Mark Your Calendar: 250th Anniversary Events In Calvert County Are Here!
Calvert County will join nationwide observances marking the United States' 250th anniversary with a yearlong program in 2026. The county outlines commemorative events, educational programs and community initiatives that celebrate life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness while highlighting Marylanders’ contributions to the nation’s history and future. Highlights include Step into the Past: The Louis Goldstein Office, scheduled Saturdays and Sundays in 2026 at 11 a.m. at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum Visitor Center, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard. The event offers an interactive tour of Goldstein’s recreated Annapolis office and decades of Maryland history.
Additionally, America 250 Rock Painting will run Tuesdays in June beginning June 9, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The Tea Nook at Butterflies & Wishes Tea & Sweets, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach. Another program, Ghosts of the Revolution, is set for June 17, 2026 at 7 p.m. at WhataBoba, 232 Town Square Drive, Lusby. The Calvert 250 committee promotes an inclusive, yearlong statewide commemoration in 2026 and directs readers to the 250th Anniversary Grant Opportunities page for funding details, with support from the Maryland 250 Commission.
