Southern Maryland-This is Living

01/13/2025

Less than a month away, we hope to see you for our Opening Weekend! 🦀

01/13/2025

We are happy to say that our Visitor Center reopens this Wednesday, January 15th. Our Visitor Center hours are Wednesday to Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Come by and check out our exhibits!

01/13/2025

We’ll have our first full moon of the year. It’s the Wolf Moon and it gets its name, because of the howling of hungry wolves and the scarcity of food in midwinter. Other names for this month's full moon include old moon and ice moon. It will rise around dusk (4:47) and settle around dawn (8:09) so you’ll get a full show.

01/13/2025

01/13/2025

If you are an avid coffee lover, your in luck because we still have a few seats left for this Wednesday, January 15th! Our second workshop in our Drinks of History Series, Night at the Colonial Coffeehouse will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Did colonists do open mic nights at their coffee shops? Was it where all the 18th-century hipsters spent their days reading and writing? If these questions piqued your interest, then join us for a cup of joe (prepared in the colonial style) as we talk about colonial coffee houses and maybe try a couple of coffee house games. (Don't worry, there will be no open mics!) Fee $10.

Use the link below to register!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB85qZUpa9dWht2lteJ5ORovg7Xsi4eIhow1HbgoWRY051hA/viewform?pli=1

Is tea more your thing? We have got you covered! You can also use the link above to sign up for Drinks of History: Tea Time! on Saturday, January 25th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

01/13/2025

We are back to our regularly scheduled museum hours, which is open daily, 10am to 5pm. Call 301-769-2222 for more information! P.S. - this is a great time to bring groups! https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/docs/SMMD_Groups_Tours_WEB.pdf

01/13/2025

We are excited to announce we will be back and opening our doors on Tuesday, January 14th at 4pm! We have been working hard on renovations and working through some tricky weather but we are excited to welcome back our guests and show you what we have been working on!!
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We will see you on Tuesday!

12/09/2024

If you are looking for a way to capture the Christmas spirit. Then we have the answer for you!! Our Christmas Angel Tree.

The true magic of the season shines brightest through the power of giving—each Angel Tree gift you give is a spark of hope and love that captures the spirit of Christmas, reminding us that it truly is better to give than to receive.

We’re thrilled to partner with the Solomons Mission Center for the second year to bring a little extra magic to local children in need this holiday season!

Visit Jacqueline Morgan Day Spa and The Blue Shell Gifts and Decor, you'll see our Angel Tree loaded with the names of children in need of a brighter Christmas. Here’s how you can make a difference:

Pick a name from our tree.
Receive the child’s gift wish details.
Have fun shopping!
Return your wrapped gift by December 18 to our store.
As a heartfelt thank-you, everyone who participates will receive a handmade miniature oyster shell angel—a little reminder of the joy you’ve helped create.

The Solomons Mission Center is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families in need, offering food, clothing, and more to our neighbors.

12/09/2024

Children ages 1-6 years are invited to join for our Holiday Hoopla on Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 10:30-11:15 a.m. or 1-1:45 p.m. at the Southern Community Center! 🎄

Let's celebrate the upcoming holidays with games, crafts and more!

Preregistration is encouraged. To register online, please visit https://calvertcounty.perfectmind.com/.

12/09/2024

Join us for the Solomons Christmas Walk on Saturday, December 14th, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM! Experience the holiday magic with a day packed full of festive activities: • 1:00 PM: TubaChristmas performance at Our Lady Star of the Sea • 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Free professional Santa photos at the Solomons Mission Center • 3:00 PM: Carolers starting at Solomons Victorian Inn • 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Dance performance by Gracie’s Guys and Gals at the Gazebo • 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM: Children’s Choir at Our Lady Star of the Sea Historic Church • 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Lighted Boat Parade along the boardwalk • Evening Parade: Santa arrives with the Solomons Fire Department in the Fire Truck Parade, spreading holiday cheer!✨ Plus late-night shopping, live entertainment, and so much more! Celebrate the season with friends and family in our charming waterfront town.For a detailed schedule and more, visit solomonschristmaswalk.com.

12/09/2024

It doesn't feel possible that the first week of December is behind us. Time is flying and the holidays are coming in hot. No worries- let us take meal planning, shopping and prepping off your hands.
We have two options for Christmas and New Year's entertaining. Grazing platters or full dinners. You pick.
Oh, and we offer pick up options on both 12-24 and 12-31 so you can do one. Or both.
For pricing and ordering go to www.therealfoodstudio.com/shop
(you will be asked to choose your pick up date- delivery is not available)
Questions? email: [email protected]

As always, everything is gluten free and dairy free and of course:

12/01/2024

See flyer for our Lighted Christmas Walk Boat Parade Fleet Captain if interested in showing your boat off on Saturday, December 14th!

12/01/2024

Looking for breakfast with Santa? Join Santa at The CD Cafe on Saturday, December 14th, 2024. Try the food, it’s delicious! Don’t believe me? Ask the dishes ❤️

Reservations required: https://www.thecdcafe.com