Dear Team,
Every February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of Black Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that are an indelible part of our country’s history. On the Eastern Shore of Maryland, and in the five counties we serve, there is rich history – from famous abolitionists such as Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman, to hundreds of lesser known figures throughout our communities.
Each week during the month of February, UM Shore Regional Health will highlight the Black History of one of the five counties we serve – Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Talbot and Queen Anne’s. Our focus this week is on Talbot County.
The links below are just a couple of the many opportunities to learn more about Black History in Talbot County. We encourage you to explore!
Easton’s Hill Community was home to free African Americans since the 1780s, more than 80 years before the Civil War ended in 1865. The history of this community was obscured by time until researchers began to unravel the mysteries of this extraordinary neighborhood.
Born to a slave on Tuckahoe Creek in Talbot County, Douglass emancipated himself. He became an abolitionist orator and internationally recognized author. His words continue to inspire.
