Make a Splash!>

Tour historic waterways on an excursion or explore them on your own. Uncover the real heritage and beauty of the Chesapeake Bay.

Crab Houses & Seafood Restaurants>

Now is a great time for seafood waterside. Crabs are sweet and the views can't be beat! Try a spot along the Patuxent River, Potomac River or the Chesapeake Bay.

Fishing Fun in St. Mary's County>

Go Fish! Our marinas, charter boat captains, and tackle shops are ready to help you get the catch of the day.

Boat Tours Galore!>

With 500 miles of shoreline on the Chesapeake Bay, Patuxent & Potomac Rivers, St. Mary's has tons of water to explore!

St. Mary's County National Lawn Mower Races>

Experience the thrill of "sod slingers" from across America as they compete in more than 200 races on riding mowers traveling at more than 55 MPH!

Island Weekend>

Beautiful St. George Island is the perfect location for a weekend island getaway!

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Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Saturday, July 8 @ 12:00 pm

Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival

Relax riverside on the museum lawn and enjoy live jazz artists, lots of delicious seafood delicacies,… more

Friday, July 28 @ 5:00 pm

St. Mary’s County National Lawn Mower Racing

Racers from across the country compete at the St. Mary’s County National Lawn Mower Races at… more

Friday, August 11 @ 1:00 pm

Lil’ Margaret’s Bluegrass & Old Time Music Festival

Featuring a new format, this popular bluegrass festival showcases an all-new lineup of some of today's top talented Bluegrass artists. Admission.

Wednesday, June 28 @ 9:00 am

Build it, Wear it, Eat it, Live it! Summer Camp

Join HSMC for an immersive experience, where you will be able to dig in the river… more

Wednesday, June 28 @ 10:00 am

Gallery Shows at North End Gallery

Enjoy great themed gallery shows each month from the incredible artists at North End Gallery in Leonardtown.

Wednesday, June 28 @ 11:00 am

Gallery Show at Opal Fine Art Gallery

Enjoy great themed gallery and group shows each month from the wonderful artists at Opal Fine Art Gallery in Leonardtown.

Wednesday, June 28 @ 7:00 pm

Sotterley Speaker Series 2016

See award-winning authors, historians and speakers present fascinating lectures on incredible subjects at Historic Sotterley Plantation during this popular speaker series. FREE.

Thursday, June 29 @ 9:00 am

Build it, Wear it, Eat it, Live it! Summer Camp

Join HSMC for an immersive experience, where you will be able to dig in the river… more

Thursday, June 29 @ 10:00 am

Gallery Shows at North End Gallery

Enjoy great themed gallery shows each month from the incredible artists at North End Gallery in Leonardtown.

Thursday, June 29 @ 11:00 am

Gallery Show at Opal Fine Art Gallery

Enjoy great themed gallery and group shows each month from the wonderful artists at Opal Fine Art Gallery in Leonardtown.

Friday, June 30 @ 4:00 pm

The Sotterley Farmers Market

Sotterley continues an over 300-year farming tradition with the Sotterley Farmers Market – a producer-only market.

Friday, June 30 @ 9:00 am

Build it, Wear it, Eat it, Live it! Summer Camp

Join HSMC for an immersive experience, where you will be able to dig in the river… more

Friday, June 30 @ 10:00 am

Gallery Shows at North End Gallery

Enjoy great themed gallery shows each month from the incredible artists at North End Gallery in Leonardtown.

Friday, June 30 @ 11:00 am

Gallery Show at Opal Fine Art Gallery

Enjoy great themed gallery and group shows each month from the wonderful artists at Opal Fine Art Gallery in Leonardtown.

Friday, June 30 @ 7:00 pm

The Chesapeake Orchestra at River Concert Series

Music director Jeffrey Silberschlag leads the acclaimed Chesapeake Orchestra (and several weekly guest artists) in six free family friendly concerts. FREE.

Friday, June 30 @ 4:00 pm

The Sotterley Farmers Market

Sotterley continues an over 300-year farming tradition with the Sotterley Farmers Market – a producer-only market.

Saturday, July 1 @ 8:00 am

The Sotterley Farmers Market

Sotterley continues an over 300-year farming tradition with the Sotterley Farmers Market – a producer-only market.

Saturday, July 1 @ 8:00 am

Callaway Farmers Market

Shop produce, seafood, flowers, and more.

Saturday, July 1 @ 9:00 am

First Saturday Outdoor Bazaar at the Craft Guild Shop

Join the Craft Guild Shop plus guest vendors for the seasonal Outdoor Bazaar. Shop from handcrafted… more

Saturday, July 1 @ 10:00 am

Gallery Shows at North End Gallery

Enjoy great themed gallery shows each month from the incredible artists at North End Gallery in Leonardtown.

Saturday, July 1 @ 11:00 am

Point Lookout Marina 2nd Annual Boat Docking Contest

Enjoy a weekend of fun at Point Lookout Marina with the Extreme Boat Docking Captains known as the Chesapeake Cowboys.

Saturday, July 1 @ 11:00 am

Gallery Show at Opal Fine Art Gallery

Enjoy great themed gallery and group shows each month from the wonderful artists at Opal Fine Art Gallery in Leonardtown.

Sunday, July 2 @ 1:00 pm

College of Southern Maryland hosts Concerts on the Lawn

Enjoy free, live music at The College of Southern Maryland Leonardtown Campus.

Tuesday, July 4 @ 10:00 am

Gallery Shows at North End Gallery

Enjoy great themed gallery shows each month from the incredible artists at North End Gallery in Leonardtown.

Wednesday, July 5 @ 10:00 am

Gallery Shows at North End Gallery

Enjoy great themed gallery shows each month from the incredible artists at North End Gallery in Leonardtown.

Wednesday, July 5 @ 11:00 am

Gallery Show at Opal Fine Art Gallery

Enjoy great themed gallery and group shows each month from the wonderful artists at Opal Fine Art Gallery in Leonardtown.

Thursday, July 6 @ 10:00 am

Gallery Shows at North End Gallery

Enjoy great themed gallery shows each month from the incredible artists at North End Gallery in Leonardtown.

Thursday, July 6 @ 11:00 am

Gallery Show at Opal Fine Art Gallery

Enjoy great themed gallery and group shows each month from the wonderful artists at Opal Fine Art Gallery in Leonardtown.

Friday, July 7 @ 4:00 pm

The Sotterley Farmers Market

Sotterley continues an over 300-year farming tradition with the Sotterley Farmers Market – a producer-only market.

Friday, July 7 @ 10:00 am

Butterfly Fridays at Sotterley Plantation

Enjoy kid-friendly activities in Sotterley's beautiful Colonial Revival Garden. Admission.

Friday, July 7 @ 10:00 am

Gallery Shows at North End Gallery

Enjoy great themed gallery shows each month from the incredible artists at North End Gallery in Leonardtown.

Friday, July 7 @ 11:00 am

Gallery Show at Opal Fine Art Gallery

Enjoy great themed gallery and group shows each month from the wonderful artists at Opal Fine Art Gallery in Leonardtown.

Friday, July 7 @ 5:00 pm

Leonardtown First Fridays

The First Friday of each month, historic Leonardtown retailers open their doors to showcase live music,… more

Friday, July 7 @ 7:00 pm

The Chesapeake Orchestra at River Concert Series

Music director Jeffrey Silberschlag leads the acclaimed Chesapeake Orchestra (and several weekly guest artists) in six free family friendly concerts. FREE.

Friday, July 7 @ 4:00 pm

The Sotterley Farmers Market

Sotterley continues an over 300-year farming tradition with the Sotterley Farmers Market – a producer-only market.

Saturday, July 8 @ 8:00 am

The Sotterley Farmers Market

Sotterley continues an over 300-year farming tradition with the Sotterley Farmers Market – a producer-only market.

Saturday, July 8 @ 8:00 am

Callaway Farmers Market

Shop produce, seafood, flowers, and more.

Saturday, July 8 @ 9:00 am

Open Barn at Greenwell State Park

Every Saturday morning, meet with Greenwell's horses, watch riding lessons, and learn about the Greenwell Foundation's equestrian programs. FREE.

Saturday, July 8 @ 10:00 am

Point Lookout State Park Lighthouse Open House

The Lighthouse will be open to the public for self-guided tours. Volunteers from the Point Lookout… more

Saturday, July 8 @ 10:00 am

Gallery Shows at North End Gallery

Enjoy great themed gallery shows each month from the incredible artists at North End Gallery in Leonardtown.

Saturday, July 8 @ 11:00 am

Gallery Show at Opal Fine Art Gallery

Enjoy great themed gallery and group shows each month from the wonderful artists at Opal Fine Art Gallery in Leonardtown.

Saturday, July 8 @ 12:00 pm

Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival

Relax riverside on the museum lawn and enjoy live jazz artists, lots of delicious seafood delicacies,… more

Tuesday, July 11 @ 10:00 am

Gallery Shows at North End Gallery

Enjoy great themed gallery shows each month from the incredible artists at North End Gallery in Leonardtown.

Wednesday, July 12 @ 10:00 am

Gallery Shows at North End Gallery

Enjoy great themed gallery shows each month from the incredible artists at North End Gallery in Leonardtown.

Wednesday, July 12 @ 11:00 am

Gallery Show at Opal Fine Art Gallery

Enjoy great themed gallery and group shows each month from the wonderful artists at Opal Fine Art Gallery in Leonardtown.

Thursday, July 13 @ 10:00 am

Gallery Shows at North End Gallery

Enjoy great themed gallery shows each month from the incredible artists at North End Gallery in Leonardtown.

Thursday, July 13 @ 11:00 am

Gallery Show at Opal Fine Art Gallery

Enjoy great themed gallery and group shows each month from the wonderful artists at Opal Fine Art Gallery in Leonardtown.

Friday, July 14 @ 10:00 am

Butterfly Fridays at Sotterley Plantation

Enjoy kid-friendly activities in Sotterley's beautiful Colonial Revival Garden. Admission.

Friday, July 14 @ 10:00 am

Gallery Shows at North End Gallery

Enjoy great themed gallery shows each month from the incredible artists at North End Gallery in Leonardtown.

Friday, July 14 @ 11:00 am

Gallery Show at Opal Fine Art Gallery

Enjoy great themed gallery and group shows each month from the wonderful artists at Opal Fine Art Gallery in Leonardtown.

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