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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

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P.R.A.D. Inc. Accepts Applications For 2012 Grant Awards

from:Calvert Marine Museum

Patuxent River Appreciaton Day, Inc. (P.R.A.D, Inc.) is pleased to announce the opening of the 2012 grant round. Non-profit organizations that provide educational programs or...

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Oscar And Olive Osprey: A Family Takes Flight

from:Calvert Marine Museum

Sunday Conversations is a great opportunity to discover new books and meet local authors with topics of interest in and around the Chesapeake Bay. Janie Suss will present “Oscar...

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Annual Bugeye Ball at the Calvert Marine Museum

from:Calvert Marine Museum

You’re invited to an evening of dining, dancing, and gaming at the Calvert Marine Museum’s Annual Bugeye Ball.  Join the air of excitement and mystery of the Roaring...

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Heartstring Quartet Appearing Live

from:Calvert Marine Museum

The Celtic Society of Southern Maryland in partnership with the Calvert Marine Museum presents the Heartstring Quartet.Heartstring is a multi-faceted, unique quartet from the UK...

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CMM Voted Best Of The Bay Museum

from:Calvert Marine Museum

Bay Weekly 2011 Reader Poll Numbers are Tallied. The Calvert Marine Museum was again chosen by Bay Weekly readers as the BEST OF THE BAY MUSEUM for 2011. For the past twelve years...

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Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration 2012

from:Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center

Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King with a community art activity!  Each year, Annmarie invites guests to help create a community art installation ...

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Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Solomons, Maryland with AmericanTowns Solomons Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Calvert County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Solomons organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Solomons is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

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Weekend Activities in and around Solomons

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Solomons area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Maryland’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

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Winning the Real Estate Game in Solomons in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Maryland  is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

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An Invitation to our Solomons Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Solomons, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

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Birthday Party Sleepovers At The Calvert Marine Museum

from:Calvert Marine Museum

Solomons, MD - Want to give your child that ultimate birthday party? Sign up for a Birthday Overnight, and choose one of the Camp-In themes for children 7 – 12 years old at the...

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Camp-In Overnight At The Calvert Marine Museum

from:Calvert Marine Museum

Stay overnight with the sting rays and otters Bubbles and Squeak, and experience the museum in a whole new way! This is an ideal adventure for church groups, scout troops,...

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From Trash To Sea Glass Treasure

from:Calvert Marine Museum

Richard LaMotte returns to Sunday Conversations with Chesapeake AuthorsBack by popular demand, Richard LaMotte, recognized sea glass expert and author of “Pure Sea Glass,”...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

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Northern High School Photography Exhibit On Display

from:Calvert Marine Museum

The Calvert Marine Museum is pleased to be hosting a photography exhibit by local art students from Northern High School. Under the guidance of art instructor, Laura Rozengota,...

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Still Time For Last Minute Shoppers! Discover The Museum Store In Solomons

from:Calvert Marine Museum

Still time to shop locally for your holiday gifts! Discover the Museum Store at the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons for Chesapeake Bay treasures! Choose from hundreds of items...

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PEM Talks Continue In 2012 At The Calvert Marine Museum

from:Calvert Marine Museum

Discover “bones” of the past that lie hidden around us! Enjoy PEM Talks at the Calvert Marine Museum with thoughtful discourse on Paleontology, the Environment, and Maritime...

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Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Maryland

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Maryland Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

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New Bugeye At Calvert Marine Museum

from:Calvert Marine Museum

WHAT HAS ALL THAT HAMMERING BEEN ABOUT? A new “bugeye”constructed at the Calvert Marine MuseumIf you have driven past the museum in the last six months, you might have noticed...

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PEM Talks: Lost Landmarks Series

from:Calvert Marine Museum

The Calvert Marine Museum PEM Talks: Lost Landmark Series will feature Laura Trieschmann discussing the role of country stores in rural life.  FREE to the public in the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

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Annual Lighted Boat Parade

from:Calvert Marine Museum

Boat captains and crews are invited to participate in the Solomons Lighted Boat Parade during the 27th annual Solomons Christmas Walk. All boats, any size, shape, or make are...

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Garden In Lights - A Magical Light Show 2011

Garden In Lights is a magical tour that takes visitors on a beautiful trip through the glittering woods.  As you stroll the protected path, you will be transported to a...

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Solomons Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

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This Christmas, Give The Give Of Membership

from:Calvert Marine Museum

Perfect gift idea for friends and familyThis year, why not consider giving friends and family the gift of membership to the Calvert Marine Museum. A Museum membership offers...

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Calvert Marine Museum Presents Chesapeake Bay Stories

from:Calvert Marine Museum

Sunday Conversations is a great opportunity to discover new books and meet local authors who have written about topics of interest in and around the Chesapeake Bay. Raymond...

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The Power of a Single Vote - Solomons Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Solomons elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

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CAASA’s 11th Annual Step-by-Step 5K Fun Run/Walk

Runners and walkers welcome!!  Join us and help raise funds for Project Graduation and other CAASA-sponsored events, such as the Youth Summit, Mini-Grant Program, and...

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Calvert County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Calvert County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Calvert County Maryland area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

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Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Maryland MD

Maryland Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Maryland. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

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Homeschool Children Are Invited for Open House

from:Calvert Marine Museum

The Calvert Marine Museum is offering a Homeschool Open House. The event is open to all homeschoolers and their parents, but is most appropriate for elementary through middle...

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The Legacy Of Segregation

from:Calvert Marine Museum

PEM Talks continue with Kirsti UunilaThe Calvert Marine Museum will present the second PEM Talk in the Lost Landmarks Series. The Legacy of Segregation talk will be given by...

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Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Solomons and across the country. With...

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Find Maryland Corn Mazes - Get lost in a Maryland haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Maryland corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

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The Calvert Marine Museum Announces Participation In The 2011 Combined Federal Campaign

from:Calvert Marine Museum

The 2011 Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA) has officially launched and the Calvert Marine Museum Society is on the list of participating...

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Bozick Distributors Donates Dream Seats

from:Calvert Marine Museum

Bozick Distributors, Inc., a Calvert Marine Museum supporter for over 16 years, donated and raffled four front row seats to each of the museum’s 2012 concerts. “These four...

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Halloween In The Garden

Daytime Trick-or-Treating for all ages!Looking for something SPOOKtacular to do for Halloween? Bring the family to Annmarie for a safe and spook-free daytime trick-or-treating...

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Prad Parade Float Contest

from:Calvert Marine Museum

Prizes awarded for creativity, beauty and charmJoin in the fun and start building your float to be entered in the Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD) Parade Float Contest....

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Patuxent River Celebration

from:Calvert Marine Museum

Solomons, MD -  Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD) is celebrating 33 years. The longest running festival in Southern Maryland promises two days of free family fun for...

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Sunday Conversations With Chesapeake Authors

from:Calvert Marine Museum

Free Series Sunday Conversations is a great opportunity to discover new books and meet local authors who have written about topics of interest in and around the Chesapeake...

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Folksinger Gordon Bok Appearing Live

from:Calvert Marine Museum

See American folksinger/songwriter Gordon Bok appearing live at the Calvert Marine Museum.  A leader in preserving, collecting, and creating rich and intense songs of the...

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Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Maryland MD

We have the best Maryland apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Maryland. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in...

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Rediscovering Cenozoic Ecologies from Isotopes - Lecture

from:Calvert Marine Museum

Free public lecture about mammals that lived 66.5 million years ago. Dr. Dana Biasatti will present “Paleocologies and Paleoclimates of Cenozoic Mammals from Northwest China...

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PEM Talks At The Calvert Marine Museum

from:Calvert Marine Museum

Enjoy PEM Talks at the Calvert Marine Museum with thoughtful discourse on Paleontology, the Environment, and Maritime History, the three themes covered by the museum’s exhibits....

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Paddlefest 2011

from:Calvert Marine Museum

Did you know that paddlesports are the fastest growing form of recreational boating in the United States? The Calvert Marine Museum is hosting the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s...

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Lighthouse Enthusiasts Challenged To See Ten Lighthouses In 2 Days

from:Calvert Marine Museum

Solomons, MD - The Chesapeake Chapter of the U.S. Lighthouse Society will host the 8th Annual Maryland Lighthouse Challenge at all of the Chesapeake Bay area lighthouses.The...

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ZZ Top and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Ultimate Fan

from:Calvert Marine Museum

Great seats are still available for ZZ Top & Joan Jett and the Blackhearts  at the Calvert Marine Museum. Be the Ultimate Fan and bid online to experience a CMM concert...

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Real Estate Agents: Be the Local Expert for Solomons