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The search results are drawn from the organizations that contain significant history resources, and the categories including places to experience, notable people and the timeline. All can be searched by keyword, time, theme, type, counties and audience. The search filters were developed with the school systems to align with State social studies requirements. 

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History Notable People
| Rev. Nathaniel Monroe Carroll was born enslaved in Calvert County. Later he founded the first home for the aged.
Notable People History
| John Cajay worked for the Freedman's Bureau developing schools and community during Reconstruction. His Knights of St. Jerome dedication speech is remembered.
Places to Experience
| 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
Places to Experience
| 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
Places to Experience History
| 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
Places to Experience History Photo Gallery
| 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,
Places to Experience History Photo Gallery
| Historic Sotterley is a treasure. with a manor house, a slave cabin and 18 other buildings. More than just buildings and a beautiful setting,
Places to Experience History
| Middleham Chapel and the cemetery are over 335 years old. The bell in the chapel was installed in 1699. The cemetery includes graves from
Notable People History Photo Gallery
| Elmer Jefferson Brown, Sr. was an entrepreneur, community activist, and founder of the St. Mary's Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions (UCAC)
Places to Experience History
| Historic St. Mary's City provides an opportunity to learn about what life was like for the first settlers in Maryland, and the impact these

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