For directions, mileage and other travel information to events or other destinations, please use the farm address as your starting point - 39244 Burch Road Avenue, Maryland 20609.
ALL LISTED EVENTS ARE WITHIN A REASONABLE DRIVING DISTANCE FROM THE COTTAGE GATE.
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St. Mary's County has been welcoming travelers since 1634, when 140 hardy adventurers first stepped onto our bountiful Chesapeake shore. Maryland began here! Reconnect. Rejuvenate. Relax. Have fun! |
Star-Spangled Banner Geocache Trail
riends of the Chesapeake Gateways, the Maryland Geocaching Society, and the National Park Service are sponsoring a new Star-Spangled Banner Geocache Trail! The trail commemorates the dramatic chain of events, people and places that led to the birth of our National Anthem during the War of 1812 and includes some St. Mary's County sites and attractions. For more information, visit the Friends of the Chesapeake Gateways website at http://friendsofchesapeakegateways.org/projects/ssb_geotrail/
Legends & Lore Tours - Sotterley Plantation
Over the years, many have lived at Sotterley Plantation... and died. Some have gone to their rest, yet others continue to be restless. Education Director, Carolyn Hoey, will lead guests on this eerie after-hours tour experience through the over 300 year old Mansion. Feel free to bring your camera! Due to site conditions at Sotterley Plantation, the Legends & Lore Tours scheduled for February have been rescheduled for March 6. Reservations are still being taken for the 8 p.m. tour. There are also reservations still available for the March 20 Legends & Lore Tours during both the 6:30 p.m. and the 8 p.m. tours. For more information, contact Sotterley Plantation at 301-373-2280 or visit www.sotterley.org.
St. Patrick's Day Swing and Ballroom Dance "Go Green"
The House of Dance Studio in Hollywood, Maryland is holding its monthly Swing and Ballroom Dance on March 20. There will be a dance class at 7 p.m. followed by open dancing from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m. Be sure to wear something green for St. Patrick's Day! Beverages and light refreshments will be available. Dance game prizes will be awarded. The cost is $10 per person or $18 per couple. For more information, contact the House of Dance Studio at 301-904-3692 or visit www.thehouseofdance.org.
Maryland Day - St. Clement's Island Museum
On March 25, the St. Clement's Island Museum will hold a celebration in honor of Maryland's birthday! As the site of the first colonial landing in 1634, the St. Clement's Island Museum will host an event that will include remarks by the St. Mary's County Commissioners, a keynote address by Dr. Edward Papenfuse, Maryland State Archivist, and a wreath laying ceremony. For more information, contact the St. Clement's Island Museum at 301-769-2222 or visit www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/museums.
Bottling Day - Port of Leonardtown Winery
The Port of Leonardtown Winery will be bottling its first wines on March 26 and 27. Come by and and see the bottling in action, plus get a sneak preview of their 2009 wines! Wines won't be available for tasting though until later this spring. For more information, contact the Port of Leonardtown Winery at 301-690-2192 or visit www.portofleonardtown.com. Be sure to check out the winery's blog at http://portofleonardtownwinery.blogspot.com/.
Newtowne Players present The Importance of Being Earnest
Three Notch Theater-
From March 26 though April 11, the Newtowne Players will perform The Importance of Being Earnest. Set in England during the late Victorian era, The Importance of Being Earnest is a hilarious look at fun, games, and the dubious ethics among the British upper crust. The play is thick with witty dialogue and pokes gentle fun at the foibles and hypocrisy of late Victorian society. It has proved to be Wilde's most enduringly popular play. For more information or to make reservations, contact the Three Notch Theater at 301-737-5447 or visit www.newtowneplayers.org.
Maryland Day - Historic St. Mary's City
Historic St. Mary's City, Maryland's first capital, will celebrate Maryland's birthday on March 28. From 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., enjoy pageantry, special activities, interpretive sites, and fun! For more information, contact Historic St. Mary's City at 800-762-1634 or visit www.stmaryscity.org.
Star-Spangled Banner Geocache Trail
riends of the Chesapeake Gateways, the Maryland Geocaching Society, and the National Park Service are sponsoring a new Star-Spangled Banner Geocache Trail! The trail commemorates the dramatic chain of events, people and places that led to the birth of our National Anthem during the War of 1812 and includes some St. Mary's County sites and attractions. For more information, visit the Friends of the Chesapeake Gateways website at http://friendsofchesapeakegateways.org/projects/ssb_geotrail/
Legends & Lore Tours - Sotterley Plantation
Over the years, many have lived at Sotterley Plantation... and died. Some have gone to their rest, yet others continue to be restless. Education Director, Carolyn Hoey, will lead guests on this eerie after-hours tour experience through the over 300 year old Mansion. Feel free to bring your camera! Due to site conditions at Sotterley Plantation, the Legends & Lore Tours scheduled for February have been rescheduled for March 6. Reservations are still being taken for the 8 p.m. tour. There are also reservations still available for the March 20 Legends & Lore Tours during both the 6:30 p.m. and the 8 p.m. tours. For more information, contact Sotterley Plantation at 301-373-2280 or visit www.sotterley.org.
St. Patrick's Day Swing and Ballroom Dance "Go Green"
The House of Dance Studio in Hollywood, Maryland is holding its monthly Swing and Ballroom Dance on March 20. There will be a dance class at 7 p.m. followed by open dancing from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m. Be sure to wear something green for St. Patrick's Day! Beverages and light refreshments will be available. Dance game prizes will be awarded. The cost is $10 per person or $18 per couple. For more information, contact the House of Dance Studio at 301-904-3692 or visit www.thehouseofdance.org.
Maryland Day - St. Clement's Island Museum
On March 25, the St. Clement's Island Museum will hold a celebration in honor of Maryland's birthday! As the site of the first colonial landing in 1634, the St. Clement's Island Museum will host an event that will include remarks by the St. Mary's County Commissioners, a keynote address by Dr. Edward Papenfuse, Maryland State Archivist, and a wreath laying ceremony. For more information, contact the St. Clement's Island Museum at 301-769-2222 or visit www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/museums.
Bottling Day - Port of Leonardtown Winery
The Port of Leonardtown Winery will be bottling its first wines on March 26 and 27. Come by and and see the bottling in action, plus get a sneak preview of their 2009 wines! Wines won't be available for tasting though until later this spring. For more information, contact the Port of Leonardtown Winery at 301-690-2192 or visit www.portofleonardtown.com. Be sure to check out the winery's blog at http://portofleonardtownwinery.blogspot.com/.
Newtowne Players present The Importance of Being Earnest
Three Notch Theater-
From March 26 though April 11, the Newtowne Players will perform The Importance of Being Earnest. Set in England during the late Victorian era, The Importance of Being Earnest is a hilarious look at fun, games, and the dubious ethics among the British upper crust. The play is thick with witty dialogue and pokes gentle fun at the foibles and hypocrisy of late Victorian society. It has proved to be Wilde's most enduringly popular play. For more information or to make reservations, contact the Three Notch Theater at 301-737-5447 or visit www.newtowneplayers.org.
Maryland Day - Historic St. Mary's City
Historic St. Mary's City, Maryland's first capital, will celebrate Maryland's birthday on March 28. From 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., enjoy pageantry, special activities, interpretive sites, and fun! For more information, contact Historic St. Mary's City at 800-762-1634 or visit www.stmaryscity.org.
More great things to do when you visit the cottage:
Three Notch Theatre
Home of the Newtowne Players, St. Mary's finest and only community theatre!
Admission - Not a bad seat in the theatre. 21744 So. Coral Drive, Lexington Park.
301-737-5447 • www.newtowneplayers.org
St. Clements Island Lighthouse
Just minutes away from Colton Shipping Point Farm is St. Clement's Island and the new lighthouse. Visit the museum and take a water taxi to St. Clement's Island and tour the new lighthouse. The water taxi runs only on weekends. To learn more and see a photo, click here.
Point Lookout Lighthouse Open House
1st Saturday of each month beginning in April (thru November)
Point Lookout State Park lighthouse is open 10am - 4pm
Visit and learn about the lighthouse and local maritime history from those who have lived it.
Admission. 301-872-5688 pllps.org/html/visit.html
Have your own family experience at Colton Shipping Point Farm by gathering your pine cones, holley, pine branches, and other natural decorations for the holidays.
BE SURE TO CALL OR VISIT ST. MARY'S COUNTY
www.VisitStMarysMd.com ...
1-800-327-9023
