Economic Development & Tourism, Charles County Maryland

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Economic Development

About 15 miles south of the National Capital Beltway, Charles County Maryland connects the Washington DC MSA with Southern Maryland. Easily accessible to the rest of the Washington metro region, Charles County's commercial centers are convenient to federal government, military installations, business centers, contractors, and customers.

Tourism

Dr. Mudd's House Whether you've crossed STATES or just SUBURBAN boundaries, enjoy Charles County, the hidden gem of Southern Maryland for 350 years. Once visitors begin turning the uncovered stones, they discover a rich abundance of HISTORY, CULTURE, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES and fabulous SEAFOOD!

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18th Annual Antique Show & Sale

Location: La Plata High School, 6035 Radio Station Rd, MD 20646
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm
Description: Antique Dealers from the Mid-Atlantic Region - Something for everyone at every price - Refreshments available
Admission: $5.00 w/Flyer $4.00 (lphsbandbooster.com)

If you have questions, please call 301-259-2411

A 32nd Annual Collector's Market

Location: La Plata Firehouse, 911 Shining Willow Way
Time: 9 am - 3pm
Donation $3, for more information call 301-934-8639
Tables $25 each - Food Available - Free Parking
Sponsored by Charles County Antique Arts Association

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Professional Baseball Club

Location: Regency Furniture Stadium, 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602

2010 Home Opener!
7:05 p.m.
To purchase tickets, visit www.somdbluecrabs.com or call 301-638-9788

Charles County House & Garden Tour

Charles County House & Garden Tour
Time: 10 am - 5 pm
Description: This year Charles County will tour 9 homes and 2 historic sites and highlight homes in the western area of the county, including the Thomas Stone Historical Site and Carmel of Port Tobacco.
Admission fee: $30 in advance and $35 at the door
Charles County information and contacts: Bus transportation is available by reservation only. Please call Transportation Chairman, Mrs. Levering 301-934-8487. Advanced ticket sales/gift certificates, please call Mrs. Howard Alger 301-934-8036.
The information center on the day of the tour will be at Thomas Stone National Historic Site, Habre de Venture, 6655 Rose Hill Road, Port Tobacco. Tickets that day may be bought there or at any of the houses.
Maryland information will be available on mhgp.org/tours.html beginning 2010, and tour books will be available in March 2010. For more information call 410.821.6933 or email mhgp@aol.com.

Chapman State Park Open House

Date/Time: Sunday, 1-5 PM
Special Event: Kite Festival "Wings Over Washington"
Location: Chapman State Park, Mount Aventine, Chapman's Landing Rd at Ferry Place, off Rte 210 between Bryans Road and Indian Head. 14 miles south of I-95/Beltway 495 at Exit 3A

Description: Tour of 1840 Mount Aventine manor house, guided nature walks, history talk, special guests, and children’s activities.
Admission: Free
Event Sponsored by: Maryland Park Service, and Friends of Chapman State Park

For more information:
Contact Person: Carol Ghebelian, Volunteers Coordinator at ghebelian@comcast.net; focspinc@gmail.com

News & Updates

Indian Head Rail Trail (IHRT)
(Click on thumbnail for a closer view!)

The Indian Head Rail Trail is Charles County's exciting new recreational trail. A generous gift through the Department of Interior's Federal Lands to Parks Program, Charles County is currently converting this abandoned railroad corridor into a 13 mile-bike trail. Eventually connecting the Town of Indian Head to Route 301 in White Plains, the IHRT traverses approximately halfway across our County.