St. Clement's Island Museum

06/23/2026

Join us for a fun and relaxed opportunity to explore creativity through a variety of artistic mediums. Participants will experiment with different forms of art such as drawing, painting, simple weaving, sculpting and other hands-on projects.

INFO: https://www.facebook.com/events/1332171392148356

06/22/2026

Check out our dinner & a cruise series below!

🚤 Dinner, history, scenic views, and a cruise on the Potomac River? Yes, please!

The St. Mary’s County Museum Division is excited to announce the return of the 2026 Dinner & a Cruise Series at St. Clement's Island Museum. This year’s lineup features a brand-new water taxi vessel, expanded routes, and a variety of themed cruises exploring local history, ecology, maritime heritage, and more.

Cruise topics include:
⚓ A Conversation with Local Historian Julia King
⚓ Blackistone Lighthouse
⚓ World War II
⚓ An Ecological Look at the Potomac
⚓ The Oyster Wars
⚓ Haunted River Cruises
⚓ Star Gazing

Whether you're interested in local history, breathtaking waterfront views, or a unique evening on the water, there's a cruise for everyone.

🎟 Traditional dinner cruises: $95 per person (includes dinner)
🧺 Picnic-style cruises: $25 per person

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

📅 View the full schedule and purchase tickets: https://bit.ly/DinnerCruise2026
📧 Questions? Contact [email protected]

06/19/2026

Today for Juneteenth: Even though the museum itself is closed for reconstruction, the museum store is open 10am to 5pm in the annex near the parking lot and the water taxi is running (with certain restrictions) 10am to 2pm. Call 301-769-2222 for info before visiting!

06/18/2026

Here is a photo of the clamming boat Frisky built by Charles David Lawrence of Abell, Maryland in 1976. St. Mary’s County Museum Division Collections. Does anyone remember Charles David Lawrence?

06/17/2026

Wayback Wednesday (Episode 7.24): Cresap's War between Maryland & Pennsylvania

06/16/2026

The new museum building is coming along great! Here is a view from the water!

06/12/2026

The St. Clement's Island Museum water taxi is running most days, 10am to 2pm, with temporary passenger limit restrictions. Please call 301-769-2222 before visiting to check on weather, availability and other info.

06/11/2026

Check out this photo from the 1980s of Fred Cheseldine with three Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police (Maryland Department of Natural Resources - Natural Resources Police) helping him mount his punt gun on the skiff below for photos. The gun was assembled in 1924 by George Walter Cheseldine who also built the skiff. The photo is courtesy of Agnes Cheseldine.

06/10/2026

Wayback Wednesday (Episode 7.23): Governor Thomas Greene

06/09/2026

Are you looking for an evening that combines the beauty of the Potomac with fascinating local lore and delicious seafood?

INFO & TICKETS:

Dinner & A Cruise Series 2026 will feature two distinct styles of cruises, each offering a relaxing and memorable experience on the Potomac River. The first option is our classic Dinner Cruise and the Second is a Picnic Style Cruise.