Saint Mary's SOCO

The Story of Caroline is a haunting, true tale set in the southernmost part of St. Mary’s County, Maryland. In the early 1950s, young Caroline would accompany her father to the local tomato canning factory—never imagining that simply being there would change her life. Noticed by a factory manager, Caroline soon found herself caught in a web of attention & affection. What began as a youthful brush with love ended abruptly, leavi...

In this "spirited" episode of St. Mary’s SOCO Stories, we uncork the secret world of moonshiners in Southern Maryland during Prohibition. When the nation went dry, the back roads of Ridge, St. Inigoes, and beyond lit up with copper stills and bootleg liquor runs.

But this wasn’t just a local affair—some of that risky whiskey didn’t stop at the county line. Rumor has it, jugs and bottles filled with "good juice" f...

In this episode of St. Mary’s SOCO Stories, we dive into the gritty, little-known maritime conflict that once rocked the Chesapeake Bay—the Oyster Wars.

From the 1800s through the early 1900s, the waters off Southern Maryland became a battleground between local watermen, out-of-state dredgers, and the so-called "Oyster Navy." Fueled by profit and survival, these clashes weren’t just legal disputes—they turned violent, with...

Long before speedboats and sailboats dotted the Potomac, its waters were prowled by pirates and privateers who made their mark on Southern Maryland's rich and rebellious history. In this episode of St. Mary's SOCO, we uncover the wild and often-overlooked stories of smuggling, sabotage, and swashbuckling along the Potomac River. From rogue raiders to sanctioned privateers, and even a few local legends who walked the line ...

It’s where the land ends, the waters meet, and the stories never stop. In this episode of St. Mary’s SOCO, we head to Point Lookout — a place known for its beauty, its battles, and its bone-chilling hauntings.

Once home to a Civil War prison camp and hospital, Point Lookout has earned a reputation as one of the most haunted spots in the country. But before the ghosts came the soldiers, the shipwrecks, the lighthouse keepers, and the...

Before Annapolis, before Washington, DC — there was St. Mary’s City. In this debut episode of St. Mary’s SOCO, host KT Harris takes you back to 1634, when a group of weary settlers landed on the banks of the Potomac to build something bold: a colony built on tolerance, survival, and uneasy peace.

Learn about the rise, and fall of Maryland’s original capital. It’s a story of struggle and faith… and the roots of everything we call St ...

Cruise long enough at Point Lookout, and you might hear footsteps where no one walks. See lights where there are no lanterns. Or feel a chill that has nothing to do with the wind off the water.

In this eerie episode of St. Mary’s SOCO, host KT Harris explores the ghost stories and paranormal legends surrounding Point Lookout — from Civil War soldiers who never left to the woman in the lighthouse.

Turn the lights low. Point Lookout is...