Join us for the Building Trust & Engaging with Descendant Communities workshop on April 27th, hosted by Co-Chairs Commissioner Elinor Thompson and Commissioner Janice Curtis Greene, along with the Ancestral Remains Descendant Working Group Committee.

We’re calling for workshop leaders, potential descendants, and enthusiastic volunteers – especially youth!

At our inaugural meeting, you can discover the exciting plans of the Ancestral Remains Cemetery Research & Preservation Committee. A collaboration between Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture, Maryland Historical Trust, and Maryland Archaeological Conservation Lab, we’re crafting a groundbreaking approach within state regulations to honor the remains of African descent at Bennett’s Point, Queen Anne’s County.

This innovative project is set to become a national model for transferring human remains, a vital step in preserving our shared heritage. Learn more about the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture’sdedication to uncovering, preserving, and celebrating Maryland’s African American legacy. Let’s come together to educate one another and honor our history!