Storyteller and balladeer David  Norris brings his original songs and stories about the music and dances of St Mary’s County when we were young.

 

Music and dance are as much a part of St Mary’s County as crabs and oysters. Mr. Norris will stir our memories of Paul Jones dancing, parlor dances, house parties. And, of course, those wonderful "socials" held at parish halls througout the County.

 

This Fall Dinner will bring back memories a bygone era when songs were melodic; when couples slow-danced cheek-to-cheek; when families and communities came together for evenings of good fun -- and maybe just a wee bit of mischief. 

 

 

 

Our understanding of racial identity has changed over time. What does this change consist? How does it occur?  What are the consequences for communities and social interaction?

 

A distinguished panel will discuss these and other questions at this Historically Speaking program. The panel includes

 

Garrey Dennie - Associate Professor of History at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. 

 

Julia King, PhD - Professor of Anthropology at St Mary's College of Maryland. 

 

Philip Levy, PhD: Professor of History, University of South Florida.

 

Antonio Ugues, PhD: Associate Professor of History and Director of the Center for the Study of Democracy, St Mary's College of Maryland, Moderator.

 

There will be a RECEPTION at 6:00 pm. The event and reception are without charge but reservations are strongly suggested. Please reserve your space by clicking on the link below
 

The outstanding folks at the Maryland Arborist Association will descend bright and early on Tudor Hall to prune back our towering Willow Oaks and other trees on the property.

 

Come by to take a look at their work.