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St. Clement’s Island Then & Now

Local History Talk
2025-01-28 18:00:00 2025-01-28 19:30:00 America/New_York St. Clement’s Island Then & Now Karen Stone, Division Manager of the St. Mary's County Museums, will give a special seminar on our local history. Leonardtown Library - Meeting Room 2

Tuesday, January 28
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-28 18:00:00 2025-01-28 19:30:00 America/New_York St. Clement’s Island Then & Now Karen Stone, Division Manager of the St. Mary's County Museums, will give a special seminar on our local history. Leonardtown Library - Meeting Room 2

Leonardtown Library

Meeting Room 2

Karen Stone, Division Manager of the St. Mary's County Museums, will give a special seminar on our local history.

Maryland’s story begins on St. Clement's Island, where the Ark and the Dove landed in March 1634. The Island then changed hands a number of times until its final designation as a state park.

This talk will cover the Island’s role in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the Civil War, and World Wars I & II, and will include highlights of the colorful history of the Blackistone Lighthouse, including its destruction in the 1950's, and its eventual reconstruction in 2008.

This event is part of the Southern Maryland 250th Semiquincentennial, Maryland 250th, and America 250th celebration, commemorating Southern Maryland's contributions to our nation's founding.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Lifelong Learning |

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Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
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Children's Area,Meeting Room 1
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Meeting Room 2
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