# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Rebels & Redcoats: A Southern Maryland Revolutionary War Family Event (FREE)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Rebels & Redcoats: A Southern Maryland Revolutionary War Family Event

FREE family fun event commemorating the American War for Independence as it happened in St. Mary's County. This event is being held on land at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and on St. George Island near the site of the Battle of St. George Island – the only Revolutionary War battle to occur in Maryland.

Exhibits and displays by other organizations related to our local 18th century history will also be on hand, along with food trucks, educational and period programing, kids and family activities, reenactors, period encampment, military demonstrations and much more.

DON'T MISS! Experience life in camp for Maryland’s Revolutionary War soldiers and militia men as we continue the celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Visit their tents, learn about what they wore and carried, join the militia for a rifle drill, and listen to some military music.

Schedule of Events (Updated daily and subject to change):

BOTH DAYS at Piney Point
-Military Drills in camp
-Narrated Boat Tour ($5 per person, tickets required, only 30 max per cruise) at 10:30, 12:00, and 1:30. TICKETS: TBD
-Musket and cannon firing demonstrations from the beach
-18th Century Music by Music of the Regiment
-Ship's Company Living History Unit
-18th century brewing and other demonstrations
-Kids activities and more
-Distaff cooking in Military camps
-Period vendors
-Modern Exhibitors and Food trucks
-Games and other 18th century activities
-MPT Video Excerpts from The American Revolution by Ken Burns
-Continuous bus service from remote parking lot to both event sites

SATURDAY ONLY at Piney Point
-18th century music by Music of the Regiment
-Meet the Author: Andrew Lawler, A Perfect Frenzy
-18th century Tavern Night 5-8 (ticket required) TICKET LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/1465968205088461

BOTH DAYS on St. George Island
-Story Time with Leonardtown Library
-Meet Lord Dunmore (British commander)
-A conversation with Lord Dunmore & author Andrew Lawler
-Cannon firing demonstrations from shipboard
-Exhibit of 18th century objects found on St. George Island and more
-Revolutionary Attire: Clothing of the Period
-18th century music by David & Ginger Hildebrand
-Distaff cooking in Military camps
-Period vendors
-Modern Exhibitors and Food trucks
-Games and other 18th century activities
-MPT Video Excerpts from The American Revolution by Ken Burns courtesy of our friends at Maryland Public Television (MPT)
-Continuous bus service from remote parking lot to both event sites

SUNDAY ONLY on St. George Island
-18th century music by David & Ginger Hildebrand
-Meet the Author: Andrew Lawler, A Perfect Frenzy
-DAR Marker dedication at 1:00 p.m.

VENDORS (Updated Regularly & Subject to Change):
-Sue's Old Fashions
-Potomac Heritage Trail
-Thomas Stone National Historic Site
-Port Tobacco Chapter, NSDAR
-SMC Historical Society
-Sons of the American Revolution
-SOMD National Heritage Area
-Youth Virginia Regiment
-Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
-Ship's Company Living History
-The Friends of Point Lookout
-John Hanson Chapter NSDAR
-Brookes Company of the Maryland Militia
-First MD Regiment
-MPT

PARKING:
Parking & Shuttle: All parking will be FREE off-site at Piney Point Elementary School. FREE shuttles will be provided for transportation to the event. Shuttles will begin running at 9:00 AM and circulate from parking areas to the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and St. George Island. The last shuttle will leave Piney Point Lighthouse Museum at 4:30 PM. There will be no public parking at the museum except for vehicles displaying appropriate handicap parking permits.

No smoking of any kind will be permitted on museum grounds.

Only service animals are permitted inside museum buildings.

EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE.

This event is part of the Southern Maryland Semiquincentennial, Maryland's 250th and America 250th celebrations, commemorating Southern Maryland's contributions to our nation's founding.

Made possible by the Commissioners of St. Mary's County, St. Mary's County Museum Division, Southern Maryland National Heritage Area, Maryland Public Television (MPT), Southern Maryland Semiquincentennial Committee and other area civic organizations.

PLEASE NOTE:

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION is a production of Florentine Films and WETA Washington, D.C. Directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. Written by Geoffrey C. Ward. Produced by Sarah Botstein, David Schmidt, Salimah El-Amin and Ken Burns. Edited by Tricia Reidy, Maya Mumma, Charles E. Horton, and Craig Mellish. Co-Produced by Megan Ruffe and Mike Welt. Cinematography by Buddy Squires. Narrated by Peter Coyote. The executive in charge for WETA was John F. Wilson (who passed away in November of 2024). Executive producer is Ken Burns. 

Corporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine with the Crimson Lion Foundation; and the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Major funding was also provided by David M. Rubenstein; The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation; Lilly Endowment Inc.; and the following Better Angels Society members: Eric and Wendy Schmidt; Stephen A. Schwarzman; and Kenneth C. Griffin with Griffin Catalyst. Additional support for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A. Darling; Park Foundation; and the following Better Angels Society members: Gilchrist and Amy Berg; Perry and Donna Golkin; The Michelson Foundation; Jacqueline B. Mars; Kissick Family Foundation; Diane and Hal Brierley; John H. N. Fisher and Jennifer Caldwell; John and Catherine Debs; The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund; Philip I. Kent; Gail Elden; Deborah and Jon Dawson; David and Susan Kreisman; The McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Becky and Jim Morgan; Carol and Ned Spieker; Mark A. Tracy; and Paul and Shelley Whyte. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was made possible, in part, with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/piney-point/rebels-and-redcoats-a-southern-maryland-revolutionary-war-family-event-free/200029415151148
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks, kids, art, literary-art, nonprofit, trips-adventures, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 565

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Piney Point
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 44720 Lighthouse Road, Piney Point, MD, United States, Maryland 20674
- **lat**: 38.13668
- **long**: -76.52913
- **full address**: 44720 Lighthouse Road, Piney Point, MD, United States, Maryland 20674

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Rebels & Redcoats: A Southern Maryland Revolutionary War Family Event (FREE) being held?
  - **A:** Rebels & Redcoats: A Southern Maryland Revolutionary War Family Event (FREE) takes place on Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 44720 Lighthouse Road, Piney Point, MD, United States, Maryland 20674.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Rebels & Redcoats: A Southern Maryland Revolutionary War Family Event (FREE)?
  - **A:** Rebels & Redcoats: A Southern Maryland Revolutionary War Family Event (FREE) is organized by Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Rebels & Redcoats: A Southern Maryland Revolutionary War Family Event (FREE) is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Piney Point, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 560+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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