On this day in 1900, Lewis Harris was lynched in Belair, Harford County.
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/...
📷: A young lady gathering soil for Lewis Harris at Harford County's soil collection ceremony in 2022. Photo credit: Mike Dixon
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On this day in 2018, Maryland Lynching Memorial Project was founded to expose our state's history and work towards repair. We pause to reflect on the lives of the 38 documented and countless unknown racial terror lynching victims in Maryland. Truth first.
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Join us on April 9th at 7p EST for a screening of Dr. Yohuru Williams' new documentary "Paradox: Echos of Reform and the Minneapolis Police." Information + registration for the free event: bit.ly/4r4dBpp
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The Brownsville Project (affiliated with the Allegany County Lynching Truth & Reconciliation Committee) is bringing a traveling exhibition that focuses on Black reparations to Frostburg State University. This installation is called Aiming for Freedom: Brownsville Speaks.
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Join the Prince George's County LMP on ebruary 21st from 11:00-12:30 at the Oxon Hill Public Library to learn about the untold story of the lynching of John Henry Scott. Info: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Join the Prince George's County LMP on Tuesday, February 10th at 7:00pm for their virtual presentation and discussion of "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson. Registration link: bit.ly/2026PGCLMPBook
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IT HAPPENED HERE: REMEMBERING THREE LYNCHINGS was developed by MoCoLMP and reveals the forgotten and nearly-erased history that occurred in MoCo. This show is cosponsored by Montgomery Co. Public Libraries. MoCoLMP thanks them for their support.
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In appreciation for their service, and upon their retirement from the MLMP board, Nick & Will have been conferred the status of Emeritus. Join in recognizing these extraordinary individuals for their dedication to advance the cause of racial repair.
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Please join the Prince George's County LMP on February 10th at 7:00pm when they host a virtual presentation and discussion of "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson. Link to register: bit.ly/2026PGCLMPBook
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On Jan 14 @ 3pm the Maryland Lynching Truth & Reconciliation Commission will host a virtual briefing on its Final Report. The briefing will cover key findings and recommendations, answer questions, and discuss implementation. Registration and information: bit.ly/3LEvb4O.
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Prince George’s County Lynching Memorial Project 2026 Racial Justice Essay and Creative Arts Contest is accepting submissions. For more information and how to apply go to: bit.ly/RJCAC
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On this day in 1911, King Johnson was lynched in Brooklyn, part of Anne Arundel County at the time.
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/exhibits/sho...
📷: A photograph marking the location of King Johnson's body, identified by The Baltimore Sun.
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On this day in 1906, Henry Davis was lynched in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County.
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/exhibits/sho...
📷: An article from the Evening Capital describing posts cards created from photographs of Henry Davis' body.
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On this day in 1931, Matthew Williams was lynched in
Salisbury, Wicomico County.
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/...
📷: M. Williams' death certificate. Learn more about M. Williams in the book "The Silent Shore" by Charles L. Chavis, Jr.
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130 years ago today, James Bowens was lynched in Frederick, Frederick County.
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/...
📷: A historic map showing a portion of Jefferson Pike, along which Bowens was lynched. It remains a key roadway today.
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"This moment calls for our places and spaces to be both." ~Dr. Kalima Young, 8th Annual "Lynching in Maryland" Conference
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As expected, the 8th Annual MLMP Conference opened our hearts and minds through powerful, thought-provoking, and inspiring presentations and discussions with experts, thought leaders, and artists.
Many thanks to all for your engagement.
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For detailed conference schedule, speaker bios, and registration visit: bit.ly/MLMP-2025-Conf
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On this day in 1894, Stephen Williams was lynched in Upper Marlboro, Prince George's County.
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/exhibits/sho...
📷: A Baltimore Sun article describing Stephen Williams' lynching.
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On this day in 1933, George Armwood was lynched in Princess Anne, Somerset County.
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/exhibits/sho...
📷: A photo of George Armwood escorted by law enforcement shortly before his was lynched (AFRO).
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On this day in 1869, Thomas Juricks was lynched in Piscataway, Prince George's County.
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/exhibits/sho...
📷: An article on Thomas Jurick's lynching on the front page of The New Republican.
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Join us on October 25th ~ in-person at the Lewis Museum (Baltimore) or virtually ~ for the 8th Annual Conference. Detailed conference schedule, speaker bios, & registration:
lnkd.in/erQSU-rR.
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On this day in 1907, William Burns (aka Robert Hughes) was lynched in Cumberland, Allegany Co.
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/...
📷: The old Allegany Co. Jail where Burns was abducted and lynched.
Photo credit: www.flickr.com/photos/josep...
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Registration open for the 8th Annual MLMP Conference on Oct 25, 9:00-4:30. Of interest to the public; local/state leaders; and advocates, educators, students, researchers, policymakers, journalists.
Registration + session details: bit.ly/MLMP-2025-Conf
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On this day in 1869, Jim Quinn was lynched in Whitehall, Harford Co.
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/items/show/54
📷: 1863 map of Northern Central Railroad line on which Quinn was transported. Detail of stop where Quinn was abducted and lynched.
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Just Announced! Civil and human rights attorney, Margaret Burnham, founder/director of the Civil Rights and Restorative Justice Project (Northeastern) to present: Racial Pasts, Perilous Futures. Info: bit.ly/MLMP-2025-Conf
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Registration is open for the 8th Annual "Lynching in Maryland" Conference on October 25, 2025. Registration and event details here: mdlynchingmemorial.networkforgood.com/events/89309...
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On this day in 1878, Michael “Mike” Green was lynched in Upper Marlboro, Prince George’s County. Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/exhibits/sho...
📷: Detail from the PGC Court Inquest
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The Summer edition of the MLMP Newsletter is available for review: mdlynchingmemorial.dm.networkforgood.com/emails/summe...
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