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In Freedom's Name
Touring Exhibit
2022-07-22 00:00:00
2022-07-22 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 -
Friday, July 22
All day
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2022-07-22 00:00:00
2022-07-22 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 is home of the Sojourner Truth Room and the Speak Your Truth! Oral History Project.