HERITAGE DAYS
Maryland's history comes to life at these events across the state. 

 

St. Clement’s Island Heritage Day
June 9
Pack a picnic lunch, bring the kids and camera for an Island excursion!  The St. Clement's Island Museum will offer free boat transportation to St. Clement's Island State Park where visitors can enjoy exhibitors, children's heritage games, and tours of the Blackistone Lighthouse replica.  Enjoy a hike around the island and photograph the osprey and scenic views of the Potomac River!  10 a.m. to 3 p.m.   Call 301-769-2222 for more info.St. Clement’s Island State park
Colton’s Point
St. Mary’s County
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Heritage Days Festival
June 9-10
Hundred-fifty arts & crafts and food booths; demonstrations, entertainment, encampments, carnival, historic tours, steam train excursions.
Cumberland
Allegany County
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Talbot County Juneteenth Celebration
June 16
According to Eric Lowery, President of the Frederick Douglass Honor Society, "Our goal is to celebrate the significant contributions of African Americans in our country, and reflect on the common values and ideals that we share as a community. Last year’s Juneteenth Celebration was particularly exciting with the dedication of the statue of Frederick Douglass at the Talbot County Courthouse -- and we are preparing another great program for this year.”
Academy Art Museum
Easton
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Juneteenth Festival and 5K Run/Walk
Jun 16, 2012
Free prizes and free entertainment for all ages, celebrating cultural diversity and freedom.
Freedom Park, Lexington Park, St. Mary's County
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Watkins Regional Park
Upper Marlboro Prince George's County
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Juneteenth
June 16
Juneteenth is one of the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States. On June 19th 1865, two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation (January 1, 1863) Union soldiers led by Major General Gordon Granger landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. The celebration of June 19th was coined “Juneteenth” and grew with more participation from descendants.
St. Charles
Charles County
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Grantsville Days
June 22-24
Grantsville Park. A family weekend. Continuous live entertainment, locally prepared foods, Lions chicken BBQ, parade, children’s games, fireworks and more. Sponsored by the Grantsville Lions Club.
Grantsville Park, Garrett County
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Nanticoke River Jamboree at Handsell
June 23
The Nanticoke River Jamboree is an annual event held at Handsell, usually in the month of June to celebrate the natural and historic resources of the Nanticoke River watershed area.  Each year the Jamboree features exhibits and demonstration by regional environmental and historic groups, a native Plant Sale, a variety of re-enactors, featuring yearly, Daniel Firehawk Abbott’s “Origins” program.  In addition you will find music, food and activities for the whole family including kayaking and biking opportunities provided by Adrenaline High, a local outfitter.
Vienna
Dorchester County
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Montgomery County Heritage Days
June 23-24, 2012
Over 40 towns open throughout the county for two days. Bring the whole family and enjoy all the fun-filled activities. You never knew history could be so much fun.
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