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Notable People

The objective of gathering these 90 stories is not to focus on the well-known individuals, but to include those people who in their everyday lives exemplified the strength and resilience of the Black, Indigenous, and Other People of Color of Southern Maryland.  Appreciating their stories provides a view into the history of Southern Maryland like no other.

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Abraham and Moses

Updated On: Apr 2, 2024 | Enslaved Abraham and Moses attempted an escape from Serenity Plantation, Charles County, Maryland in 1778. Archeological discoveries tell more of the story.
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Reconstruction image of skull
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Notable People History Photo Gallery

Dr. Jerome Adams

Updated On: Apr 3, 2024 | Dr. Jerome Adams, a native of St. Mary's County, Maryland, became Surgeon General of the United States in 2017 holding this office during the
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Dr. Jerome Adams 20th United States Surgeon General
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Equity 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.

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This project has been financed in part with State funds from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, an instrumentality of the State of Maryland. However, project contents or opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority.
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