COLTONS POINT, Md. — The birthplace of Maryland will come alive with history, culture, and community on Tuesday, March 25, as St. Clement’s Island Museum hosts its annual Maryland Day celebration, honoring the first landing of the colonists on St. Clement’s Island.
The public is invited to enjoy free museum admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and free water taxi rides to St. Clement’s Island from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event commemorates the historic landing of English settlers on the island in 1634, which marked the beginning of the Maryland colony.
A commemorative mass will be held on St. Clement’s Island at 10 a.m., followed by the official ceremony at 2 p.m. at the museum, featuring guest speakers and a symbolic exchange of gifts between representatives of the Piscataway people and the descendants of English settlers. This ceremonial gesture reflects an acknowledgment of the island’s shared Indigenous and colonial history.
Throughout the day, guests can engage with a variety of exhibitors and activities celebrating the region’s cultural and ecological significance. Notable highlights include:
- Guided boat rides exploring “what’s under the Potomac” and a short nature hike on the island focusing on history and environmental importance (offered at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.).
- Interpretive exhibits about Piscataway traditions and how Indigenous knowledge helped early settlers survive.
- Appearances and educational materials from partners such as Historic St. Mary’s City, Jefferson Patterson Park, Southern Maryland National Heritage Area, and various local organizations.
- On-site food provided by Farm.Fork.Soul. Food Truck, offering local cuisine throughout the day.
For more details about Maryland Day at St. Clement’s Island Museum, call 301-769-2222 or visit the official Facebook event page.
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yeay. STS does not go all the way there. Theres going to be a bus\ shuttle going there + back from St. Marys, right? Please let us know where to catch the shuttle so we can get to Coltons Point.