Banneker-Douglass 2.0 Archive

This blog archive provides an insider's look at Maryland's amazing African American history. Begun in 2009, this blog contains stories about Maryland's history. The blog is no longer updated, however the posts will remain for research and leisure reading alike. The Banneker-Douglass Museum, located in the heart of the historic district in Annapolis, MD is a part of the Governor's Office of Community Initiatives and is overseen by the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture.

02 May 2012

Facebook

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The Blog was active from 2009 - 2012.  It will remain on our website for research purposes.  To engage with us, please visit the BDM Faceb...
24 February 2012

Happy 28th birthday BDM!

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05 December 2011

The Sylvia Gaither Garrison Library Celebrates It's Fourth Anniversary

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Prior to the holiday season, the chairman of the Maryland Commision on African American History and Culture, Ted Mack, along with Commision...
29 November 2011

Winter Programs

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Hi everyone Just wanted you to take note of the new programs listed in the right hand column. More programs to be added later this week. ...
15 November 2011

Sylvia Gaither Garrison Library's Fourth Anniversary Celebration

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Runners: Maryland Fugitives from Slavery: A Lecture by C.R. Gibbs Saturday, November 19, 2011 10:30am-12:30pm Location: Bates Legacy Center,...
21 October 2011

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Banneker-Douglass Museum, Maryland State Archives, and Historic Annapolis Present Flee! Stories of Flight from Maryland in Black and Wh...
21 September 2011

Moving

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My office ceiling has been really loud today. Working in the old part of the museum (former Mount Moriah building), sounds seem to carry re...
07 September 2011

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BDM Returns to Regular Hours The BDM is now open Tuesday - Saturday from 10am - 4pm.  Come visit us!
26 August 2011

BDM Closed

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Hi everyone! With Hurricane Irene's pending visit to Maryland, the Banneker-Douglass Museum will be closed on Saturday, 27 August 2011...
19 August 2011

Preparation

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Summer is drawing to a close and with it another tourist season ends. As a tourist destination, one would think that the museum would be hea...
10 August 2011

Loring Cornish at the Jewish Museum of Maryland

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The Banneker-Douglass Museum would like to recognize the Jewish Museum of Maryland and their current exhibit Loring Cornish : In Each O...
03 August 2011

Turner Station Heritage & Praise Celebration Honoring Henrietta Lacks

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Date: Saturday, August 6, 2011 Time: Noon-5pm Location: Baltimore’s Historic Turner Station Admission: Free Parking: Free, On-Street For...
27 July 2011

Meet Ja-Zette Marshburn

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Greetings, My name is Ja-Zette Marshburn, and I am very excited to be working as the Walter Hill Fellow in Archives at the Banneker-Douglass...
09 July 2011

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An Evening with Jason Luckett Saturday, July 23, 2011, 7-9pm Banneker-Douglass Museum 84 Franklin Street Annapolis, MD, 21401 ...
30 June 2011

Introducing Steve Carioti

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I am a native of Prince George's County, Maryland, where I curently reside with my fiance Bobi Sofou and her daughter Anna. I am the thi...
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