Welcome to St. Mary’s SOCO — A Sound Off Creative Original, Narrated by K.T. Harris.
This is the podcast where Southern Maryland’s oldest stories find new life. Hosted by K.T. 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.
Episode 11 -- Pax River: The Land They Left Behind
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.
21 Jan 2026
Episode 10 Thunder On The Potomac- The Tragedy of the USS Tulip
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 ...
21 Jan 2026
Episode 9 A different kind of love. The Story of Caroline Part 2
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 as...
3 Oct 2025
Episode 8 “Tippity Witchity”
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...
27 Jul 2025
Episode 7: The Story Of Caroline
St. Mary’s SoCo Stories : 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...
18 Jun 2025
Episode 6 - Risky Whiskey
This episode explores the clandestine world of moonshiners in Southern Maryland during Prohibition, revealing how their risky whiskey reached powerful figures beyond the county.
13 Jun 2025
Episode 5: The Oyster Wars
This episode explores the intense Oyster Wars of the Chesapeake Bay, detailing the violent clashes between local watermen and out-of-state dredgers over dwindling oyster resources.
20 May 2025
Episode 4 Pirates of the Potomac
This episode of St. Mary's SOCO uncovers the overlooked stories of pirates and privateers who influenced Southern Maryland's rebellious history along the Potomac River.
14 May 2025
Episode 2 Point Lookout: Ghosts, Graves, And The Edge Of The World
This episode explores the haunted history of Point Lookout, from its Civil War past to its ghostly reputation, revealing the eerie stories and legends surrounding this historic site.
14 May 2025
Episode 1 Saint Mary's City- The Rise and Fall of the first capital
Host KT Harris explores the founding of Maryland's first capital, St. Mary's City, in 1634, highlighting its ideals of tolerance and the challenges it faced as a new colony.
14 May 2025
Episode 3 Haunted Point Lookout: Spirits Near The Water
Host KT Harris delves into the chilling ghost stories and paranormal legends of Point Lookout, exploring restless spirits and unexplained phenomena in this eerie episode.
Reach and audience
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
8 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 31 / 100
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Quality
31
Social presence
91
YouTube
0
Engagement
32
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