The Unique Boutique of Southern Maryland is a fine art and craft show that has been running for…read moreabout 45 years! Local artisans gather together to offer various handcrafted goods, and there's something for everyone! There are: basketry, candles, ceramics, gourd art, hand-spun yarns, jewelry, knitting, lampwork beads, ornaments, painting, pencil drawings, photography, pottery, sculptures, shell art, stained glass, tapestry bags, weaving, wood arts, and even handmade soap! Some of my favorites were: Jeanne Hammett's beautiful silkscreen prints, Lisa Tettimer's mixed metal jewelry, and Marta Kelsey's gourds. This year, the show was set up at Calvert High School, where all the vendors had their own 'booth' area set-up, and there was plenty of room to roam around, peruse to your heart's content, and speak with the various artists. There is also a raffle drawing every half an hour or so, with door prizes and such. A great turn-out, and a fun activity to do if you plan to be in the area! +local artists +door prizes +supports local charities and organizations +location changes yearly

I love this place! Absolute best place for antiques and vintage items. Prices are fair and they…read morehave a beautiful selection!

Super pretty store, nicely curated and friendly staff! So many things to look at and choose fromread more

Fairly small gallery on the Island that features the work of a local photographer and artist. They…read moretake nautical and marine life and local scenery photos and convert them to artwork predominantly using barn wood frames. The gallery also allows you to bring in your own photographs which they will make into artwork for you. Prices seem a little steep to me but then again I don't know much about art. Stop in and draw your own conclusion, even if you don't buy the art there's a pretty view and Solomon's Island is always a great place to visit.

How can you not give this place 5 stars. Terry Quinn has really captured our hometown beauty in…read morehis work. Can't wait to keep adding more pieces from his collection.

I recommend visiting this Gallery. Unique and beautiful work tucked in a quiet corner of…read moreLeonardtown What a GEM!!!!

Wonderful gem of a gallery! I visit whenever I am in the area and always find intriguing items from…read morepaintings, photography, pottery to the pearl earrings I wear so often! Well worth taking time to stop by!

We happened upon this mid-sized shop on our way to some farms. Once inside, we were surprised at…read morethe space and it was filled with unique and charming items for all ages. The owner and operator was most inviting and helpful. I only spent about 30 minutes inside but observed so many items that were inviting and worthy of another trip. I was able to purchase some items for upcoming events and admired several others. The shop even has sensory toys for children that could benefit from sensory toys. The shop has a set of handcrafted items by young artist as well as teas by an organization called Skirted Soldier - which is a female Veteran Owned company. I cannot wait to try the Cold Weather Gear tea (gingerbread house black tea). This bag of loose tea includes tea bags. Nice touch! I enjoy shopping and supporting local and/or small businesses. I am looking forward to my next visit.

My fam and I visited some family up in Southern MD over the holidays and my SIL brought me to…read moreKeepin' It Local. I'm sure the locals know about the place but they don't seem to be sharing it on Yelp (maybe trying to keep it for themselves) LOL. This house contains quite an extensive collection of things from food items, vintage to handmade goods. It's like as if Etsy did a pop-up here. On the ground level, you can find local ice cream, meats from a local farm and other homemade goods like jams and sauces. Browsing in there makes it fun too as the items are displayed in the different rooms throughout. Every corner you turn there is something new! I saw some really beautiful items, some funny ones too. Great mix of stuff! You'll definitely find a one-of-a-kind item at this shop! Stay safe, Friends!

Neat little shop in the heart of Leaonardtown with everything from 90s toys, games, glassware,…read moreinternational items, like porcelain Egyptian cats and elegant Asian vases... to 80s clothing, comic books and even a witchy section with tarot cards and sage... The only cons: some items are very high-priced... and the layout of the shop is quite small and gets crowded... All-and-all a neat little place... but would hope to see new items and more of a selection if I were to go back...

Worth a stop! Nice folks, a good selection of unique items priced reasonably, and very attentive…read morestaff. Two thumbs up!

Nice, friendly folks. A good selection of vintage and antique items. Nothing priced too…read moreoutrageously. Thumbs up!

Wide selection of vendors. A little something for everyone. Vintage, high end, rustic, shabby…read morechic, architectural and on and on. Fair prices as well.

Historic Sotterley is a preserved plantation near the water in Hollywood, Maryland. Pre-pandemic,…read morethey offered ours, hosted weddings inside the historic home and taught classes for all ages. During the pandemic, these have been suspended, but you can still visit. There's a small parking lot and signs that guide you to the historic home, gardens and slave house. Like many plantations in this area, people were enslaved here. It's a tragic fact to know when you visit so you can mourn and grieve. It would be inappropriate to visit this place without knowing the tragedy of it and how it led to the systemic racism that sadly still exists today. May we all fight for justice for all!

Yes, the grounds are pretty. But a really important reason to visit is the story this place tells…read moreof enslaved people and their captors. Growing up in the South as a white person, I have been accustomed to historic plantations that allow visitors to share a romantic view of the "Old South." A view that ignores the ravages of slavery. In contrast, Sotterley has invested in presenting artifacts of its history with enslaved Africans, primarily through renovating a slave cabin. What is chilling is that a ship carrying people kidnapped from West Africa docked on the shores of Sotterley. The UN has designated it as a special cultural site because of this history. Learn more about the effort to present a true picture of life at the plantation in this article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/07/18/descendants-slaves-slave-owners-discover-legacy-marylands-sotterley-planation/