The schoolhouse has been preserved and is stabilized through regular maintenance. Although this site is not open to the public it does offer exterior interpretive panels for the passerby to read and there are tours that are available by pre-arrangement.

Founded in 1744, the present church was built in 1767, designed by William Boulton who crafted the woodwork at nearby Sotterley Plantation. It is an outstanding example of colonial architecture.

St. Francis Xavier Parish was founded in 1662 making it the oldest Catholic Parish in the Thirteen Original Colonies. The current church was built in 1731 and has been in continuous use as a Church. The Newtowne Manor House, which adjoins the Church, served as the focal point for Jesuit Missionaries in St Mary's County.

Grave locator for the oldest Catholic Parish in the Thirteen Original Colonies.

The first wooden church was built here in Valley Lee between 1638 and 1642. The current church built in 1799, is home to the oldest Episcopal Parish in Maryland.

St. Peter Claver Church of Ridge was not in existence when the Black Catholics attended Mass at various churches in the county. St. Peter emerged and blossomed from what was for nearly twenty years as part of St. Michael’s Church in Ridge, Maryland. The Church is nearby to the Cardinal Gibbons Institute.

Based in South Carolina, the Abbeville Institute seeks to preserve the culture and traditions of the South.

St. Mary's County Genealogical Society founded in1977. A non-profit organization committed to the promotion and encouragement of genealogical and historical research.Our mission is to encourage the preservation and maintenance of records of genealogical and historic interest in St. Mary's County. We believe in the importance of life-long learning and sharing our knowledge. Please check our events page on our website for the current program schedule. Our meetings are open to the public.

The Calvert County Historical Society collects, preserves, publishes, and disseminates historical facts for cultural purposes.

An excellent source for books about St. Mary's County History and help with questions through their reference department. Branches are in Leonardtown, Charlotte Hall and Lexington Park.

The Historical Society of Charles County, Inc. was established in 1961 to preserve, research and promote the heritage of Charles County, Maryland.

Electronic index to equity cases of St. Mary's County courts. Database identified as SMEQUITY. Equity includes mortgage foreclosures, petitions concerning real and personal property, trust estates, settlements of decedents' estates, contract disputes, divorce, alimony, dissolutions of businesses, insolvencies, injunctions, land sale ratifications, and real and personal property title disputes. Entries give date, case number, names of parties, summary of matter in dispute, and citation. Accessible through names of individuals, firms, and institutions; names of tracts; placenames; and topics such as railroads, mills, and ships. Provides references to the following records: ST. MARY'S COUNTY COURT Equity papers series 1815-1851 [MSA C1591] and ST. MARY'S COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Equity papers series 1852-1873 [MSA C1592 and CM881].

Historic St. Mary's City is a large public access area with four public museums and is a re-creation of the original colonial capitol of Maryland and also the original settlers village. It has several Living History Museums staffed by traditionally dressed period actors and archaeologists, reconstructed colonial buildings,including ongoing year-round outdoor historical re-enactments, a working colonial farm and the fully working replica of The Dove sailing ship which was one of the two original settlers ships that established the first Maryland colony, (Maryland's' historical equivalent of the Mayflower)

A good place to start is the Reference and Research Tab

This museum is dedicated to naval aviation research, development, testing and evaluation. The museum has an outdoor aircraft park as well as indoor exhibits.

The Historical Society of Baltimore County collects, preserves and interprets the rich history of Baltimore County for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations. The society, incorporated in 1959, is more than fifty years old; whereas the earliest record of Baltimore County dates to 1659 – making the county itself more than 350 years old.

Dr. Lois Green Carr, distinguished historian and preeminent authority on life in 17th and 18th century Maryland, secured a grant from The Society of the Ark and the Dove to preserve and make her research notes digitally accessible through the Maryland State Archives. Entries vary from just a name to more complete biographical information, including family relationships and political positions held in the colony. The Career Files consist of over 47,000 5x8 index cards and slips of paper that cover over 6600 individuals. There are files on both men and women. To see the Career File note cards for a specific individual, find names using the index then search for that individual. You may either search by first or by last name. On the search screen on the Archives website select from the drop down list selecting St. Mary's City Career Files.

The Piney Point Lighthouse Museum is a white two-story structure on the north campus of the park and houses museum exhibits, the Lighthouse Lens Museum Store and offers restrooms and visitor information. Guests are encouraged to begin their visitor experience at the museum where you can sign in, pay admission, and obtain a tour guide who will then provide escort to the Potomac River Maritime Exhibit on the north campus and the lighthouse and keeper's quarters on the south campus. Those who desire to climb to the top of the lighthouse must be accompanied by a staff person or volunteer. For more information on the Museum and Historic Park click on the name above.

Point Lookout is a peninsula formed by the confluence of the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River. It attracted attention from the outset of English colonization in America. Captain John Smith explored the Point in 1612. In 1632 it was included in King Charles I's grant to George Calvert, Lord Baltimore. Calvert's younger son, Leonard, Maryland's first governor, claimed the Point for his personal manor in 1634. A Civil War museum is located inside the park and displays the history of use during that time. For more information click on the name above.

The Maryland Historical Society, founded in 1844, is the oldest cultural institution in the state. The society "collects, preserves, and interprets objects and materials reflecting Maryland's diverse heritage." MdHS has a museum, library, holds educational programs, and publishes scholarly works on Maryland.

Sotterley is the sole surviving Tidewater plantation in Maryland that is fully accessible to the public. This architecturally unique residence features fine period woodwork. A slave cabin and more than 25 out-buildings show the Plantation's 300-year evolution.

The Sons of the American Revolution is the premier male lineage society in the United States, with members documenting their direct descent from a Patriot Ancestor who supported the cause of American independence between 1775 and 1783. The Maryland Society of the Sons of the American Revolution predates the national organization, and was established on April 20, 1889.

Based in Kentucky, Maryland to Kentucky and Beyond Inc. was formed to bring together descendants of Maryland to Kentucky pioneers who are researching in history and genealogy, to share ideas, information and methods in historical and genealogical research, and to publish genealogical information related to Maryland to Kentucky pioneers and their descendants.

The Order of the Crown of Charlemagne was organized in the United States on January 1, 1939 and incorporated in the District of Columbia on October 10, 1939. It is an independent patriotic and lineal society named in honor of the Emperor Charles the Great (742-814). The Order undertakes historical and genealogical research to perpetuate the memory and to honor the name of Emperor Charlemagne.

Founded in 1952, this all-volunteer, non-profit organization works to fulfill its mission of preserving and promoting the County’s long and diverse history.

St. Clements Island - Potomac River Museum 38370 Point Breeze Road End of Route 242 onto Bayview Drive Colton's Point, MD 20626 301-769-2222 FAX: 301-769-2225 This museum features information on the landing of Maryland colonists in 1634 and the first Roman Catholic Mass in the English speaking colonies. It traces the history of the area and life along the Potomac River through archaeological exhibits and cultural events. St. Clements Island can be clearly seen from the museum grounds. The annual Blessing of the Fleet occurs here on the first full weekend in October. The museum also hosts the annual Christmas Doll & Train Exhibit. Visit their store run by the Friends of St. Clements Island called Crab Claw Museum Store, Rosa Hance, Manager.

The Society of the Cincinnati is the nation's oldest patriotic organization, founded in 1783 by officers of the Continental Army and their French counterparts who served together in the American Revolution. Its mission is to promote knowledge and appreciation of the achievement of American independence and to foster fellowship among its members. Now a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the principles and ideals of its founders, the modern Society maintains its headquarters, library, and museum at Anderson House in Washington, D.C.

The objectives of the Maryland Society are the collection and preservation of rolls, records, books, and other documents relating to the War of 1812. The Society encourages research into the history of the War of 1812 and those who fought as well as the cherishing, maintenance and extension of the institutions of American freedom; the fostering of true patriotism and love of country.

Information about historic sites to visit in St. Mary's County and more.

With a history dating back to the late 17th century, Summerseat is a 120-acre working farm with a Queen-Anne style house, outbuildings, and more.

This website describes historic byways and trails throughout the southern three Maryland counties. These trails include the Star-Spangled Banner Trail (War of 1812); Maryland Civil War Trail; Religious Freedom National Scenic Byway; Southern Maryland Horse History Trail; and the Patuxent Wine Trail.

Information about the Leonardtown Business Association (LBA) Check this website for news of Leonardtown Businesses.

Cemetery Located in Leonardtown, MD Charles Memorial Gardens provides a truly beautiful and dignified setting in the wooded, rolling hills of southern Maryland. The staff of this family-owned cemetery is dedicated to ensuring your loved one is provided a dignified resting place that honors and respects their memory.

Source provides an educational link for students studying at home and all children interested in their family history.