Upcoming Event
Rebels & Redcoats: A Southern Maryland Revolutionary War Family Event @ Piney Point Lighthouse Museum
Apr 11 - Apr 12
- Admission: Free
- Location: Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park + St. George's Island
- Time:
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
This event is part of the Southern Maryland Semiquincentennial, Maryland's 250th and America 250th celebrations! It commemorates Southern Maryland's contributions to our nation's founding.
Activities:
- At Piney Point Lighthouse Museum:
- Military drills in camp
- Narrated boat tour (ticket required)
- Story time with Leonardtown library
- Musket and cannon firing demonstration from the beach
- 18th century brewing and other demonstrations
- Saturday Only: 18th century music by Music of the Regiment & 18th century Tavern Night
- On St. George Island:
- Meet Lord Dunmore
- Cannon firing demonstrations from shipboard
- Exhibit of 18th century objects found on St. George Island
- Sunday only: DAR marker dedication
- At both sites (St. George's Island & Piney Point Lighthouse Museum)
- 18th century music by David & Gninger Hildebrand
- Distaff cooking in military camps / Period vendors
- Modern Exhibitors and Food trucks
- Games and other 18th century activities
Continuous bus service from parking lot to both sites
This event is made possible by the Commissioners of St. Mary's County and the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area. Visit St. Mary's MD is a sponsor.
