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Tin, Sweat, and Survival: African Americans in the Canning Industry on Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore
Early 20th Century History of Canning in Maryland Canning in Maryland started in 1849 and became prominent in 1880. Baltimore City was...
Snow Hill African American Heritage Society
Apr 133 min read


Anchored in Legacy: African Americans in Maritime History
African Americans and Labor Segment 1 Maritime and Ports Maryland Tivoli in Baltimore...
Snow Hill African American Heritage Society
Feb 163 min read


The Legacy of Warner K. Beckett Sr.- Honoring the Patriarch of the Beckett Family
During Black History Month, the African American Heritage Society of Snow Hill and Surrounding Areas will spotlight a segment on Family...
Snow Hill African American Heritage Society
Feb 18, 20246 min read


Celebrating the Legacy of African American Bus Drivers in Worcester County: Breaking Barriers and Driving Change
Walking the long road, traveling by bus This Paving the Way segment is on school transportation for African American students in...
Snow Hill African American Heritage Society
Feb 18, 20242 min read


Worcester Bus Drivers Who've Paved the Way
We honor our first African American Bus Contractors in Worcester County
Snow Hill African American Heritage Society
Oct 26, 20232 min read
Memorial Day: One of the Earliest Celebrations
“Let’s remember those brave men and women who died while serving the U.S. military” In May 1865, just after the war ended, more than...
Snow Hill African American Heritage Society
May 29, 20232 min read
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