When we rang in the new year a few weeks ago, we greeted 2021 optimistically, hoping for a year of more connections—reconnecting with family and friends, making new connections, and coming together as a community and country. If the hopeful spirit of the new year has you asking yourself how you…
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The Breonna Taylor Mural was a labor of love for Jeff Huntington and Julia Gibb, founders of Future History Now. Their vision, organization and execution of this tribute memorial in the historically black neighborhood of Chambers Park, not only inspired Annapolis- but inspired the world! The…
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Clockwise from the top left, Frederick Douglass, Book jacket of 'Tubman Travels', Moses Viney (who escaped slavery and settled into NY) and Harriet Tubman. Photo courtesy of Visit Annapolis. Those who’ve seen the film “Harriet,” the Hollywood version of the Harriet Tubman story, no doubt came away…
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Completed mural of Breonna Taylor at Chambers Park, Annapolis, MD. Image courtesy of Street Arts Films. Just off of West Street, you are a mere turn away from something monumental. A 7,000 square foot portrait of the late Breonna Taylor, accompanied by the words “BLACK LIVES MATTER Breonna Taylor…
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Founded in 1984, the Banneker-Douglass Museum is a staple in Maryland history as its aim is to preserve and educate on topics of African American history and culture. And thanks to the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture, even its foundations, once Mt. Moriah A.M.E. Church…
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For a couple from Kentucky, the Banneker-Douglass Museum (84 Franklin St., Annapolis) was the perfect venue for their wedding. It was held in the portion of the museum that had been the sanctuary of the Mount Moriah AME Church constructed in 1875 and remodeled in 1896. For the ceremony, the historic…
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January is a time for resolutions, a fresh start, learning something new and, oftentimes, connecting deeper with ourselves. The engaging lectures and history events happening in our area this month are sure to help you meet those goals in this New Year: “Laurence Hurst Anniversary Show” and “Songs…
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From solo shows to musical performances and videos of art to artistic storytelling, this month has something for everyone to enjoy. Take a look at our Top 10 Artsy Things to do around town: Jahru X (Jeff Huntington) and Street Art Films presents A Public Art Documentation. Experience this not to be…
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Savor June and the beautiful weather that’s finally come our way by enjoying a history themed -- or inspired -- event in the coming days. We found concerts, lavender fields and a whole lot of soul to connect our past to the present as we welcome the Summer solstice. Douglass Reading Room In…
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For the rest of the month, we’ve curated our favorite picks of events happening at our area heritage and historical sites. Learn a little, have a little fun, make some memories! Grab your calendar and schedule a momentous May with these can't-miss history events: ArchiTrex Take a 2-hour walking…
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