The annual Summer Social took place on the last day of July. As is the case each year, Directors, Volunteers, and Staff pulled together to create an afternoon at which members can gather, enjoy the wonderful weather, share stories, and enjoy food and drink.
This year, we were surprised and delighted when Coach "Tubby" Smith and his wife Donna joined the Social. Coach Smith, who was in St. Mary's County to celebrate a birthday, was generous, conversing with guests, recalling his time as student and coach at Great Mills High School, and posing for photos, including this one with Historical Society President, Tim Heely. He will be back with us, of course, as the featured speaker at the 75th Anniversary Dinner in September.
The comradery at these socials--as well as at our Spring and Fall dinners has always impressed me. We are, I think, as much a social organization as we are an historical one. Perhaps it's because people who like this County's history also like each other. Whatever the reason, it is a pleasure to take part.
75th Anniversary Celebration - SOLD OUT
We had no idea we that reservations would go so quickly!
There is a waitlist in case we have cancellations. When we receive your RSVP card, or if you send an email to 75years@stmaryshistory.org, you'll be immediately placed on the list and notified. We will do the best we can to accommodate everyone, but at this moment, we can't offer any guarantees. We will let you know if we have a place no later than August 26th. It is unlikely that places will remain available for purchase that evening.
We truly wish that we had room for everyone who wants to be there!
Seventy-Five Years of Preserving and Interpreting the History of St. Mary's County 1951 - 2026
Researched and compiled by volunteers and published as part of the Historical Society's 75th Anniversary, Seventy-Five Years of Preserving and Interpreting the History of St. Mary's County 1951 - 2026 chronicles the
history of the St. Mary's County Historical Society, its people, milestones, and significant moments since its founding in 1951. Included in its pages are numerous articles from the Chronicles of St. Mary's published since its beginning in 1953.
Complete with abundant photos, names of volunteers past and present, and stories about the Historical Society and the County, this must-have book will stir memories among long-term members and open the doors to the rich history of the Historical Society and St. Mary's County for all.
Pre-publication orders are available at our bookstore. You will be able to pick-up your copy or have it mailed to you in mid-October.
Historically Speaking
Mark your calendars for October 1st for the third Historically Speaking program of the year to take place at the Inn at Leonardtown.
Ms. Jennifer Brown, adjunct instructor of political science at Harford Community College and a member of Maryland Family Institute's Academic Advisory Board, will speak on "A Lasting Effect: Lessons from Maryland’s Early Educational History" revealing the religious and political influences that impacted the development of education in early Maryland history, and how that is important to our educational system today.
You can register for the program at this link. Admission is free and open to members and the public.
Ms. Brown wrote an interesting article in Maryland Matters entitled Maryland History...Relevant or a Relic. It is a short and thoughtful piece on why Maryland history matters (or should matter) to educating Maryland students.
Not a member of the Historical Society - then how about joining? We're not only about history. . .
A Membership Form is attached below.
Past issues of the Tudor Hall Times can be found on our website under Publications