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Black History Publications

Website: Parkers Creek Heritage Trail Black History Web Pages

The Parkers Creek Heritage Trail interprets the history of the Parkers Creek area on this website and on signs on the American Chestnut Land Trust's 26 miles of public hiking trails. Although the project explores multiple aspects of local history, it emphasizes the importance of African American contributions to the area. Read more here: https://www.pcheritagetrail.org/black-history

Books: Inspiring African American Women of Calvert County

Many volunteers contributed to these two books, including Delphine Siggers-Williams and Dr. Marsha Plater. Darlene Harrod, author of several included biographies, served as general co-editor and project manager. Editorial and other support was provided by Shirley Knight. Published by Calvert Library.

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Digital copies (available on the Calvert Library website:

Inspiring African American Women of Calvert County

https://bit.ly/InspiringAAWomen

•Inspiring African American Men of Calvert County

https://bit.ly/InspiringAAMen

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Office Location: 676 Double Oak Rd, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2363, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Phone: (410)414-3400 | Email: info@acltweb.org

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