There’s something magical about a truly spectacular train set: the movement of the trains, the details in the buildings, the lights and smoke and surprises you find when you really look. I really don’t normally get excited by trains, but in North Beach, hidden away in a nondescript building, is by far the most intricate
The Traditional Greening of Prince Frederick
If you haven’t driven through Prince Frederick’s Main Street during the holidays, you really need to take that detour, note the beautiful greenery, and then know that each item adorning the buildings and lamp posts were made entirely by hand by our own Calvert County Garden Club. It’s a tradition that began in 1930 and
Solomons Lighted Boat Parade
I’ve never lived anywhere with a boat parade, so it was really special for us on Saturday night to watch the Lighted Boat Parade in Solomons. Though it was cold, people lined the boardwalk and cheered at their favorites. It only took about 25 minutes from the time it started for us to see the
Ringing In The Season At The Solomons Christmas Walk
It never really feels like Christmas until the decorations are up, so as radio stations begin playing Christmas carols, Solomons starts decorating so by the first week of December, they are ready for the annual walk. It’s amazing, really. I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many people in Calvert County out for a walk
Keeping Tradition Alive At Scrivener’s Choose And Cut Christmas Trees Farm
On Sunday, I stopped by Calvert County’s only Christmas tree farm. When I pulled in, I saw Mr. Scrivener waiting for us with a big smile on his face and a basket of candy canes ready for the kids. You can tell that he loves what he does. He’s been happily running this tree farm