's City, off Route 5. 7 AM start, 8 AM program. A celebration of the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with local choirs performing. 240-895-4388. www.smcm.edu

Saturday, January 28, 2012
 

Appraiser Fair

St. Clement's Island Museum, Coltons Point, off Route 242. 10 AM - 3 PM. Expert appraisers on hand to evaluate precious heirlooms, jewelry, and antiques. Fees and limits apply. Admission. HC. 301-769-2222. www.stmarysmd.com/recreate

Saturday, January 28, 2012
 

Winter Celtic Music Festiva

The Celtic Society of Southern Maryland is proud to present this year’s Winter Celtic Music Festival hosted by the students of St. Mary’s Ryken High School, Student Organization for Improving the Arts (SOFIA), Saturday, January 28, 2012. Two world-class performing artist groups will join together to offer music ranging in styles from Scottish, Irish, French Canadian and Old Time. The musicians will offer afternoon workshop instruction in Celtic & French-Canadian fiddle, Celtic harp, traditional Scottish, Irish, Gaelic and American singing, finger-style guitar and cello, followed by an evening concert. Workshops will be held from 2-4pm, followed by evening concert at 8pm at St. Mary’s Ryken High School, Romauld Hall Auditorium, 22600 Camp Calvert Road Leonardtown, Maryland. For more information, please email fiddling@cssm.org, or call (301) 375-0534. http://cssm.org/

Saturday, February 11, 2012
 

Sotterley 2nd Saturday Series "To Live Enslaved"

Saturday, February 11, 2012 | 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. Slavery was a part of Sotterley’s history from the turn of the 18th century and lasted for over 160 years. Hear the voices and visit the places where African Americans lived and labored. Advanced reservations only. $15 per person. Ages 13 & up. Outdoor walking required. Call for reservations 301-373-2280 or 800-681-0850 http://www.sotterley.org/index.htm

Friday, November 09, 2012
 

Sotterley's Legends & Lore

Friday, November 9, 2012 | 6:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. There is nothing like a good yarn, and Sotterley, with three centuries of people living on this site, has many exciting and entertaining stories that have been passed on over the years. Ghosts? Well of course! “Way back when” stories and recent experiences from those close to Sotterley will be shared. Storytelling at its finest, this presentation will bring out the storyteller in you! Advance reservations only. $15 per person. Limited to 20 people per tour. Walking required. Purchase tickets online: www.sotterley.org.

Saturday, November 10, 2012 - Sunday, November 11, 2012
 

Unique Boutique Fine Art and Craft Show

Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall. Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM. 38th annual show brings together works of Southern Maryland artisans. Features a sale of artist donated works to benefit Hospice. Food, door prizes. www.uniqueboutiquesomd.com

Sunday, November 11, 2012
 

Veteran's Day Parade

Leonardtown Square. 10 AM. Salute American's Veterans! Marching bands, military units, bagpipers, dancers, horses, scouts, antique cars, memorial ceremony and laying of wreaths. HC. 301-475-9791. www.leonardtown.somd.com

Saturday, November 17, 2012
 

Amish Quilt Auction

Grove Farm Lane, Mechanicsville, off Route 235/Thompson's Corner Road. 9 AM - 5 PM. Bid on Amish quilts and other hand-stitched items at this traditional Amish auction. HC. 301-475-4200 ext. 1404. www.visitstmarysmd.com

Friday, November 23, 2012 - Saturday, November 24, 2012
 

Hearth and Home in Early Maryland

Historic St. Mary's City, St. Mary's City, off Route 5. 11 AM - 4 PM. Discover how Maryland's first residents celebrated the end of the harvest season and find out about colonial and Indian foods. Admission. HC. 1-800-SMC-1634. 240-895-4990. www.stmaryscity.org

Friday, November 23, 2012
 

Christmas on the Square & Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Leonardtown Square. 5 PM - 9 PM. Holiday festivities, music, entertainment, sleigh/carriage rides, children's crafts, Santa's arrival and annual tree lighting. Rain date: November 24. HC. 301-475-9791. www.leonardtown.somd.com

Friday, November 23, 2012
 

Christmas Festival

Winegardner Auto Showroom, Leonardtown, off Washington Street. 5 PM - 9 PM. Decorated trees and wreaths, model train display, silent auction, crafts, face painting, and wagon of toys raffle. HC. 301-475-9791. www.leonardtown.somd.com

Friday, November 30, 2012 - Saturday, December 01, 2012
 

Sotterley Holiday Candlelight

November 30 & December 1 6:30 p.m. and run every 10 minutes In this living history production, set within the 1703 Plantation House, visitors will encounter Sotterley’s past Christmas seasons and the families who lived and worked here. Share love, laughter and sometimes bittersweet memories at home on the plantation. Live Seasonal Music and Light Refreshments. $15 per person. Advance reservations required. Purchase tickets online: www.sotterley.org.

Saturday, December 01, 2012 - Sunday, January 06, 2013
 

Piney Point Lighthouse Holiday Exhibit

Piney Point Lighthouse, Museum & Historic Park, Piney Point. Times: TBD. Themed holiday exhibits fill the historic keeper's quarters and museum offers kids activities as well as holiday shopping. Admission. HC. 301-994-1471. www.stmarysmd.com/recreate

Saturday, December 01, 2012 - Sunday, January 06, 2013
 

Christmas Doll & Train Exhibit

St. Clement's Island Museum, Coltons Point, off Route 242. Times:TBD. The museum comes alive with antique dolls, collectible toys and working miniature trains. Admission. HC. 301-769-2222. www.stmarysmd.com/recreate

Saturday, December 01, 2012
 

Family Plantation Christmas

Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood, off Route 245. 10 AM - 4 PM. Santa and Mrs. Claus, petting zoo, vendors, Santa's secret shop, live holiday music, and kids crafts. Admission. HC (limited). 301-373-2280. www.sotterley.org

Saturday, December 08, 2012
 

Sotterley Family Plantation Christmas

December 8, 2012 | 10:00 a.m. ~ 4:00 p.m. It’s the most wonderful time of the year … at Sotterley! Visit Santa, Horse-drawn Carriage Rides, Children’s Crafts & Activities, Santa’s Secret Shop, Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen, Carol Sing, Twelve Days of Christmas Holiday Hunt, Petting Zoo, Greens & Gifts Sale, Craft Vendors, Live Seasonal Music, and more. Admission $5 at the gate. 301-373-2280 or 800-681-0850 www.sotterley.org.

Saturday, December 15, 2012
 

Santa & Mrs. Claus on the Square

Leonardtown Square, Washington Street, Leonardtown. 11 AM - 1 PM. Bring your wish list and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus on the Town Square. HC. 301-475-9791. www.leonardtown.somd.com

The St. Mary’s County Division of Tourism strives to make every effort possible to ensure accuracy; however, information is subject to change. It is recommended to call ahead for more information as the Division is not responsible for damages arising out of changes, errors or omissions.