History

Historic Sotterley Book: “George Plater of Sotterley”

Updated On: Mar 22, 2024 | The book "George Plater of Sotterley" tells the story of Plater, who lived at the same time as George Washington. During the Revolution, he

Notable People History Photo Gallery

Isaac Hawkins

Updated On: Jun 20, 2024 | Isaac Hawkins is the first name listed on the 1838 Georgetown University bill of sale, now known as the "Georgetown University 272".

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Historic Sotterley Book: : “Sotterley: Her People and Their Worlds”

Updated On: Mar 22, 2024 | This book: “Sotterley: Her People and Their Worlds” provides a view of Sotterley from 1699 to 1961.

Notable People History

Romulus Hall (George Weems)

Updated On: Apr 6, 2024 | An account of the first recorded death in this region of an escaped slave by the Underground Railroad.

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Calvert Marine Museum: Photography

Updated On: Mar 22, 2024 | Photographs relating to the seafood harvesting and packing industry, recreation, boatbuilding, and daily life.

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Calvert Marine Museum: Oral Histories

Updated On: Mar 22, 2024 | Oral histories relating to the seafood harvesting and packing industry, education, and farming.

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Calvert Marine Museum: Maps

Updated On: Mar 23, 2024 | Maps relating to waterways and land of Calvert County

Notable People History

Passengers of the “Generous Jenny”

Updated On: Apr 6, 2024 | Generous Jenny disembarked 218 enslaved from the Patuxent River to Sotterley Plantation in 1720, the first of many.

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Calvert Marine Museum: Virtual Exhibits

Updated On: Mar 22, 2024 | Virtual exhibits on important topics: At the End of the Road: The Vanished Community of Rock Point, Maryland virtual exhibit; A Race to the

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Calvert Marine Museum: Education in Calvert County

Updated On: Mar 22, 2024 | Materials and photographs related to education for African Americans in Calvert County.

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Equity in History Coalition

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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.

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Equity in History Coalition