Why ‘Presidents’ Day’ actually goes by another official name

An official list of federal holidays in the United States won’t feature “Presidents’ Day” among the observed holidays. Some may say that’s preposterous, as they’re certain that post offices and other federal entities are closed on such a day each February. While the third Monday of February is commonly referred to as “Presidents’ Day” throughout the United States, the day…

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Dandelion History and Fun Craft

Did you know that dandelions are not native to the Americans? They were brought here by Europeans during the seventeenth century. During that time, they were thought to possess medicinal properties. Learn all about the dandelion and a fun craft based on the dandelion from Historic St. Mary’s City.

The History of Shuffleboard

Shuffleboard was also popular in the early American colonies. Bridget Bishop was the first of nineteen people executed for witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692. She was somewhat disreputable as she operated taverns which had frivolous games like shuffleboard. So, clearly shuffleboard was well known in England and America from before and after the founding of the Maryland colony. It…

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Historic Sotterly Lecture

We are excited to see local historical institution Historic Sotterley is offering a live stream lecture next week. “Dr. Alan Taylor, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, holds the Thomas Jefferson Foundation Chair. A two-time Pulitzer Prize winner in American History, Taylor will speak to his newest publication, Thomas Jefferson’s Education: A social and political history of education in Virginia with an emphasis on…

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Lost Pet, Please Help

Someone in our community needs our help finding their lost dog. Please reply if anyone knows anything about the following … A Black and White Pitbull who goes by the name of Ace who has a skin condition with patches on his stomach and chest got out of our yard last night around 11:30pm. We believe someone may have picked…

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Spring news: A Harrier, some history, and a very big painting

Holy Hopping Harrier! Earlier this spring, with the assistance of Naval Test Wing Atlantic and Nalls Aviation, the AV­8B Harrier was relocated from a display on base to the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum. This aircraft, BuNo 161576, was the 4th production AV­8B built. It served with Strike Aircraft Test Directorate, VX­5 and the Naval Strike Aircraft Test Squadron. It…

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Need Top Soil?

Posted By: Scaggs Site Development Posted: April 12th. Screened Top Soil…Taking orders for next week. $375 a load Northern Calvert/Southern AA. $400 to huntingtown, $450 to prince frederick. Please call the office for delivery 410.257.6763 or contact us through our website ScaggsExcavating.com

Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy

Sixteen Candidates – Eight from Charles County –Graduate from Justice Academy Corrections Entrance Level Training Program Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry is proud to announce the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy (SMCJA) celebrated the graduation of sixteen correctional officers from the Corrections Entrance Level Training Program (CELTP) at a ceremony held March 18 at Maurice McDonough High School in…

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