Water Wonderland>

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

Small-Town Charm>

You won't want to miss all the fun in the heart of St. Mary's County, charming Historic Leonardtown.

Hidden Gems>

Go where the locals go! Find hidden gems tucked along the water, along beautiful country roads, or just about anywhere in St. Mary's County!

Shopping Safari>

Local art, handcrafts, Amish-made, antiques. A little of this and a little of that. A shopping safari in St. Mary’s is a whole lot of fun.

An Academic Getaway>

St. Mary's College of Maryland, a nationally-recognized liberal arts college, has some great publicly-accessible offerings for visitors.

Island Weekend>

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

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Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Sunday, April 19 @ 12:30 pm

Earth Day in Leonardtown

Saturday, June 6 @ 10:00 am

St. Clement’s Island Heritage Day

Discover St. Clement’s Island State Park and its history as the site of Maryland’s first colonial… more

Saturday, June 13 @ 10:00 am

St. Mary’s County Crab Festival

Through out the summer in Southern Maryland, blue crab is king! Grab a hammer and get… more

Sunday, April 5 @ 3:30 pm

Newtowne Players Presents: Almost, Maine

Saturday, April 18 @ 9:00 am

Coastal Arts Market at the Wharf

Coastal Arts Market at the Wharf in Leonardtown

Sunday, April 19 @ 12:30 pm

Earth Day in Leonardtown

Wednesday, April 22 @ 7:00 pm

Sotterley Speaker Series 2020

Saturday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm

Overflow Wine and Music Festival

Thursday, April 30 @ 5:00 pm

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

Friday, May 1 @ 10:00 am

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

Friday, May 1 @ 10:00 am

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

Saturday, May 2 @ 10:00 am

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

Saturday, May 2 @ 11:00 am

Drayden African American Schoolhouse Open House

Visit one of the nation's best-preserved one-room African American schoolhouses on select days each month. Check… more

Friday, May 1 @ 10:00 am

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

Sunday, May 3 @ 10:00 am

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

Friday, May 1 @ 10:00 am

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

Friday, May 1 @ 10:00 am

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

Friday, May 1 @ 10:00 am

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

Friday, May 1 @ 10:00 am

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

Friday, May 1 @ 10:00 am

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

Friday, May 8 @ 8:00 pm

Newtowne Players Present: A Night on Broadway 2020

Friday, May 1 @ 10:00 am

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

Saturday, May 9 @ 10:00 am

Pre-Mother’s Day Event - Celebrating Women at Sotterley

Saturday, May 9 @ 8:00 pm

Newtowne Players Present: A Night on Broadway 2020

Friday, May 1 @ 10:00 am

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

Sunday, May 10 @ 12:00 pm

Mother’s Day at Sotterley Plantation

In honor of Mother’s Day, all mothers will receive the Guided Tour of the 1703 Plantation… more

Sunday, May 10 @ 3:30 pm

Newtowne Players Present: A Night on Broadway 2020

Friday, May 1 @ 10:00 am

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

Friday, May 1 @ 10:00 am

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

Friday, May 1 @ 10:00 am

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

Friday, May 1 @ 10:00 am

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

Thursday, May 14 @ 8:00 pm

Newtowne Players Present: A Night on Broadway 2020

Friday, May 1 @ 10:00 am

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

Friday, May 15 @ 8:00 pm

Newtowne Players Present: A Night on Broadway 2020

Friday, May 1 @ 10:00 am

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

Saturday, May 16 @ 9:00 am

Coastal Arts Market at the Wharf

Coastal Arts Market at the Wharf in Leonardtown

Saturday, May 16 @ 10:00 am

May Day @ Historic St. Mary’s City

Saturday, May 16 @ 8:00 pm

Newtowne Players Present: A Night on Broadway 2020

Friday, May 1 @ 10:00 am

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

Sunday, May 17 @ 3:30 pm

Newtowne Players Present: A Night on Broadway 2020

Friday, May 1 @ 10:00 am

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

Friday, May 1 @ 10:00 am

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

Friday, May 1 @ 10:00 am

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

Wednesday, May 20 @ 7:00 pm

Sotterley Speaker Series 2020

Friday, May 1 @ 10:00 am

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

Thursday, May 21 @ 7:00 pm

UNESCO – World Day for Cultural Diversity, Dialogue & Development

Friday, May 1 @ 10:00 am

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

Friday, May 1 @ 10:00 am

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

Saturday, May 23 @ 1:00 pm

Summerseat Farm Memorial Day Commemoration

Friday, May 1 @ 10:00 am

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

Friday, May 1 @ 10:00 am

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

Friday, May 1 @ 10:00 am

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

Friday, May 1 @ 10:00 am

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

Friday, May 1 @ 10:00 am

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

Friday, May 1 @ 10:00 am

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Carnival, entertainment, tractor pull, children's games, hay rides, sand art, face painting, raffles, silent auction, artists & crafters, food and much more.

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