Welcome to St. Mary’s SOCO, the podcast where Southern Maryland’s oldest stories find new life. Hosted by KT Harris, this series explores the rich history, folklore, and characters of St. Mary’s County — the southernmost tip of Maryland, where legends linger and the past still echoes across the Bay. From oyster wars and Civil War prisons to ghost stories, watermen, and back-road characters, each episode dives deep into the heart of SoCo. Some stories are fact, others are local lore — but all ...
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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…
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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 s…
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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 …
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Episode 2 Point Lookout: Ghosts, Graves, And The Edge Of The World
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4:30It’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. Bu…
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Episode 1 Saint Mary's City- The Rise and Fall of the first capital
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4:25Before 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…
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Episode 3 Haunted Point Lookout: Spirits Near The Water
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4:30Linger 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 soldie…
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