Discover the rich African American history of the Chesapeake Bay region through this collection of stories written by Chesapeake Heartland fellows, interns, and community members.
The Ways We Work in Kent County, MarylandFree Black Craftsman Samuel Rogers
The Ways We Work in Kent County, Maryland - Free Black Craftsman Samuel Rogers by Patrick Jackson
LaMonte Cooke - Sheriff, Warden, Mason, and Tea Party Officer
LaMonte Cooke - Sheriff, Warden, Mason, and Tea Party Officer
Chesapeake Heartland Celebrates Black History Month on the Eastern Shore by Dominic Rapposelli
Black History Month, which occurs annually in February, is a nationwide observance that celebrates Black history, culture, and the notable contributions of past and living African American individuals. This celebration of Black history and culture is central to Chesapeake Heartland’s mission; it’s woven into the project’s DNA.
Goin’ Back to the Old Ways: Chesapeake Narratives on African American Traditions by Queen Cornish
Over the course of one month, I had the pleasure of interviewing three narrators: David Cornish Sr., Hess Love, and Airlee Ringgold-Johnson. The goal of this oral history project was to investigate how the Chesapeake Bay has shaped the cultural traditions of African Americans, both past and present.