Celebrate the St. Mary’s River at the 11th Annual RiverFest, on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Festivities will take place) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, at Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC).
Discover 101 ways to protect and enjoy our waterways. Enjoy live music, featuring singers Don Kenefick, Lynn Hollyfield and the Norris Brothers. Try kayaking, seining, and other environmental activities. Visit exhibits about local flora and fauna and take home a free Bay-Friendly Backyards booklet. Get your face painted and come face-to-face with birds of prey, sturgeon, oysters and other seldom-seen neighbors.
The St. Maries Citty Militia will hold their annual muster in conjunction with RiverFest. Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of a 17th-century militia assembly as citizen-soldier re-enactors prepare to defend the colony against Virginians and pirates. March along as militia men practice drills. Follow smoke and fire to a mock battle and musket demonstration. Visit militia families carrying out every day chores in camp.
Start your visit by HSMC’s Shop at Farthing’s Ordinary, 47414 Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City. Admission is free. Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the day. For more information visit http://smrwa.org/riverfest.html or call 240-895-4990.