Maryland Day Celebrations
Maryland Day was established in 1903 to commemorate when settlers traveling in two ships- the Ark and the Dove- first stepped on Maryland soil on March 25, 1634. They named the small island they first landed on St. Clement’s. Today, you can celebrate Maryland Day on St. Clement’s Island, along with many other celebrations across Maryland- check them out below!
Maryland Day Celebrations:
Listen to Maryland artists, enjoy delicious food, view a strange history exhibit and much more at Maryland Day Festival 2024.
Learn more about the Piscataway Native Americans from the Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers at the Crofton Library.
Enjoy free admission at the Maryland Center for History and Culture from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. by registering here.
Visit St. Clement’s Island Museum for free from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and learn about the island’s unique history.
Historic St. Mary’s City will offer free admission to anyone on Maryland Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hammond Harwood House is also celebrating their 250th anniversary- celebrate Maryland Day with them on March 23rd from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for free.
Visit Maryland Hall in our state’s capital to celebrate Indigenous artists. Ayanna Proctor (Piscataway and Susquehannock) will be presenting traditional items. Louis Campbell (Lumbee), a revered dancer and regalia creator in the Baltimore region will be leading a music and dance performance and Bico Newman (Choptico Band of Indians, Piscataway Conov Tribe,) will hold a panel discussion.
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