Explore Charles County

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The Crain Memorial Welcome Center remains closed today, May 15 due to a mechanical issue. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Due to a power outage, the Crain Memorial Welcome Center will be closed today, May 14. We apologize for the inconvenience.

The @Townoflaplata Summer Concert Series kicks off on 5/24! Running every Friday through 8/23, these weekly concerts take place on the lawn at La Plata Town Hall and offer variety of music styles! For more information, visit bit.ly/2pLw5QO.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Visit the @DrMuddHouse! Dr. Mudd, the doctor who set the broken leg of President Lincoln's assassin, resided here. Visit drmudd.org for more details!

Help us capture the vibrant spirit of Charles County Recreation, Parks and Tourism by showing us your selfie for a chance to win a Recreation, Parks and Tourism prize pack! Learn more and submit your selfie at bit.ly/rpt-selfie.

Mark your calendars! Classic cars and your favorite local food trucks join forces at this year's Classic Car & Carb Show on Saturday, May 11 at the Shops at Waldorf Center! Learn more at bit.ly/charlescountyc….

Join the Society for the Restoration of Port Tobacco at the Annual Port Tobacco Market Day on Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the historic Port Tobacco Courthouse. For more information and to register as a vendor, visit bit.ly/32zFQnq.

Thomas Stone National Historic Site reopens for the season on Saturday, April 20! Tour the home of one of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, complete Junior Ranger activities, hike along the site's two miles of trails, and more. Learn more: nps.gov/thst

Don't miss this Saturday's Recreation, Parks and Tourism Open House! Join us at Stagg Hall, the Crain Memorial Welcome Center, and Gilbert Run Park for Plein Air Art Events and tasty food trucks! Learn more and view the full schedule of events at bit.ly/4auglVe.

The Religious Freedom National Scenic Byway links historic buildings, landscapes, and waterways in southern MD to tell the story of the first gov't in Colonial America to introduce concepts of religious tolerance + separation of church and state. (📸: voxinferior on IG)

You can find some of the best crabs in the state in Charles County! For a full listing of all our incredible seafood restaurants, visit bit.ly/2DPKWmq.

Did you know that the Mount Aventine manor house, constructed in two phases in 1840 and 1860, is one of Charles County’s most important antebellum houses? Learn more about this historic property by visiting friendsofchapmansp.org.

Spring has sprung! Celebrate by spending some time in the great outdoors in one of the many parks in Charles County. Learn more about all the outdoor offerings we have by visiting bit.ly/3z11fVt.

Make the Crain Memorial Welcome Center your “one-stop shop” for planning your next Charles County outing! The Welcome Center, located on Rt. 301-North in Newburg, MD is a great place to visit to plan all your Charles County explorations.

The @DrMuddHouse opens for the season on Saturday, April 6! Tours will be available from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and Noon - 4 p.m. on Sundays. For full details, visit bit.ly/2IB7shd.

Last call! Today is the last day to enter to win a free registration to the St. Charles Running Festival on Saturday, April 13! Enter for a chance to win online at bit.ly/439zb1s.

Join the Society for the Restoration of Port Tobacco at the Annual Port Tobacco Market Day on Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the historic Port Tobacco Courthouse. For more information and to register as a vendor, visit bit.ly/32zFQnq.

Mark your calendars! The La Plata Farmers Market returns on Saturday, April 6! This beloved local market is a great way to #BuyLocal & #ShopSmall for a variety of farm produce, prepared foods and beverages, and more from small Southern Maryland businesses.

The St. Charles Running Festival returns to Regency Furniture Stadium on Saturday, April 13 and we're giving away five (5) free registrations! Enter for a chance to win online at bit.ly/439zb1s.