Lower Marlboro Freedom Day

Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail

  • Oct 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM
  • Free

 

 

 

 Join us for Lower Marlboro Freedom Day at Lower Marlboro Hall (3911 Lower Marlboro Road, Owings)  and Lower Marlboro United Methodist Church (6519 Lower Marlboro Lane, Owings).

As the War of 1812 raged into the summer of 1814, British troops sailed up the Patuxent River in a bid to take Washington, D.C. On their way, they stopped at the port of Lower Marlboro in what is now Owings to commandeer supplies and offered freedom to local enslaved men and women in exchange for their service to the British war effort. Fourteen people won their freedom that day, on what we now commemorate as Lower Marlboro Freedom Day.

Activities include walking tours, speakers, entertainment, food and exhibits at the historic Lower Marlboro United Methodist Church and Lower Marlboro Hall in Owings.

This is a wonderful opportunity for all ages to enjoy the fall weather while celebrating our local history and heritage.

This is a partner event, for more information please visit their website.

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Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Lower Marlboro Hall (3911 Lower Marlboro Road, Owings) and Lower Marlboro United Methodist Church (6519 Lower Marlboro Lane, Owings)

Schedule

Date:

Oct 19, 2024

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

5 hours

Contact Information

Karyn Molines

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Event Type

  • Partner Program
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