Watch now 🎥: Imagine yourself on an outdoor adventure in the new “Southern Maryland featuring Charles County Trails & Waterways” promo video on YouTube!
Tucked away on the Southern Maryland shoreline, you’ll find Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s counties, coming together to give you one unforgettable getaway. 🦀🌅
From unique nature and history to local cuisine and craft beverages, it’s all closer than you think — and better than you imagined. 🎆
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The @mhgpmd Charles County Tour is almost here! Don't miss this unique self-guided tour on Saturday, May 16, where visitors can explore historic homes and grounds that reflect centuries of American history. Event proceeds support the Rich Hill historic site. For tickets and more information, visit the link in our bio.
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We're celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week all month long! Billie the Bass is hiding at some of our favorite locations throughout Charles County. Be the first to correctly guess his location, and you'll win a Charles County Recreation, Parks & Tourism prize pack! Here is today's clue:
Billie has traveled back in time! They're taking a well-deserved rest on a park bench right next to a historic brick house. This beautiful green space was once the sweeping estate of a famous Revolutionary War General. 🏛️🌳
Where do you think Billie is? Let us know in the comments below!
The @townoflaplatamd Summer Concert Series kicks off next Friday, May 22!
Running every Friday through August 28, these weekly concerts take place on the lawn at La Plata Town Hall. There is something for everyone with a variety of music styles ranging from country, jazz, oldies, military bands, and classic rock!
For more information, visit the link in our bio.
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The Port Tobacco Historic Village is open for the season! Tours are available Thursdays-Sundays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Bring the whole family for a step back in time as you learn about the facts and legends of this significant village, including one of Maryland's oldest ghost stories, The Legend of the Blue Dog.
Comment PORT TOBACCO and we'll DM you a link to learn more and plan your visit!
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National Travel and Tourism Week is May 3-9, but we're celebrating all month long! Billie the Bass is hiding at some of our favorite locations throughout Charles County. Be the first to correctly guess his location, and you'll win a Charles County Recreation, Parks & Tourism prize pack! Here is today's clue:
Billie is craving a delicious Maryland feast! They're relaxing on a weathered wooden pier with spectacular river views, waiting to share a steaming bushel of crabs with a famous "Captain." 🦀🌊
Where do you think Billie is? Let us know in the comments below!
@shlagelfarms famous strawberries are in season! Pick your own or buy pre-picked berries and support one of Charles County's agricultural staples. Comment FARM and we'll DM you a link to learn more about all the agricultural offerings here in Charles County! 🍓
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Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week with Ham, Splash and Billie all month long! 🏖️🌅
NTTW has been an annual tradition showcasing travel’s essential role in driving economic growth, creating jobs and enhancing quality of life across the United States.
For the month of May, Ham, Billie and Splash will be hiding throughout popular Southern Maryland locations, with a different theme each week. Enter via the rules below for your chance to win one of the stuffed animals or a prize pack! 🐷🦦🐟
Explore Charles County Rules: • The first person to comment the correct location on each post will win a Charles County prize packs • There will be two simultaneous giveaways on Instagram and Facebook, so there will be two winners for each week
Visit St. Mary’s MD and Calvert County Tourism Rules: • Email the correct location within 24 hours of each post to be entered for a chance to win the stuffed animal in the post
Be sure to follow @visitstmarysmd , @explorecharlescounty and @visitcalvertcounty on Facebook and Instagram to have the most chances to win. Good luck!
The Annual Port Tobacco Market Day is almost here! Join the Society for the Restoration of Port Tobacco this Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the historic Port Tobacco Courthouse for a showcase of some of Southern Maryland’s best local artists, vintage items, and vendors. For more information, visit the link in our bio.
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The Mattawoman Creek Art Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting visual arts. It features a gallery with roughly 8-10 exhibitions annually, showcasing local artists, along with art classes, workshops, and studio space. Admission is free and open to the public Friday-Sunday 11:00am-4pm. #charlescountymd #somd #visualarts #artgallery #philiptamorria
Thomas Stone National Historic Site reopens for the season on Saturday, April 25!
Visitors can tour the home of one of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, complete one of many Junior Ranger activities, hike along the site's trails, and more.
The site is located at 6655 Rose Hill Rd, Port Tobacco, MD, and will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Comment HISTORY and we'll DM you a link to learn more and plan your visit!
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