Saint Mary's SOCO
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 are uniquely Southern Maryland.
Pull up a stool. Pour a drink. And settle in for a trip through time, tide, and tales.
Saint Mary's SOCO
Episode 4 Pirates of the Potomac
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 between hero and outlaw — these are the Pirates of the Potomac. Buckle up for a tide of tales you won’t find in your history book.
