Celebration on the Potomac
The Flagship Maryland 250 Gathering
An Evening Along the River That Shaped Maryland
History. Art. Stewardship. Community.
Celebration on the Potomac is the signature gathering of the Land as Home. Land as Muse. Land as Teacher.
Maryland 250 series — an immersive evening where history, creativity, and environmental stewardship converge.
This is not a ballroom gala.
The land is the venue.
The river is the backdrop.
The story is ongoing.
The Experience
Join us for a unique evening where guests will explore curated stations across the Foundation’s historic riverside campus, each offering a different window into the stories that have shaped this landscape.
Along the way, you will encounter the region’s agricultural and environmental history, the vibrant artistic legacy of the WPA era, reflections on the evolution of environmental education, and the ongoing work of stewardship along the Potomac River.
Throughout the evening, local culinary offerings and regional beverages enhance each stop along the journey. The Pavilion features locally inspired cuisine featuring local wines from Port of Leonardtown Winery, St Mary’s County and craft beer from Mully’s Brewery, Calvert County, while the Barn offers a curated tasting hosted by the Maryland Wine Association, showcasing wines from across Maryland. Then make your way up to the Farmhouse for dessert and the sunset.
Event Details
Location
Alice Ferguson Foundation Environmental Campus
2201 Bryan Point Road
Accokeek, Maryland
Date
September 26 – 4:00 to 7:00 pm
Tickets
Entry to the Celebration on the Potomac is $125 per person. However, by purchasing the Maryland 250 bundle, you will receive access to all of our Land as Muse events. Learn more below!
Why it Matters
For generations, this land has served as a gathering place, creative refuge, working farm, and outdoor classroom.
Today, it serves thousands of students annually through immersive environmental education.
Proceeds from Celebration on the Potomac support
- Access to outdoor learning for Title I schools
- Watershed science education
- Stewardship of 330 acres along the Potomac River
- Preservation of cultural and agricultural heritage
Because the next 250 years begin with the children we educate today.
Ticket Options
Please Note: All Maryland 250 events are intended for ages 18+
Individual Event Ticket
Access to Celebration on the Potomac, including all immersive experiences, culinary offerings, and beverages.
Maryland 250 Bundle — $250
Includes Celebration on the Potomac plus
- Land as Muse Art Exhibit & Sale
- Documentary Screening + Q&A
- Historical Exhibit in the Barn
- Exclusive An Evening with the Artists Reception featuring Cynthia Rudzis, Nicole Bourgea, and artists from the Land as Muse exhibition.
$50 of every bundle ticket is tax-deductible and directly supports environmental education.