

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Historic Lecture: The Brick Chapel at St. Mary's City
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Step back in time and explore one of Maryland’s most significant historic landmarks. The Historic Preservation Commission invites you to attend the St. Mary’s City Historical Chapel Lecture, featuring Ruth M. Mitchell, Manager of Archaeological Services, for a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the Brick Chapel at Historic St. Mary’s City.

Originally constructed by Jesuit missionaries in the 1660s, the Brick Chapel stood for only a few decades before being dismantled and repurposed. Centuries later, archaeologists uncovered its foundation, leading to a careful reconstruction of the building. While the exterior was completed several years ago, a major milestone was reached in September 2025 with the installation of the interior exhibits.

This lecture will highlight the archaeological discoveries and historical research that informed how the chapel’s interior was interpreted and reconstructed. Attendees will learn about key features such as the altar, tabernacle, original brick foundation, 17th-century lead coffins, and the materials and finishes that brought this sacred space back to life.

? Thursday, January 29, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:30 p.m.
? Commissioners Meeting Room, Chesapeake Building, Leonardtown
? Attend in person or watch live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@StMarysCoGov

History enthusiasts, preservation advocates, and curious community members are all encouraged to attend. Join us for an evening of discovery, history, and storytelling rooted in St. Mary’s County’s rich past.

Learn more: https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/docs/Historic_Chapel_Lecture.pdf
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- **Event Categories**: meetups, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Leonardtown
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 41770 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown, MD, United States, Maryland 20650
- **lat**: 38.30289
- **long**: -76.63091
- **full address**: 41770 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown, MD, United States, Maryland 20650

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- **organizer**: St. Mary's County Government (https://allevents.in/org/st-marys-county-government/26186686)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 41770 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown, MD, United States, Maryland 20650
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** St. Mary's County Government
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** meetups, storytelling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Historic Lecture: The Brick Chapel at St. Mary's City ?
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