LEONARDTOWN, Md. — Community members of all ages are invited to enjoy new educational activities at the St. Clement’s Island Museum, U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center, and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum on the second Saturday of each month throughout the year.
These activities encourage visitors to explore nature and the outdoors through curiosity and play. Modeled loosely after “Forest School” learning styles popular in Denmark and Sweden, this series encourages discovery of nature through hands-on, tactile, “no right or wrong way to play” experiences. Participants of all ages are welcome — adults need to connect with nature in relaxing, simple ways, just as much as children do!
Themed activities will be held on the following dates and times. Price to participate is included in regular museum admission. Save the dates and call ahead for info; walk-ups are encouraged.
St. Clement’s Island Museum (38370 Point Breeze Road in Colton’s Point):
• August 8, 2026 (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.): Paint Scenery Using Water from the Potomac River
U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center (Lexington Manor Passive Park in Lexington Park):
• June 13, 2026 (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.): Freedom Walk – A Reflective Community Stroll in Honor of Juneteenth
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum (44720 Lighthouse Road in Piney Point):
• May 9, 2026 (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.): Honoring Mother Earth – A Community Cleanup and Sustainable Living Program
• July 11, 2026 (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.): Helping Backyard Birds – Learn About Local Birds and Build a Feeder
• October 10, 2026 (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.): Batty for Bats – Decorate Your Own Bat Box
• November 14, 2026 (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.): Deck the Halls – A DIY Ornament Workshop
Please call the museum location in advance to confirm details and for weather-related updates.
For more information about these programs, or to set up special educational visit to one of our museum sites for a group, please contact Olivia Flack at Olivia.Flack@stmaryscountymd.gov.
For more information on museum hours of operation, programs, events, admission prices and more, follow our museums on Facebook at:
• St. Clement’s Island Museum: Facebook.com/SCIMuseum
• U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center: Facebook.com/USCTCenter
• Piney Point Lighthouse Museum: Facebook.com/1836Light
About the St. Mary’s County Museum Division
The St. Mary’s County Museum Division was established by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County to collect, preserve, research and interpret the historic sites and artifacts which illustrate the natural and cultural histories of St. Mary’s County and the Potomac River.
These sites include St. Clement’s Island Museum, Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, the Old Jail Museum and the Drayden African American Schoolhouse. With this as its charter, the Museum Division serves as a resource, liaison and community advocate for all St. Mary’s County public and private cultural assets. For more information, please visit: museums.stmarysmd.com.
For more information on SMCG programs and operations, visit: www.stmaryscountymd.gov or follow St. Mary’s County Government on Facebook, X and Instagram for regular updates.