Upcoming Events
July Fourth Parade
Join the celebration of America’s 250th and the 30-year parade tradition in Galesville!
All are invited to attend for free.
For watching comfort, bring towels or chairs to sit on.
Location & Route:
Staging will begin at 12:30 PM on Lerch Creek Drive and Anchors Way. The Parade route will be 1.2 miles beginning on Main Street at Anchors Way, continuing along Galesville Road, Main Street, E. Benning Road, W. Benning Road, and returning to Anchors Way.
Road Closure:
Roads close around 12:45 PM and will remain closed for about an hour. Plan ahead for travel and parking.
Participation:
Show off your patriotic spirit by decorating your bike, car, tractor, dog, or just come to enjoy the parade.
Tips:
Arrive early to enjoy the full event. Please check parade guidelines if you want to participate.
For more information contact: Jim Chandler @ JIM20765@verizon.net
Ice Cream Social
Join us for an old-fashioned ice cream social! Come together with neighbors and friends for an afternoon of sweet treats, community fun and summer cheer. Free, fun and family-friendly – all are welcome!
Donations are appreciated
Galesville Maritime Festival
The Galesville Heritage Society will present the inaugural Galesville Maritime Heritage Festival on Saturday, October 3, 2026 (11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.), a free, community-wide celebration in the waterfront village of Galesville, Maryland, located on the West River.
Family Fun Community Picnic
The Galesville Heritage Society invites the community to a good old-fashioned Family Fun Picnic on Sunday, June 14 at 4 PM at Moreland Field Playground.
Bring the whole family and a side dish or dessert to share. Everyone will enjoy an afternoon of neighbors, games, conversation, and summertime fun.
Burgers and hotdogs will be provided — just bring your favorite potluck dish and your beverage of choice.
Come celebrate the Galesville community!
Oyster Center Open House
Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Maryland Oyster Restoration Team is pleased to invite the resident’s of Galesville to their current oyster restoration center for an open house.
Mother's Day at the Museum
Stop by with Mom to visit us at the Museum – we’ll have light refreshments and roses for Mom!
Genealogical Research at Deale Library
Rebekka Barker, Assistant Branch Manager of the Deale Library, will present a program on how to use the Deale Library as a valuable resource for genealogical research.
Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop to take part in the interactive discussion and explore available tools and databases.
Chesapeake 20 Presentation
Galesville Heritage Society invites you to hear from Totch Hartge, who will present a fascinating program on the legendary Chesapeake 20. No boat is more closely associated with sailing and racing the West River than the Chesapeake 20, designed in the mid-1930s by his father, Dick Hartge.
Totch will share stories about the history and enduring allure of the Chesapeake 20, along with family traditions and memorable racing experiences that have made this class a treasured part of local maritime heritage
Galesville Heritage Museum Season Opening
Spring is here, and with it comes the reopening of the Galesville Heritage Museum for the 2026 season.
Spring Tea
It’s back by popular demand! Join us for the second annual Spring Tea at the Galesville Heritage Museum.
Maryland Day | Hartge Nautical Museum Open House
The Hartge Nautical Museum guides you through more than 165 years, from 1832 to 2000, of nautical history of the region.
Maryland Day | The Stephen Steward Shipyard
Join the Galesville Heritage Museum as it celebrates Maryland Day with a special exhibit, “The Stephen Steward Shipyard.”
Maryland Day | The Stephen Steward Shipyard
Join the Galesville Heritage Museum as it celebrates Maryland Day with a special exhibit, “The Stephen Steward Shipyard.”
Maryland Day | Hartge Nautical Museum Open House
The Hartge Nautical Museum guides you through more than 165 years, from 1832 to 2000, of nautical history of the region.
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner (Almost)
Celebrate with your favorite St. Patrick’s Day classics: Corned beef and cabbage, potatoes and carrots, Fresh Irish soda bread & a delicious dessert (be sure to save room!)
Winter Lecture Series
WINTER LECTURE SERIES
Featuring Totch Hartge who will be discussing the beautiful Chesapeake 20 class sailboat, created by his father Captain Dick Hartge. All are welcome to this free event, light refreshments will be served.