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The Seventeen Men Exhibit: Opening Ceremony & Reception
Thursday, September 1, 2022
"Seventeen Men: Portraits of African American Civil War Soldiers" exhibit by professional artist and illustrator Shayne Davidson.
Open: 3pm to 6pm | Presentation: 4pm
EVENT IS FREE.
The Seventeen Men Exhibit: A Traveling American Civil War Display in St. Mary's County | Open: Sept 7 - Dec 20
This special exhibit highlights the 25th United States Colored Troops (USCT) that served in the Pensacola Bay Area during and immediately after the Civil War. The exhibit features life-sized portraits of seventeen members of the 25th USCT, Company G, which were created by artist Shayne Davidson. The portraits are based on a locket-sized photo album which includes a photo of each man and all but one of their names. The original album is in the collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. In addition to the portraits, information about the USCT and all Civil War Soldiers and Sailors from St. Mary’s County who served in the War will be available.
In Her Own Words: Eliza Isabel Waters
Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions members were saddened to learn of the recent passing at age 93, of Eliza Isabel Waters. We are so grateful to have a recording of her video interview and we are happy to be able to share it here.
UCAC History and Research Committee members interviewed Ms. Waters on October 19, 2016. She was then one of five surviving students of Drayden African American School in Drayden, MD. The school operated from 1890 to 1942 during the era of segregated schooling.
2022 Scholarship Awardee
2022 Scholarship Awardee
2022 Scholarship Awardee
Sidney Roberson, a recipient of the 2022 UCAC $1000 scholarship, is a graduate of Leonardtown High School who plans to attend North Carolina Central University to become a teacher.
2022 Scholarship Awardee
2022 Scholarship Awardee
2022 Scholarship Awardee
Nakiyah Brooks, a recipient of the 2022 UCAC $500 scholarship, is a graduate of Great Mills High School who plans to attend North Carolina A&T to become a pediatric nurse.
Dr. Meenakshi Brewster receives the UCAC President's Award
Mike Brown, Juneteenth Chairman presented Dr. Brewster the UCAC President’s Award for the doctors work and the health department staff
in protecting the St. Mary's County citizens for the past 2 years from Covid 19.
Southern Maryland Chapter of Jack and Jill Fundraiser
Jack and Jill of America, Inc., is a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2 – 19, dedicated to nurturing future African American leaders by strengthening children through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty.
Bitmoji Classrooms
Organizations around St. Mary's County created Bitmoji classrooms* to showcase local history resources and to encourage more visitation from our schools and community. Content aligns with 4th and 5th grade curriculum, but the Bitmoji pages have resources for students of all ages!
*A Bitmoji classroom is a virtual classroom where educators can deliver content to students in a fun and engaging way.
UCAC & NAACP volunteers worked with the Museum Division to develop sections on Drayden School, the UCAC monuments.
For more information, contact:
Adrianne” Dillahunt, Equity Assurance Coordinator for SMCPS
301-475-5511
Also, learn more about Elmer Brown Freedom Park
what we've accomplished
Historic Sites
Juneteenth Celebration
Historic Sites
Marked 21 Historic Sites of African American in St. Mary's began in 1934.
Oral Histories
Juneteenth Celebration
Historic Sites
Logged 175+ Oral Histories of African American life in St. Mary's County.
Online Depository
Juneteenth Celebration
Juneteenth Celebration
Created an Online Depository for African American Experiences.
Juneteenth Celebration
Juneteenth Celebration
Juneteenth Celebration
Host the Annual African American Heritage Celebration Family Event in St. Mary's County.