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The BIg Conversation Partnership is a group of organizations working to build bridges across divides in our Southern Maryland community.

This group was also instrumental in starting the work of remembering Benjamin Hance, the only documented lynching victim in St. Mary's County. A Soil Collection Ceremony was held on November 1, 2019, and a historic marker is in the works now. An exhibit about Mr. Hance and the lynching can be seen at the Old Jail Museum in Leonardtown.

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Lynching Victims in St. Mary's County

Benjamin Hance, June 17, 1887 (Leonardstown)

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Benjamin Hance Lynching Memorial Marker Unveiled on November 1, 2021 - Maryland Emancipation Day

St. Mary's County Museum Division

Nov 23, 20211 min read

Benjamin Hance Lynching Memorial Marker Unveiled on November 1, 2021 - Maryland Emancipation Day

On November 1, 2021, the St. Mary's County Museum Division, Equal Justice Initiative and other partners held an amazing Ceremony of...

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Washington Post Article on Hance Lynching Memorial

St. Mary's County Museum Division

Oct 26, 20211 min read

Washington Post Article on Hance Lynching Memorial

October 26, 2021 - WashingtonPost.com

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A Celebration of Justice & Equity: Benjamin Hance Historic Marker Unveiling

St. Mary's County Museum Division

Oct 25, 20212 min read

A Celebration of Justice & Equity: Benjamin Hance Historic Marker Unveiling

The St. Mary’s County Recreation and Parks Museum Division, in partnership with the Equal Justice Initiative, will host a historic marker...

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St. Mary's County Proclaims September 2022 as International Underground Railroad Month

St. Mary's County Museum Division

Oct 25, 20212 min read

St. Mary's County Proclaims September 2022 as International Underground Railroad Month

At their regular meeting on September 21, 2021, the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County proclaimed September 2021 as International...

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Raise an Antiracist: A Tool Box for Parents

St. Mary's County Museum Division

Oct 25, 20211 min read

Raise an Antiracist: A Tool Box for Parents

How should we talk to our children about difficult topics such as racism? Parents have a lot of tools available to rise up to this task...

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Underground Railroad in St. Mary's County

St. Mary's County Museum Division

Oct 25, 20211 min read

Underground Railroad in St. Mary's County

In this episode, we discuss the Old Jail in Leonardtown and it's significance to the Underground Railroad. Learn more by clicking below:

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Nurses at Hammond General Hospital & Freedom Seekers

St. Mary's County Museum Division

Oct 25, 20211 min read

Nurses at Hammond General Hospital & Freedom Seekers

In this episode, we celebrate National Nurses Week by discussing several noted nurses who served at Hammond General Hospital at Point...

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Aftermath of the Civil War in Southern Maryland

St. Mary's County Museum Division

Oct 25, 20211 min read

Aftermath of the Civil War in Southern Maryland

In this episode, we discuss the aftermath of the American Civil War in Southern Maryland and its lasting effects on the region. Check it...

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St. Mary's County Museum Division

Oct 25, 20211 min read

Female Abolitionists in Leonardtown

In this episode, we discuss women abolitionists in Leonardtown who helped Freedom Seekers escape to liberty. Check it out by clicking below:

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St. Mary's County Museum Division

Oct 25, 20211 min read

Abolitionists in St. Mary's County

In this episode, we discuss an Abolitionist in St. Mary's County who helped Freedom Seekers at Point Lookout. Check it out by clicking...

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St. Mary's County Museum Division

Oct 25, 20211 min read

Reverend Thomas Henry

IN this episode, we discuss the fascinating life of a native St. Mary's County man, Reverend Thomas Henry. Check it out by clicking below.

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St. Mary's County Museum Division

Oct 25, 20211 min read

John G. Lancaster

In this episode we discuss an important Black figure in St. Mary's County history, John G. Lancaster.

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Freedom Seekers in the U.S. Colored Troops

St. Mary's County Museum Division

Oct 25, 20211 min read

Freedom Seekers in the U.S. Colored Troops

Check out the episode where we discuss a few freedom seekers in St. Mary's County who joined the U.S. Colored Troops. Click below to view:

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St. Mary's County Museum Division

Oct 25, 20211 min read

Freedom Seekers in St. Mary's County

In this episode, we discuss a few of the freedom seekers in St. Mary's County who risked their lives to escape to freedom. Click below to...

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St. Mary's County Museum Division

Nov 30, 20201 min read

End of Slavery in Maryland

In this episode, we discuss the end of slavery in Maryland and how it came about during the American Civil War.

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St. Mary's County Museum Division

Oct 21, 20201 min read

Cardinal Gibbons Institute

In this segment, we discuss the first private school and high school for African American students in St. Mary's County.

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St. Mary's County Library features Drayden African American Schoolhouse in Video Series

St. Mary's County Museum Division

Oct 13, 20201 min read

St. Mary's County Library features Drayden African American Schoolhouse in Video Series

The St. Mary's County Museum Division in partnership with the St. Mary's County Library presents an online tour of the Drayden African...

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St. Mary's County Museum Division

Oct 13, 20201 min read

Drayden African American Schoolhouse

In this segment, we discuss segregated education in St. Mary's County in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and the stories from...

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U.S. Colored Troops & Medal of Honor Recipients from St. Mary's County

St. Mary's County Museum Division

Oct 5, 20201 min read

U.S. Colored Troops & Medal of Honor Recipients from St. Mary's County

In this segment, we discuss the the St. Mary's County men of the U.S. Colored Troops who fought valiantly for the Union during the...

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"Curator's Choice" Podcast Discusses Benjamin Hance in Episode

St. Mary's County Museum Division

Sep 21, 20201 min read

"Curator's Choice" Podcast Discusses Benjamin Hance in Episode

The "Currator's Choice" podcast, a show that visits and talks about local museums and historic sites and the fascinating stories they...

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