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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. 

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Notable People
| Born and raised in Calvert County before the Civil War and Maryland emancipation, he went on to Union Theological and leadership in forming the
News
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      A Summer Institute for Teachers Accessing the Diverse History of Southern Maryland June 25 – 9 am – 4 pm At

Bibliography
| A resource for teachers, college students and communities containing essays, poems, short stories, interviews, historical vignettes, and lesson plans that re-evaluate Columbus' legacy.
News
| The Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning, Historic Preservation, in collaboration with the Calvert Historical Society, has a new Geographic Information System (GIS)
Bibliography
| A non-fiction account of an African American family striving for a better life in St. Mary's County from Reconstruction to the present.
Article History
| A brief snapshot of living and health conditions for African Americans from slavery to 1970's in Southern Maryland with emphasis on the 20th century.
Notable People History
| Everlyn Holland raised in the Jim Crow era, became a nurse at St. Mary's Hospital during segregation, an honored community activist promoting civil rights.
Article History
| In 1920, an Calvert African American arranged for an airplane to land in rural Calvert County. This newspaper article gives insight into rural life,
News History
| History opportunity for St. Mary's County middle and high school students. Projects due March 8, 2025. Scan QR code for more information or call
Photo Gallery History
| The Project aims to connect all the descendants of the site whether they descend from enslavers, enslaved, workers or ally families to build an

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