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Howard County Lynching Memorial Committee

  • Howard County Library System (East Columbia Branch) 6600 Cradlerock Way Columbia, MD, 21045 United States (map)

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER!
Meeting will be rescheduled soon!

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 two in Howard County.

Join us to discuss a variety of ways the Howard County community can come to grips with the truth concerning the lynchings that occurred here, including community remembrance projects to commemorate these crimes and honor the victims. The first few meetings will be about the TRUTH, which is needed before possible reconciliation can happen. 

 Registration is strongly encouraged, since the room will be set up according to our projected needs. To register, click here: