A Visit to the Drayden Schoolhouse
In 1890, the Drayden Schoolhouse opened its doors to African American children in the Valley Lee District, located on the other side of the St. Mary’s River from St. Mary’s …
Panel on Race Relations in the 20th Century at Historic St. Mary’s City
This Thursday, February 28th, Historic St. Mary’s City is hosting a panel discussion on race relations in St. Mary’s County during the 20th century. The panel will be monitored by …
The Initials in the Lintel
It is not often that archaeologists are able to examine writing in the material record. Most of the time we are dealing with broken plates and bottles. Very rarely do …
Welcome to “All of us Would Walk Together,” a Digital Exhibit
In 2008, still in the early stages of researching the history of African Americans who had lived at St. Mary’s City during the 19th century, I was alerted by my …