06/22/2026
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary close to home with events happening throughout Calvert County.
From historic sites to community gatherings, Calvert 250 highlights the founding of the United States and invites visitors to explore local stories and attractions. The Calvert 250 committee encourages an inclusive, yearlong statewide celebration and commemoration in 2026.
Check out this week’s events and exhibits:
America 250 Rock Painting Community Event
📍June 23 and 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The Tea Nook at Butterflies & Wishes Tea & Sweets in Chesapeake Beach
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Festival
📍June 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Calvert Library in Prince Frederick
Ghosts of the Revolution
📍June 27 at 7 p.m. at WhataBoba Lusby presented by Spooky Solomons
By Shore and Soil: Calvert County During the Revolutionary War
📍June 28 from 1-2 p.m. at the North Beach Maryland Town Hall
Landmark: Iconic American Views
📍Exhibit at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons through Sept. 20, 2026. Arts Building is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Farmers, Patriots & Traitors: Southern Maryland and the War of 1812
📍Exhibit at Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons; museum is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Community Mural Celebrating Calvert County's Story
📍Mural on display at Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons; museum is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A Scrapbook Journey: The Heroes of the Twin Beaches
📍Exhibit at the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum; museum is open daily 1-4 p.m.
America's 250 Anniversary: Featured Items and Exhibits
📍Exhibit at the Bayside History Museum in North Beach; museum is open Wed-Fri 9 a.m. to noon and 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The museum also hosts an exhibit table at the Saturday morning farmers market in North Beach every week.
Step into the Past: The Louis Goldstein Office
📍Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum's Visitor Center in St. Leonard
Visit visitcalvert.com/celebrate250 for the latest event information!