Saint Mary's SOCO

Episode 11 -- Pax River: The Land They Left Behind

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2502439/fan_mail/new] Season Two premieres with a gripping return to Southern Maryland, as St. Mary’s SOCO uncovers the untold story of Pax River. What began as quiet farmland became a cornerstone of naval aviation—through sacrifice, displacement, and resilience. This dramatic episode reveals the land, the loss, and the legacy left behind.

Episode 10 Thunder On The Potomac- The Tragedy of the USS Tulip

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2502439/fan_mail/new] Tucked away at the end of a quiet driveway in Southern Maryland — down a narrow wooded path — sits one of the smallest Civil War memorials in the United States. Most people pass it without ever knowing it’s there. In this episode of Saint Mary’s SoCo, host KT Harris uncovers the dramatic true story behind that hidden monument: the explosion and sinking of the USS Tulip on November 11, 1864. This episode traces the Tulip’s journey from international shipyards to local shoreline, revealing how a global conflict left a permanent, quiet mark on our community — one still hidden in plain sight.

Episode 9 A Different Love. The Story of Caroline Part 2

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2502439/fan_mail/new] Caroline Fenwick didn’t live a life that made headlines — but she lived one that quietly carried the weight of duty, sacrifice, and endurance. In Part 2 of The Story of Caroline, we continue the deeply human account of a Southern Maryland woman whose life was shaped not by romance, but by responsibility. From her early years to a marriage defined by work, silence, and obligation, Caroline’s story unfolds against the backdrop of farm life, Pax River Naval Air Station, and a world that often asked more of women than it gave back. This episode explores the unseen labor of caregiving, the cost of staying when leaving isn’t an option, and the kind of strength that rarely gets celebrated. Caroline’s honesty — especially when asked whether her marriage was happy — cuts straight to the truth of a generation that believed in doing what had to be done, no matter the personal cost. This is not a story of fantasy.  It’s a story of grit.  Of showing up.  Of survival.

Episode 8 “Tippity Witchity”

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2502439/fan_mail/new]    At the mouth of the St. Mary’s River lies an island with a name that sounds like a children’s rhyme — but whispers of something much darker. Tippity Witchity. Once a sacred courting ground… later a den of vice and secrets… and today, the site of chilling encounters no map can explain. From Confederate smugglers and floating bordellos to a pale woman said to rise from the river’s edge, this island’s story drifts between history and haunting. Was the name born of legend, temptation, or something supernatural? No one knows for sure. But one thing is certain: Tippity Witchity still keeps her secrets — and if you listen closely, you might just hear the water call your name.

Episode 7: The Story Of Caroline

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2502439/fan_mail/new] 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, leaving behind unanswered questions and a silence that lasted generations. This podcast pieces together her story, one of innocence, heartbreak, and a community still reckoning with its past. Narrated By  K.T. Harris [https://www.facebook.com/ktontheradio] Produced By Kris Lark [https://www.instagram.com/socreative_klvo/] Featuring additional imaging voice work by Daree Allen [https://www.dareevoiceover.com/] & Joe  [https://joecruise.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadi-QXKGxk6gJDePY1sOuYKJhImwHlcLP6S3envhjXah-TXtETCmZZMkZRuYw_aem_Qu_B2ZEF9AgdhokI3_VXjA]