Between the end of the Civil War and the beginning of World War II, more than 4,000 black Americans were victims of racial terror lynchings in the United States. No fewer than 40 of these crimes were committed in Maryland, including at least four in Harford County
Join the Harford County Committee of the Maryland Lynching Memorial Project for a community meeting to discuss the importance of acknowledging the history of racial terrorism in our county. The Committee will explore ideas for community remembrance projects as a way to begin the process of healing and reconciliation. The program will include two short films, presentations and community discussion. Complimentary literature from the Equal Justice Initiative will be available.
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Harford County Committee Meeting
- Wednesday, March 27,
2019 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Harford County Community College Student Center Room 243 (map)
Join the committee for this public meeting to discuss lynching in Harford County, the importance of acknowledging the history of racial terror, pay respect to the victims, and their families, and explore ideas for community remembrance projects as a way to begin the process of healing.
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