Take in a local play! Stroll through a colorful art exhibit! Energize yourself with lively music! Experience the electricity of a fun festival! Opportunities to entertain your soul and excite your senses are right outside your door.

Theatre
Port Tobacco Players, La Plata
301.932.6819
With recent productions like 1776, The Elephant Man, Don’t Drink the Water, Bye Bye Birdie, and Romeo & Juliet, this talented theatre company offers quality entertainment at affordable prices.

Black Box Theatre at the Indian Head Center for the Arts, Indian Head
301.743.3040
See fabulous shows like Last of the Red Hot Lovers, Same Time Next Year, and Brighton Beach Memoirs. Or, choose to stir your soul with an evening filled with blues harmonica or folk music and local lore. This theatre will be one you will want to frequent!

Hard Bargain Players Theater in the Woods, Accokeek
301.645.0001
Spend an evening under a canopy of oak trees as you view uplifting works by diverse playwrights. Choose from up to 8 full-length productions played throughout the year that reflect the community’s cultural identity.

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Music
Southern Maryland Concert Band, Waldorf
571.633.9180
Formed in 1984 as an all-volunteer, non-profit, community-based ensemble of adult and student instrumentalists, the Southern Maryland Concert Band is dedicated to performing quality concert band music for audiences in Southern Maryland. Enjoy an afternoon or evening listening to inspired music played at shows scheduled throughout the year. And if you fancy big band music, check out their Swing Band!

College of Southern Maryland, Fine Arts Center, La Plata
301.934.7828
Here you’ll find musical theatre, drama, dance, music, and interesting art galleries. Take in a variety of local musicians, wider known ensembles like the U.S. Marine Corps Band, and CSM's own barbershop group, Southern Mix, concert choir and chamber singers.

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Arts
Mattawoman Creek Art Center at Purse State Park, Marbury
301.743.5159
New art forms, concepts, and ideas are displayed at this art center located in beautiful Purse State Park. Light and airy art galleries feature the interesting creations of local artisans. You can even rent studio space to show off your own works of art! Free admission.

College of Southern Maryland, Fine Arts Center, La Plata
301.934.7828
Here you’ll find it all…from musical theatre and drama, to dance, music, and interesting art galleries. Be sure to attend a free “Chautauqua”, a unique, American tradition where scholars, actors, and the local community come together in a tent under the stars to watch a presentation from America's past and talk about the characters and ideas of the times being portrayed. Five community colleges dotted across the face of Maryland serve as the sites for these programs.

Charles County Arts Alliance, La Plata
301.392.5900
If you have a passion for the arts, here’s a way to become an active member of the cultural community of Charles County!

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Festivals
APRIL
College of Southern Maryland Spanish Music Festival, La Plata
301.934.7828
Celebrate the colorful and diverse music of the Hispanic culture!

MAY
ArtsFest, Indian Head
301.932.5900
Enjoy live entertainment and shopping for original works of art!

Fire Up and “Thundr” Out
America’s Rolling Thunder Rally, La Plata
301.893.2900
Come out and enjoy live music, dancing, contests and games, a parade, celebrity guests, and a custom motorcycle show…all in honor of the men and women who have served our Nation.

JUNE
Cobb Island Days, Cobb Island
301.259.0160
Frolic in the sun as you enjoy a carnival, crafts and games, a parade, live entertainment, and food!

Piscataway’s Annual Festival and Pow Wow, Waldorf
301.372.1932
Learn about the local Indian culture as you enjoy Native American dancing, singing, and arts and crafts.

JULY
“Independence Days”, Port Tobacco
301.392.1776
Celebrate the birthday of the Declaration of Independence at the Thomas Stone National Historic Site.

Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival, Coltons Point
301.769.2222
Move to the tunes of cool, live jazz while you indulge in fresh seafood on the lawn of the St. Clement’s Island Potomac River Museum. A little over an hour southeast of Waldorf in St. Mary’s County.

AUGUST
Annual Durham Parish Festival, Nanjemoy
301.743.7099
Come and savor Southern Maryland food, baked goods, and local produce at this festival that has been held annually by the church congregation since 1847!

SEPTEMBER
Charles County Rotary Club’s Annual Lobster Festival, La Plata
301.440.7199
Mmmm…lobsters, clams, hamburgers, and hot dogs! Treat your taste buds as you enjoy live entertainment!

OCTOBER
Annual “When the Hammer Falls” Crab Fest, Popes Creek
301.609.4132
Enjoy crab races, raffles and door prizes, and plenty of seafood and non-seafood cuisine! Held at Captain Billy’s Crab House

DECEMBER
Annual Holiday Festival and Craft Fair, Indian Head
301.743.5574
Sip hot cider as you sample homemade goodies, enjoy local entertainment, and browse through craft and collectible displays.

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Historical Sites & Museums
Southern Maryland is rich with interesting history and folklore. Whether you’re a history buff or a sightseer, you’re sure to find something that will intrigue and entertain you!

Dr. Samuel A. Mudd House, Waldorf
Follow a costumed guide as you’re led through this two-story, two-part early Victorian frame farmhouse that was home to Dr. Samuel A. Mudd, the man who examined and treated the leg of John Wilkes Booth after he assassinated President Lincoln. View the central structure that was built in 1754 and is furnished with original and family pieces from the time period.

American Indian Cultural Center, Waldorf
Tour exhibits reflecting American Indian tribal structure, art, and lodging construction.

Smallwood Retreat House, Marbury
Visit this home that was built in 1760 and belonged to General William Smallwood who was heavily involved in the American Revolution and achieved the highest rank of Major General at the Battle of Camden.

African-American Heritage Society, La Plata
Learn about the many contributions of African-American citizens of Southern Maryland from 1658 to present. View and learn about artifacts that were used during the time of slavery.

La Plata Train Station, La Plata
Smile for a photo with an authentic red caboose, parked on a track next to this old, historic train station that recalls the impact of the railroad on La Plata’s existence.

Port Tobacco Courthouse, Port Tobacco
Learn about the history of Port Tobacco from costumed docents as they lead you through the Courthouse.

Port Tobacco One-Room School, Port Tobacco
Tour this school house that was built in 1876 and used as a school until 1953!

Thomas Stone National Historic Site, Port Tobacco
Marvel at the historical beauty of Haberadventure, the country home of Thomas Stone who was one of four Maryland signers of the Declaration of Independence, a Continental Congressman, and a framer of the Articles of Confederation.

Durham Parish, Durham
View a replica of the ancient sundial used to determine the time of service at this church that was built in 1692!

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