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In Freedom's Name

Touring Exhibit

2022-07-14 00:00:00 2022-07-14 23:59:00 America/New_York In Freedom's Name In Freedom’s Name” is a touring exhibit that celebrates the military service and sacrifice of Black Marylanders throughout history. The exhibit features 38 panels that include 63 major stories and 245 photographs and images. It explores the stories of Marylanders and Prince Georgians whose courage and service are an inspiration for young people and adults alike. Oxon Hill -

Thursday, July 14
All day

Add to Calendar 2022-07-14 00:00:00 2022-07-14 23:59:00 America/New_York In Freedom's Name In Freedom’s Name” is a touring exhibit that celebrates the military service and sacrifice of Black Marylanders throughout history. The exhibit features 38 panels that include 63 major stories and 245 photographs and images. It explores the stories of Marylanders and Prince Georgians whose courage and service are an inspiration for young people and adults alike. Oxon Hill -

In Freedom’s Name” is a touring exhibit that celebrates the military service and sacrifice of Black Marylanders throughout history. The exhibit features 38 panels that include 63 major stories and 245 photographs and images. It explores the stories of Marylanders and Prince Georgians whose courage and service are an inspiration for young people and adults alike.

Developed by the Maryland Military Historical Society, in partnership with Stevenson’ University's Department of Public History & Humanities, the exhibition at PGCMLS is sponsored by Warren Builds and County Council Member-at-Large Mel Franklin. “In Freedom’s Name” was previously displayed at Baltimore’s Enoch Pratt Free Library, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of African American History and Culture, and public libraries in Anne Arundel, Frederick, and Howard counties. 

The exhibit is open during branch hours. Oxon Hill Branch Library is open Monday 10 am-6 pm, Tuesday-Wednesday 12-8 pm, Thursday-Friday 10 am-6 pm, Saturday 10 am-5 pm, and Sunday 1-5pm. 

AGE GROUP: | Teen (13-18 yrs) | Elementary (5-12 yrs) | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Black Heritage |

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Oxon Hill

Phone: 301-839-2400
Branch manager
Melanie Townsend Diggs

Hours
We're closed Friday July 04
Mon, Jun 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
Sat, Jul 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Mon, Jun 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
Sat, Jul 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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Tue, Jul 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Wed, Jul 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Wed, Jul 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Sat, Jul 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 4:30pm
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Wed, Jul 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 4:30pm
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Mon, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Mon, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 11:35am
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Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Sat, Jul 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 4:30pm
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Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Wed, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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