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Carroll name has been on state's VIP list for years
100 Years Ago Signatures, please A Times political story included a picture of John Carroll with the caption, "John Lee Carroll, Doughregon, Governor 1876." The story also mentioned the 1912 presidential election and the "Honorable Blair Lee of...Tags: Minority Groups, Movies, Kim Novak, Executive Branch, Howard County
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Two teens injured in car crash in Columbia
Two teenagers were injured in a single-car crash Monday afternoon in Columbia, after an 18-year-old driver left the roadway and slammed into a telephone pole. Daniel Howard Baker, of the 6000 block of Mellow Wine Way in Columbia, was driving a 1996 Acura...Tags: Motorvehicle Accidents, Transportation Accidents, Injuries and Wounds, Howard County
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Gardening with an edge
First lady Michelle Obama sets the tone in trends with what she wears — and the way she gardens.
The president's wife, who planted vegetables on the south lawn of the White House shortly after the family moved in, has revamped this year's garden by...Tags: Plant Openings, Michelle Obama, White House, Tomatoes, Arable Farming
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Winter getaway to the Eastern Shore
You might expect winter on the Eastern Shore to be slow. I know I did. So even though it was Presidents Day weekend, I told my husband that the holiday wouldn't be a hindrance to a quick two-day trip to the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, a resort I've been...Tags: Chesapeake Bay, Target Brands, Inc., Ice Cream, Natural Resources, Michael Kors
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The Tubman Park
Few historical figures are deserving of greater public recognition and tribute than Maryland's own Harriet Tubman. Although typically mentioned in history books as a conductor of the Underground Railroad, the many accomplishments over her long life &#...Tags: Richard Burr, Gardens and Parks, Minority Groups, Dorchester County, Slavery
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The new look of African-American history
Sun StaffWe know the names. Harriet Tubman was a conductor on the Underground Railroad, transporting more than 300 slaves to freedom. Frederick Douglass was an ardent spokesman for the abolition movement, and Thurgood Marshall helped end legal segregation as the...Tags: Minority Groups, Slavery, History, Billie Holiday, Dance
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Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman 1820-1913 For her freedom was like heaven Harriet Tubman, born a slave on a plantation in Dorchester County, was 29 years old when she seized the opportunity to escape to freedom in the north. The year was 1849 and as she stood on a...Tags: Dorchester County, Seizures, Defense, Slavery, Cambridge (Dorchester, Maryland)
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New Castle, Delaware
Baltimore Sun reporterGo here: With its cobblestone streets, sweeping views of the Delaware River, grassy commons and rich architectural heritage, New Castle's historic district ranks among the finest heritage towns in the Mid-Atlantic. It's got history: William Penn first set...Tags: Forests, Davy Crockett, Natural Resources, Dining and Drinking, Stonewall Jackson
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At last, a place for generations of history, hope
Sun StaffMore than 350 years have passed since the first enslaved Africans, taken forcibly from their homelands and sold to people in a land thousands of miles away, set foot in Maryland. Beginning this weekend, their stories and the stories of their...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Billie Holiday, Baptist, William Donald Schaefer, Labor Legislation
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Baltimore promoting its black heritage
Sun StaffCity tourism officials are using this month's scheduled opening of a museum spotlighting black history and culture to push Baltimore as a destination of choice for African-American tourists. With an eye on the planned opening June 25 of the Reginald F....Tags: Minority Groups, Monuments and Heritage Sites, History, Tourism and Leisure, Clubs and Associations
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Tubman, Oakley are good reasons to visit Cambridge
Special To The SunAs Women's History Month draws to a close, visitors to the Cambridge and Bucktown area of Dorchester County can explore the lives of two Eastern Shore women who became legends of American and Maryland history: Harriet Tubman and Annie Oakley. Tubman's...Tags: Dorchester County, Suicide, Slavery, History, Annie Oakley
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Wilmington has its own Renaissance on the waterfront
Special To The SunImagine a beautiful spring day. You've just left the ballpark and are strolling along the waterfront in the heart of downtown. When you're tired of walking, there are numerous shops and boutiques along the promenade to pique your interest and a wide...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Shipbuilding, World War II (1939-1945), Inner Harbor, Foods and Beverages
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