St. Clement's Island Museum

09/03/2026

Here is a female ruddy duck decoy handcrafted by master carver Tom Deagal of St. Mary’s County, Maryland, in 2007. This decoy was donated to the St. Mary’s County Museum Division by Tom Waring.

09/02/2026

Wayback Wednesday (Episode 7.35): The First Catholic Settlement in North America

09/02/2026

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO water taxi operation TODAY, September 2, 2026. Please call 301-769-2222 for more information.

09/01/2026

On September 12, our very own Karen Stone will be discussing her book, "Shipwreck on the Potomac: Disaster in the Pursuit of Lincoln's Killer" with The Steamship Historical Society of America! Be sure to sign up for the ZOOM link below free.

SIGN UP: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gL5MaydwQt6jTqIaMF-Qyw

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Shipwreck on the Potomac Presented by Karen Stone

08/31/2026

Take a cruise! The brand new water taxi runs most days, 10am to 2pm. Please call 301-769-2222 for more info before visiting and to check operations as extenuating circumstances and adverse weather can prevent cruising.

INFO: https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/.../Mus.../StClementsIsland/

NOTE: The museum is currently under construction and will not be open until 2027. Info:https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/docs/SCIMOverview.pdf

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08/29/2026

If you are or know anyone in the Chesapeake Bay area here in Maryland that works around blue crabs, conservation or Chesapeake Bay management, please consider signing up here to take part in a short game & interview. Participants will be given $20 for taking part.

SIGN UP: https://forms.gle/CBe5Hm5YHywBqmB79

This survey is part of the process for a PhD student's research into the subject, and the museums have been pleased to assist with this work!

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08/28/2026

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO water taxi operation on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Please call 301-769-2222 for more information.

08/27/2026

Here is a photograph from the 1940s showing students playing in front of the Charlotte Hall Schoolhouse, located in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. The photo is a donation from Adam Cropper. If anyone has photos of the Charlotte Hall Schoolhouse that they would like to share, please feel free to post/share them!

08/26/2026

Wayback Wednesday (Episode 7.34): America's First Saint

08/25/2026

On September 12, our very own Karen Stone will be discussing her book, "Shipwreck on the Potomac: Disaster in the Pursuit of Lincoln's Killer" with the The Steamship Historical Society of America! Be sure to sign up for the ZOOM link below free.

SIGN UP: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gL5MaydwQt6jTqIaMF-Qyw

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