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Bus Trip to Reginald F. Lewis Museum

In March 2026, the 250th Year of American Independence, encounter the story of a modest man from St. Mary‘s County whose history deserves telling. This is part of Historically Speaking, presented in collaboration with the Center for the Study of Democracy at St. Mary‘s College of Maryland.

Interactive Training in the tradition of gathering stories in informal and welcoming spaces.

FREE family fun event commemorating the American War for Independence as it happened in St. Mary‘s County.

FREE family fun event commemorating the American War for Independence as it happened in St. Mary‘s County.

Every Man His Own Historian explores how two Civil War soldiers – one Union, one Confederate – became creators of historical record through the entries they made in the same shared diary. This talk examines how these two men documented the war, interpreted national events, and preserved a record that continues to shape our understanding of the Civil War.

The 2026 Spring Dinner and Annual General Meeting will be held May 8 at the Olde Breton Inn. The guest speaker will be Robert Crickenberger presenting his newly published book, Point Lookout, Maryland. The Event will also include presentation of the third Annual Pete Himmelheber Award as well as announcements about the Historical Society‘s 75th Anniversary!