Pride of Baltimore Visits St. Mary's County

St. Mary’s County welcomes the Pride of Baltimore II, sailing and docking alongside the Maryland Dove from September 26-29, 2024. Visitors can enjoy a variety of events throughout the weekend including free deck tours, a welcome reception, Brew with the Crew, RiverFest, and more.

Brought to you in partnership by:
Southern Maryland National Heritage Area
Historic St. Mary’s City
St. Mary's River Watershed Association
Pride of Baltimore, Inc
Baltimore National Heritage Area
Visit St. Mary’s MD
Taphouse 1637
Pier450
Fort to 400 Commission

Schedule of Events

Thursday, Sept 26

Pride II arrives at Historic St. Mary's City at approximately 10am
For live updates on the ship’s arrival, monitor Facebook: Pride of Baltimore II | Baltimore MD | Facebook

Welcome Reception: Tall Ships and Twilight
Location: 47418 Old State House Road, St. Mary's City, Maryland 20686
More info to come!

Friday, Sept 27

Deck Tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Included with paid admission to Historic St. Mary's City
Location: 47418 Old State House Road, St. Mary's City, Maryland 20686
Cross the gangway and come aboard to learn about Baltimore’s tall ship, Pride of Baltimore II. Explore the deck and talk to her captain and crew. Learn about the history of Baltimore Clippers and Pride II; or hear from a crew member what it is like to sail a tall ship today.

Brew with the Crew at Taphouse 1637 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 pm.
Location: 23418 Three Notch Rd, California, MD 20619
Have a drink with the crew of the Pride of Baltimore II and learn more about their mission and what it takes to sail this unique ship. Ten percent of sales from the evening support the Pride II's mission to promote historical maritime education, foster economic development and tourism, and represent the people of Maryland in every port she visits.

Saturday, Sept 28

Free Deck Tours during RiverFest
Location: 47418 Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City, Maryland 20686
RiverFest, a celebration of the St. Mary’s River and its watershed, is free and open to everyone! Discover 101 ways to protect and enjoy our waterways, enjoy live music and tours of Historic St. Mary’s City. Come face‐to‐face with birds of prey, snakes, terrapins, and other seldom‐seen neighbors. In addition, St. Mary's Militia is hosting their annual Militia Muster. RiverFest is hosted by the St. Mary's River Watershed Association.

Sunday, Sept 29

Sail into Maryland’s Future Watch Party and Reception from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: 47414 Old State House Road, St. Mary's City, Maryland 20686
There will be an opportunity to see Pride II and Maryland Dove sailing together along the St. Mary’s River from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., followed by a dockside reception from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.! Join us on the bluffs of Historic St. Mary’s City, near the Reconstructed State House to get beautiful views of the ships sailing back to the Docks, and then join us at the reception. The public is welcome! Reserve your free spot here.