Southern Maryland

Brett Michaels Concert

Wed, 02 May 2012 12:43:32 GMT

Bret Michaels Sunday, May 27 Rock-n-Roller, philanthropist, father and lead singer of the band Poison, Bret Michaels, will perform live on the PNC Pavilion at the Calvert Marine Museum. Michaels will play his own hits as well as the Poison favorites

Home Tweet Home : Art For the Birds

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:37:00 GMT

a seasonal exhibit of artistically decorated bird houses

The Boys’ (and Girls’) Club

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:32:00 GMT

It’s 4 o’clock at Buzzy’s, and all’s well

Maryland: A House Divided - An Exhibition

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 23:02:02 GMT

Surratt House commemorates the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War with a focus on Maryland’s role in the conflict. No reservations required. Regular tour admission price.

The Legend of Civil War Santa

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 23:00:11 GMT

Want to meet Santa…Civil War Santa, that is? Join us as Santa (aka Kevin Rawlings) delights us all with tales from the ages. Tour the decorated historic house and join us in getting ready for the holiday season. Regular tour admission price.

Flying High with Thaddeus Lowe

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 22:58:41 GMT

Make your very own secret military balloon! Join us as Professor Thaddeus Lowe, Civil War aeronaut, thrills us with tales of soaring high in the sky to spy! Free. Recommended for children 5 – 12 years of age. Arrive early, space is limited.

Name That Ghost

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 22:56:55 GMT

Sometimes, do you feel like you’re not alone? Join historian Mike Dixon as he shares his techniques in probing coroners’ inquests, police and criminal records, and much more to discover the history of your home and the spirit that may dwell within.

The Civil War Afloat: Secretaries, Strategies, Ships, Sailors, and key Battles that Shaped the War

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 22:55:35 GMT

Join us as we discuss the various elements shaping the United States Navy during the Civil War and the crews that manned the vessels. Author Andrew Jampoler will be the guest speaker. Free. Arrive early, space is limited.

Hollywood and the Civil War: The Red Badge of Courage

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 22:51:55 GMT

Released in 1951, The Red Badge of Courage (from Stephen Crane’s novel of the same name) is a film about a Civil War Union soldier who struggles to find the courage to fight in the heat of battle. FREE. Reservations encouraged. Space is limited.

A Soldier's Life as Told by Music

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 22:50:03 GMT

Enjoy the melodious sounds of Gilmore’s Light Ensemble as they perform music that echoes the trials and tribulations of the Civil War soldier. Free. Arrive early, space is limited.

Victors, Not Victims: The United States Colored Troops' Role in the American Civil War

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 22:47:24 GMT

Hari Jones, curator of the African-American Civil War Memorial and Museum in Washington D.C., gives an in-depth history of the origins and importance of the USCT’s contribution to the American Civil War. Free. Arrive early, space is limited.

Mid-Summer Open House

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:41:34 GMT

History can be cool – especially in an air-conditioned museum! Enjoy FREE guided tours of this Civil War home and learn of its role in American history. No reservations required.

Love a Parade

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:51:53 GMT

Honoring our veterans in St. Mary’s County

Go Ride a Kite!

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 21:49:00 GMT

Flying the waves off Chesapeake Beach