Founding African American Families of Calvert County (press release)

February 18, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:   Robyn Truslow

410-535-0291

 

On Tuesday, February 25, at 7pm, come hear from some of the prominent black families of the county as interviewed by Calvert County students.  This promises to be a unique opportunity for studying our shared Living Local History.  Family members we expect to hear from include Martha Foote Mackall, Francine Hutchins Clark, Ronald Clark, Shawn Harrod, Pamela Johnson, Michael Johnson and others.  If you have stories from your family’s pre-Civil War days, come prepared to share.

 

Also that evening, Professor Nellie Pharr-Maletta will share some historical context and background and sociologist Dr. Larry Hunt will explain the research he is conducting for All Saints Church.  A Project to Reconcile our Past was initiated by a group of parishioners to research the role of slavery and the African American community in the history of All Saints.  The goal of the project is to build a more understanding community in Southern Maryland.

 

For more information, call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. 

 

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Robyn Truslow

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

410-535-0291

410-535-3022 (fax)

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