A 7-part series with a variety of fascinating speakers from St. Mary's County.
Make it to one, two, or all seven — the package includes however many you can attend plus a reception after each with light snacks, a glass of wine and time with the speaker. Individual sessions will be offered closer to the dates.
February 15: Peter LaPorte, Executive Director, St. Mary's County Historical Society, "Beyond the Fireworks: How St. Mary's County Helped Build America"
February 22: Jerry Gabriel, Award-Winning Author, Podcaster & Former St. Mary's College of Maryland Professor of English, Southern Maryland-focused podcast
March 1: Angela Edwards, Poet, Author, History Buff and Storyteller, Southern Maryland Author and Poet Angela Edwards will read from her debut book, "Little Italy Diary," whose characters were informed by her father's life in New York City's famed Little Italy neighborhood. And she'll share excerpts from her poetry collection, "Tribute," pondering her life in Southern Maryland.
March 8: TBA
March 15: Ruth Mitchell, Manager of Archaeological Services, Historic St. Mary's City
March 22: Karen Anderson, Professor of English & Director, VOICES Reading Series, St. Mary's College of Maryland
March 29: Gerrey Dennie, Associate Professor of History, African and African Diaspora Studies Chair, St. Mary's College of Maryland See less
Event by Pier450 Restaurant, Boutique Motel & Shop 48342 Wynne Rd, Ridge, MD