As work on the Jonathan Street cabin progresses and the once-stripped structure gradually forms into a cozy abode, it seems appropriate to reflect on those who once called 417 home. While not everyone left their marks on the dwelling like H. May, each resident’s time in the cabin is noteworthy.
The National Park Service, in partnership with Preservation Maryland, is pleased to announce the second year of the Harrison Goodall Preservation Fellowship to promote innovation and professional growth in the field of historic preservation. The fellowship is a short-term opportunity to pursue a unique self-directed project under the guidance of a mentor. Fellows will receive recognition for a distinguished achievement while creating original preservation training content, performing research, or enhancing leadership and management skills.
Relic hunting has exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic with families looking for socially distanced, outdoor activities. Most of these history-lovers are unaware that sensitive historic sites might be damaged in the process. Meanwhile, archaeologists are alarmed by the damage but rarely reach out to the relic hunting community to find productive alternatives to what they see as “looting”. It’s time to talk about it! Join a panel of archaeologists and avocationalists for a civil conversation about positive ways to discover the marvels of the past. Hosted in cooperation with the Council for Maryland Archaeology. This webinar is part of the Council for Maryland Archeology Webinar series. For more information on the webinar series, visit https://cfma-md.com/.
How has COVID-19 impacted research methods? This webinar will explore this question with a group of four anthropologists and historians to provide insight into their research on the Underground Railroad in 19th century Maryland. Speakers will discuss the ways Covid-19 restrictions have changed their research process, and provide an overview of the skills, methods, and research facilities they found most useful for their research. This session speakers are fellows for the 400 Years of African American History Fellowship, funded by the Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism and the Legacy of Slavery in Maryland program at the Maryland State Archives. This fellowship aims to nominate Maryland historic sites associated with the Underground Railroad for the Network to Freedom program run by the National Park Service.
Webinar Speakers:
A list of resources and links from this webinar can be found below:
For information on past and upcoming sessions and to register for future sessions visit: https://www.preservationmaryland.org/programs/old-line-state-summit/
More about the 400 Years of African American History Fellowship: https://www.visitmaryland.org/press/maryland-announces-fellows-selected-study-underground-railroad-sites
Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism: https://www.visitmaryland.org
More about the Legacy of Slavery in Maryland program at the Maryland State Archives: http://slavery.msa.maryland.gov
More about the 400 Years of African American History Commission: https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1892/africanamericanhistorycommission.htm
Chronicling America Newspaper Sources: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov
Maryland State Archives Guide to Government Records: http://guide.msa.maryland.gov/pages/index.aspx
Sydney Howard Gay Record of Fugitives: https://exhibitions.library.columbia.edu/exhibits/show/fugitives
William Still Records: https://hsp.org/history-online/digital-history-projects/uncovering-william-stills-underground-railroad
James Pennington; The Fugitive Blacksmith: https://docsouth.unc.edu/neh/penning49/summary.html
Lynn Bowman’s Research in Western Maryland: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Lynn-Bowman
Visit Hagerstown Driving Tour of Underground Railroad History: http://www.visithagerstown.com/files/FINAL%20UndergroundRailroad_Brochure_proof.pdf
AARCH Frederick: https://aarchsociety.org
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