Places to Experience

U.S. Colored Troops Memorial Monument

Updated On: Mar 24, 2024 | The monument honors the United States Colored Troops and all Union soldiers and sailors from St. Mary’s County who fought during the Civil War.

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The African American Monument – Lexington Park

Updated On: Apr 17, 2024 | The St. Mary’s County African American Monument is located in Elmer Brown Freedom Park. The monument serves as a reminder to the citizens of

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St. Ignatius Church at St. Inigoes

Updated On: Apr 17, 2024 | The first chapel of St. Ignatius was built in 1641 by the Jesuits. The church's history involves the Piscataway, plantations, enslaved people, and the

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Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm

Updated On: Apr 17, 2024 | The Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm is rich in natural and cultural resources and tells the story of Calvert County’s history, from Native American settlements,

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Maryland Archaeological Conservation Lab at JPPM

Updated On: Apr 17, 2024 | This facility has over 10 million artifacts dating the full span of human history.

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African American Heritage Society of Charles County, Inc.

Updated On: Apr 17, 2024 | The African American Heritage Society's mission is to foster awareness and an understanding of the African American way of life; to share the cultural

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St. Mary’s County Library

Updated On: Apr 17, 2024 | The St. Mary’s County Library connects people with ideas and information in a diverse community, valuing opportunity and education for all. A priority of

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St. Mary’s County Historical Society

Updated On: Apr 17, 2024 | St. Mary's County Historical Society is located in Tudor Hall in Leonardtown. Their resources are available at the Historical Society's Research Center, through publications

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St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland

Updated On: Apr 19, 2024 | St. Mary's College of Maryland is located next to Historic St. Mary's City and shares the heritage of the region. It acknowledges that heritage,

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Historic Sotterley

Updated On: Oct 31, 2024 | Historic Sotterley is a treasure. with a manor house, a slave cabin and 18 other buildings. More than just buildings and a beautiful setting,

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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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