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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.
Article History
Updated On: Nov 4, 2024 | During the War of 1812 British Vice Admiral Alexander Cochrane issued a Proclamation/Promise to Americans. It was an offer to the enslaved. Many enslaved
Places to Experience History
Updated On: Apr 17, 2024 | St. Ignatius Church and St. Thomas Manor were founded by Father Andrew White in 1641. Both sites have a deep history with the Jesuits
Notable People History Photo Gallery
Updated On: Apr 11, 2024 | Jesse Jones Reid always was in service to his community as veteran, teacher, firefighter, school bus contractor and a Calvert County Board Commissioner.
Timeline
Updated On: Apr 5, 2024 | In September 1863, the War Department Adjutant General’s Office issued an order to raise one infantry regiment of “colored” troops in Maryland.
Timeline
Updated On: Apr 5, 2024 | Many freedom seekers made their way to the District of Columbia once slavery was abolished there.
Timeline
Updated On: Apr 5, 2024 | Camp Stanton was established in Benedict in October 1863 for the recruitment and training of African American soldiers.
Timeline
Updated On: Apr 5, 2024 | It said in part: No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United
Timeline
Updated On: Apr 5, 2024 | Celebrations were held across Southern Maryland when the 15th Amendment was passed, giving Black men the right to vote in America.
Timeline
Updated On: Apr 5, 2024 | Matthew Henson, noted African American explorer, traveled with Robert Peary and four Inuit guides, and became the first to set foot on the North
Timeline
Updated On: Apr 5, 2024 | After a long struggle, the 19th Amendment was ratified, giving women the right to vote in America.
