History

Notable People History Photo Gallery

Dr. Jerome Adams

Updated On: Apr 3, 2024 | Dr. Jerome Adams, a native of St. Mary's County, Maryland, became Surgeon General of the United States in 2017 holding this office during the

Places to Experience History

Newtowne Manor and St. Francis Xavier Church

Updated On: Apr 17, 2024 | Newtowne was home to the Piscataway people centuries before the English colonists. The Jesuits established a church and a plantation. Some of the enslaved

Southern Maryland
Equity in History Coalition

The Southern Maryland Equity in History Coalition is a transformative collaboration of local organizations and educational institutions, committed to elevating the history of Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color in our region.

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This project has been financed in part with State funds from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, an instrumentality of the State of Maryland. However, project contents or opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority.

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