What could be better than crab cakes on a warm first day of June in Southern Maryland? That’s what St. George’s Episcopal Church in Valley Lee offered for their annual Crab Cake Festival Saturday afternoon. The festival not only included the dinner, but also games for the kids, a plant and bake sale, and craft vendors selling jewelry, clothing and other interesting items.
But it was the food that was the reason to be there. According to Pastor Rev. Greg Syler, the recipe comes from church members who were involved in the preparation and serving. Rev. Syler said he lent a hand in helping prepare the crab cakes.
The dinner included three substantial crab cakes and diners could add ham for an extra charge. Dining was either carry out, eating in the hall or outside in a covered area. Those eating outside were treated to the music of local band, R&R Train.
According to Wikipedia, St, George’s Episcopal Church “was built in 1799 on the same site as three other, earlier churches. It is a one-story, five bay, rectangular, gable-front, Flemish bond brick structure. The interior has been restored to its 1884 appearance. The church is surrounded by a graveyard, enclosed by a low brick wall. It is generally believed that St. George’s is the site of the oldest Anglican church in Maryland whose parish is still in existence. William and Mary Parish, as it was originally known, was one of the original 30 Anglican parishes in the Province of Maryland. The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.”
