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Notable People History

Minty (Gurry) Caden

Updated On: Jun 20, 2024 | Minty Caden daringly escaped to the British during the War of 1812 to gain freedom and a new life in Canada.

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Calvert Library: Big Conversation Events

Updated On: Apr 29, 2024 | Recordings of the annual forums of Big Conversation Partners in Dismantling Racism and Privilege in Southern Maryland. Their mission is to cultivate public understanding

Notable People History Photo Gallery

Agnes Kane Callum

Updated On: Apr 6, 2024 | Agnes Kane Callum was a distinguished genealogist on Maryland African American history; her vision created the Sotterley Descendants Program.

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Alexander Covington

Updated On: Jun 20, 2024 | Alexander Covington fled enslavement in Lusby, Maryland and join the British during the War of 1812.

Notable People History

William A. Diggs

Updated On: Jun 20, 2024 | William A. Diggs a Charles County educator and founder of the African American Museum

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St. Mary’s City: Educational Resources

Updated On: Mar 30, 2024 | Historic St. Mary's City offers excellent materials for teachers and students.

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St. Mary’s City: Historical Structures

Updated On: Mar 30, 2024 | Historical structures at HSMC offer an excellent opportunity to appreciate S. MD history.

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St. Mary’s City: Exhibits

Updated On: Mar 30, 2024 | Exhibits offer an excellent way to appreciate the history at HSMC.

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St. Mary’s City: Archaeology

Updated On: Mar 30, 2024 | Archaeology is an important aspect of Historic St. Mary's City.

Notable People History

Dr. Ulysses Grant Bourne

Updated On: Mar 29, 2024 | Dr. Ulysses Grant Bourne did not let segregation or Jim Crow laws stop him. He was a man of many "firsts" as a doctor,

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.

Learn how you can support our mission.

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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Southern MarylandEquity 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.

Learn how you can support our mission.

Southern Maryland
Equity in History Coalition