Man I remember Dance Halls and Nightclubs when they were in their Heyday.
Places like The Village barn, The Crossroads, Senate Inn, Jeans Las Vegas and 301 ranch. The Wigwam, The real Mousetrap in Waldorf, Strick's and the Quonset Hut. The Lamplighter, Country Castle, Stardust, Roundup.
Closer to home Pennies, Charlie Prices, Carrico's, Places that were hopping with real bands. Plenty of friendly people to dance with.

Gone ,but not forgotten.

Man I remember Dance Halls and Nightclubs when they were in their Heyday.
Places like The Village barn, The Crossroads, Senate Inn, Jeans Las Vegas and 301 ranch. The Wigwam, The real Mousetrap in Waldorf, Strick's and the Quonset Hut. The Lamplighter, Country Castle, Stardust, Roundup.
Closer to home Pennies, Charlie Prices, Carrico's, Places that were hopping with real bands. Plenty of friendly people to dance with.
Gone ,but not forgotten.
You left out the Classic III & Gus & Johns. I never failed to meet babes there and dance the night away. The bands were the area's best too. The bands today don't even compare. The Quonset Hut didn't look like much on the outside but was real classy inside. I only went there 2 times but I knew a waitress there. In '74 I used to live in PG & drive to Carrico's. By the time I got home I was sober again! :lmao: They'll never be times like that again. The times & people are too different. Today everyone is on the edge. Back then life was slower and had much more quality to it. I was born in DC & raised in Hillcrest Heights. Lived there from 56 thru 77. Thanks for the memories!

Goldmine. :yay:

How about the old Ark and Dove (boat and bird) :lmao:

How about the old Ark and Dove (boat and bird) :lmao:
AKA ~ The Black Eyed Susan!

Wow! What a blast from the past! How about old Town Inn!

AKA ~ The Black Eyed Susan!

Wow! What a blast from the past! How about old Town Inn!

And wasn't it the Pink Elephant...









How about Happyland :lmao:

Not a night club but.......Wilmer's Park was an interesting place..... :lmao:

And wasn't it the Pink Elephant...

How about Happyland :lmao:

Don't remember the Pink Elephant. Probably BEFORE I moved here. Leonardtown Wharf burned down before I moved here. Happyland, I never went to. What was the place that is now under 235 by the base, Ace's or 2nd Base or something like that? It had a softball field and it was near Elephant's Trunk.

Don't remember the Pink Elephant. Probably BEFORE I moved here. Leonardtown Wharf burned down before I moved here. Happyland, I never went to. What was the place that is now under 235 by the base, Ace's or 2nd Base or something like that? It had a softball field and it was near Elephant's Trunk.

Jazz will know she is old.. :yay: I used to go to L Wharf too but mostly to just swim the horses around ...(if thats the right place) It was on the water. Not sure of the place you are talking about..

Jazz will know she is old.. :yay: I used to go to L Wharf too but mostly to just swim the horses around ...(if thats the right place) It was on the water. Not sure of the place you are talking about..
Jazzy knows everything. :lmao:

Who here remembers the 'Bronco' at CRE ?

Who here remembers the 'Bronco' at CRE ?

My Grandmother used to go to a bar in CRE. Was that the name of it? I remember going with my mom to meet her there.

In '74 I used to live in PG & drive to Carrico's. By the time I got home I was sober again! :lmao: I was born in DC & raised in Hillcrest Heights. Lived there from 56 thru 77. Thanks for the memories!

Where was Carrico's? OHG was born in DC & raised in Hillcrest Heights. I lived there from 1952 till 1972 when I married. Still have my Dad and a brother living in Hillcrest.

My Grandmother used to go to a bar in CRE. Was that the name of it? I remember going with my mom to meet her there.

Nope, not a bar! It was a teen dance hall / clubhouse (now torn down) across the parking lot from the clubhouse (someone's house there now!).
Live bands there in the summer on saturday nights. Lotsa fun - it had a snack bar too! 60s/70s

Nope, not a bar! It was a teen dance hall / clubhouse (now torn down) across the parking lot from the clubhouse (someone's house there now!).
Live bands there in the summer on saturday nights. Lotsa fun - it had a snack bar too! 60s/70s

Hee hee...I was a little kid back in those days :razz: I bet my Aunt hung out there.

Hee hee...I was a little kid back in those days :razz: I bet my Aunt hung out there.

That would probably be a good guess :larry:

...the Sunrise in Waldorf? Club Sunrise or Sunshine? Something like that.

...the Sunrise in Waldorf? Club Sunrise or Sunshine? Something like that.

It was the Club Sunrise. Friends of my parents owned it. We used to meet them for breakfast on sunday mornings at the club and i would collect guitar picks off the stage.

It was the Club Sunrise. Friends of my parents owned it. We used to meet them for breakfast on sunday mornings at the club and i would collect guitar picks off the stage.


...and teeth and eyeballs? :lmao:

...and teeth and eyeballs? :lmao:

I guess they cleaned those up before I got there. :lmao:

I guess they cleaned those up before I got there. :lmao:


...sweeper couldn't get much for pics! :lmao:

There was a Club Sunrise In Charlotte Hall for awhile, was where Burger King is now.

There was a Club Sunrise In Charlotte Hall for awhile, was where Burger King is now.

Used to be the "Black Steer" steakhouse in the 60's, I think...

Where was Carrico's? OHG was born in DC & raised in Hillcrest Heights. I lived there from 1952 till 1972 when I married. Still have my Dad and a brother living in Hillcrest.
Now you're testing my memory. Frank Abells was another place right at Golden beach road and rte 5. I think it is now The Dragon Inn??? Carrico's was farther down rte 5 but I really can't remember exactly where. Does anyone remember where Carrico's bar was in 1974 and what it is now. When I got there I was usually wasted. Hillcrest guy, I'll PM you with my name and see if it registers. I told you where I lived earlier and who I am related to.

Don't remember the Pink Elephant. Probably BEFORE I moved here. Leonardtown Wharf burned down before I moved here. Happyland, I never went to. What was the place that is now under 235 by the base, Ace's or 2nd Base or something like that? It had a softball field and it was near Elephant's Trunk.
Two Spot Club? How about Carl & Lila's, The Hideaway Bar, The Brass Ass, The Mexican Hat, Monk's Inn (before rap night) Capt. Tom's Oarhouse, Little Billy's, Pat's

How about the Shipwreck in Hillville? Where the tatoo place is now. Also good memories at Pennies and Leonardtown Wharf. I use to follow the band Mixed Blend.

Sis' Hideaway , Trio's, The Silver Dollar...

A guy I know walked in to the Country Store a few weeks ago with a long list of bars that are/were in the area.

Ol' Johnny Ford was helpin' him remember where they all were:lol:

Gretchen Wilson said there's a tavern every ten feet 'round here:killingme:

Sis' Hideaway , Trio's, The Silver Dollar...

A guy I know walked in to the Country Store a few weeks ago with a long list of bars that are/were in the area.

Ol' Johnny Ford was helpin' him remember where they all were:lol:

Gretchen Wilson said there's a tavern every ten feet 'round here:killingme:
How is Mr. Ford? :lol:

How is Mr. Ford? :lol:

Still kickin it:yay:

He's my boyfriend now.:jet: I swear that man has more charm than all the fellas in the county combined:lol:


Gotta :love: the Mayor!:lmao:

Still kickin it:yay:

He's my boyfriend now.:jet: I swear that man has more charm than all the fellas in the county combined:lol:


Gotta :love: the Mayor!:lmao:

Has anyone told you how lovely you look today? :lmao:

Has anyone told you how lovely you look today? :lmao:


:bawl: And I thought I was special:bawl:









:killingme: :roflmao:

:bawl: And I thought I was special:bawl:



:killingme: :roflmao:

Did he stick his teefs out for ya? :lmao:

Did he stick his teefs out for ya? :lmao:


OMG! I hope he loves me too much for that!! :barf:

Fake teefs are nasty:jameo:


Now fold back teefs...That's something I could :getdown:with:jet:

Searching for a smib smilie...

Jazz will know she is old.. :yay:
:mad: Hrmph. See if I EVER help you with that ratty old dress again. :drama:

I used to go to L Wharf too but mostly to just swim the horses around ...(if thats the right place) It was on the water.
Oh, how well I remember the Wharf. I have some very...INTERESTING...memories of that place. :lmao: :jameo: :otter:

Jazzy knows everything. :lmao:

:love: Not EVERYTHING, but quite a bit. :lol:

:mad: Hrmph. See if I EVER help you with that ratty old dress again. :drama:


Oh, how well I remember the Wharf. I have some very...INTERESTING...memories of that place. :lmao: :jameo: :otter:



You are old and senile it took you 3 days to see I was talking about you... :lmao:

:mad: Hrmph. See if I EVER help you with that ratty old dress again. :drama:


Oh, how well I remember the Wharf. I have some very...INTERESTING...memories of that place. :lmao: :jameo: :otter:

I swam someones (name not mentioned) horse out from there..he was known to be a run away..I said I will swim he out..he swam so far I thought we were going to end up in Breton bay...a boat had to cut us off to chase him back.. :lmao:

You are old and senile it took you 3 days to see I was talking about you... :lmao:

No, I'm busier than hell right now and haven't had a chance to play on the forums. :bawl:

No, I'm busier than hell right now and haven't had a chance to play on the forums. :bawl:


Appy loves you.. :huggy:

Appy loves you.. :huggy:
Thanks - I so needed that. :kiss:

Appy loves you.. :huggy:
That's not what you said last night...:coffee:

Thanks - I so needed that. :kiss:

Sorry they are working you so hard...do you want me to talk to them for you??? :huggy:

That's not what you said last night...:coffee:

I know..I said Appy loves Kwillia..she loves you both..she said though she hates that damn technocat dude.. :coffee:

That's not what you said last night...:coffee:

:mad: Appy, you've got some 'splaining to do. :tap:

:mad: Appy, you've got some 'splaining to do. :tap:

Ask Kwillia she is the one that feels like spilling the beans tonight.. :flowers:

Sorry they are working you so hard...do you want me to talk to them for you??? :huggy:

I wish someone would. I'm getting thrown on another project next week and will have to juggle three projects at once. :jameo: :banghead:

Hmm...maybe I just need to take juggling lessons from Kwillia. :dance:

I wish someone would. I'm getting thrown on another project next week and will have to juggle three projects at once. :jameo: :banghead:

Hmm...maybe I just need to take juggling lessons from Kwillia. :dance:

Yeah ask that clown to help ya..... :lmao: I am headed to bed...night Jazz..hope it slacks up for you.. :huggy:

Still kickin it:yay:

He's my boyfriend now.:jet: I swear that man has more charm than all the fellas in the county combined:lol:


Gotta :love: the Mayor!:lmao:

The first time I met Johnny he told me a joke.


Him: Whats black and blue and blonde and doesn't like sex?

Me: :shrug: I don't know.

Him: I don't know her name but she's tied up in my trunk.

Me: :dead:

:lol:

Ask Kwillia she is the one that feels like spilling the beans tonight.. :flowers:

:tap:

:tap:
I'd love to stay and chat, but my relief just showed up so I'm heading out the door now...:kiss:

I'd love to stay and chat, but my relief just showed up so I'm heading out the door now...:kiss:

Chicken. And I don't mean in a 'hen' way. :lol:

I know..I said Appy loves Kwillia..she loves you both..she said though she hates that damn technocat dude.. :coffee:
I have made a point to leave you alone. Why must you trouble me so?

I have made a point to leave you alone. Why must you trouble me so?

Because 'trouble' is her middle name. :lmao:

Don't remember the Pink Elephant. Probably BEFORE I moved here. Leonardtown Wharf burned down before I moved here. Happyland, I never went to. What was the place that is now under 235 by the base, Ace's or 2nd Base or something like that? It had a softball field and it was near Elephant's Trunk.


Two Spot?? :lmao:

...the Sunrise in Waldorf? Club Sunrise or Sunshine? Something like that.


Club Sunrise was in Mechanicsville. Right on 235, close to Earls Steak House.

Two Spot Club? How about Carl & Lila's, The Hideaway Bar, The Brass Ass, The Mexican Hat, Monk's Inn (before rap night) Capt. Tom's Oarhouse, Little Billy's, Pat's


Where was the Mexican Hat? I remember all but that one.

<< Back then life was slower and had much more quality to it. I was born in DC & raised in Hillcrest Heights >>

So was I. Where in Hillcrest Heights did you live?

Forgot to ask. Someone jog my memory. Where was the Senate Inn? I remember the name but can't place where it was. Was it in Suitland?

<< Back then life was slower and had much more quality to it. I was born in DC & raised in Hillcrest Heights >>

So was I. Where in Hillcrest Heights did you live?
You need to use the quote symbols properly. I didn't realize you were quoting me. I lived on 27th Ave just up from Stoddert jr high from 1956 to 1977. PM me with your name if you lived there during that time.

Forgot to ask. Someone jog my memory. Where was the Senate Inn? I remember the name but can't place where it was. Was it in Suitland?

Wasn't it on Marlboro Pike, in the District Hgts or Hillside area.:shrug:

Nope, not a bar! It was a teen dance hall / clubhouse (now torn down) across the parking lot from the clubhouse (someone's house there now!).
Live bands there in the summer on saturday nights. Lotsa fun - it had a snack bar too! 60s/70s
:larry:

I remember the Bronco Club and the Clubhouse. The parents went to drink in peace at the bar and the kiddies went to dance and play at the Bronco.
Remember the other dance clubhouse down on the beach where the condos are today? Unbelievable place where a band would play outside facing towards the bay and they had snacks and beer. Lots of fun.
How about The Harbor Lights, Castaways, Dockside, Fisherman's Inn or Pier One in Solomons?
Evan's Seafood, Swan's or the hotel and dining room down towards Piney Point.
There just aren't that many good ole places left, they've all turned into the same look alike chain fake saloons.
Too bad - it was a tradition of fun.

Wasn't it on Marlboro Pike, in the District Hgts or Hillside area.:shrug:
I don't remember the Senate Inn but I do remember many wild nights at the Oakland Inn at Suitland rd and Silver Hill rd! Awesome food and dancing!

Does anyone remember Uncle Billy's in North Beach?

Where was the Mexican Hat? I remember all but that one.

On the 5 end of Willow's rd. There's an abandoned trailer on the property now.

I remember hanging in Solomons and everybody knew this cute blond, her
nickname was "Vanilla Cake".

Carrico's is now the Three Mules welding shop.

The Senate Inn was on Old Marlboro Pike.

Sorry it took so long to answer but I forgot I posted here.

Those were the days.

If you have nothing to do go down to the 7th. District one day and drop in at the bar just before you come to the end of 242.

There was once a nightclub there called Potomac Gardens. Its like a time capsule. In fact I would bet some of the liquor on the back bar has sat there since 1942.

You have to go back to the old dance hall to see it though.

Frank Abell's is now the St. Mary's Inn.

I remember hanging in Solomons and everybody knew this cute blond, her
nickname was "Vanilla Cake".

What time period are you talking?

I remember hanging in Solomons and everybody knew this cute blond, her
nickname was "Vanilla Cake".

Well, it wasn't me. They called me "Pee Cake".

If you have nothing to do go down to the 7th. District one day and drop in at the bar just before you come to the end of 242.

There was once a nightclub there called Potomac Gardens. Its like a time capsule. In fact I would bet some of the liquor on the back bar has sat there since 1942.

You have to go back to the old dance hall to see it though.

Potomac Gardens is still open...occasionally:lmao: There is a steady crew of regulars in there every evening and on Sundays. My wife's "aunt and uncle" had there wedding reception there 50+ years ago.

Smitty's in Bryans Road. Anyone know if it is still there? My mom used to go there in the early 80's. Also, Mutt's in Indian Head. My cousin used to own it but he past away awhile ago. Wonder if it stayed open. I think he had a co-owner.

AKA ~ The Black Eyed Susan!

Wow! What a blast from the past! How about old Town Inn!Wasn't it also once the Village Barn South?

:larry:
How about The Harbor Lights, Castaways, Dockside, Fisherman's Inn or Pier One in Solomons?
Also, Capt Seaweeds

Also, Capt Seaweeds

Boy, I remember the first time I went in Seaweeds. No sooner sat down, ordered a beer and shooter, when the guy to my right swung a bottle on top of the guy sitting next to him!
A fight a night!
I never could understand why that place always had problems.
:otter:

You guys are young if Capt. Seaweeds is a memory from back in the day! :lmao:

You guys are young if Capt. Seaweeds is a memory from back in the day! :lmao:
Fisherman's Inn? Bunky's, Pier One? Harbor Lights? How about the (inside) bar way at the back of Solomons Pier? If you can remember drinking in some of those you are way older than anybody I know!:buddies:
This is driving me nuts, what was the name of the Twenty One Club before it became Adam's Rib? I vaguely remember somebody drove into the wall and blew a hole in it.