Heritage & History
International Underground Railroad Month
Celebrate International Underground Railroad Month this September and honor the courageous journeys of freedom seekers by visiting a Network to Freedom site,...
Maryland's Original Destination
We are St. Mary's
We invite you to discover our vibrant and bountiful county brimming with historical firsts. Come explore our lush forests, abundant waterways, and expansive coastline.
Featured 
Activities
Activities
Festival
Enjoy fresh oysters, oyster shucking contests, live entertainment, shopping, family-friendly fun, and more at the U.S. Oyster Festival held annually in St....
Upcoming 
Events
Events
Sep 17 - Sep 30
Art Walk @ Town of Leonardtown
Celebrate Leonardtown's Arts & Entertainment District designation by participating in this year's Art Walk! All September long, you can stroll through art...
Sep 17 - Sep 29
38th Anniversary Art Show @ North End Gallery
38 years ago, in Leonardtown, North End Gallery was founded by a small group of artists and has grown into a solid small-business establishment managed by over...
Sep 17
Constitution Day Lecture with Sherrilyn Ifill @ Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center
Sherrilyn Ifill, civil rights lawyer and scholar will deliver the 2024 Judge William O.E. Sterling Constitution Day Lecture at St. Mary’s College of Maryland....
Sep 18
Little Explorers: Birds And Their Beaks @ Historic St. Mary's City
Spend the morning with Little Explorers! Bring your toddler to Historic St. Mary's City for outdoor explorations, storytime, tactile play, crafts, and...
Sep 18
People & Perspectives with Dan Dawson @ Historic Sotterley
Dan Dawson from Tobacco Barn Distillery will spend an evening discussing his family’s farming history from decades as tobacco-centric to small grains and...
Sep 19 - Sep 22
St. Mary's County Fair @ St. Mary's County Fairgrounds
Enjoy four days of fun at the St. Mary's County Fair! This classic fair is filled with rides, games, food, vendors, music, and so much more. Meet all sorts of...