The Black Diamond Event Weekend

April 24-25, 2021

10:00 a.m. – 5:00  p.m. each day

St. Clement’s Island Museum

38370 Point Breeze Road, Colton’s Point, MD 20626

Phone: 301-769-2222

Head to St. Clement’s Island Museum for a weekend commemorating a forgotten tragedy of the Civil War - the Black Diamond Disaster. On April 23, 1865, eighty-seven (87) lives were lost when the Black Diamond and the steamer Massachusetts collided in the Potomac River near St. Clement’s Island during the hunt for John Wilkes Booth. Includes free museum admission, free water taxi rides to St. Clements Island State Park, Sunday Commemoration Ceremony, and concert by the Federal City Brass Band.

More info: https://fb.me/e/3EcgW8cZS

The Black Diamond Event Weekend

April 24-25, 2021

10:00 a.m. – 5:00  p.m. each day

St. Clement’s Island Museum

38370 Point Breeze Road, Colton’s Point, MD 20626

Phone: 301-769-2222

Head to St. Clement’s Island Museum for a weekend commemorating a forgotten tragedy of the Civil War - the Black Diamond Disaster. On April 23, 1865, eighty-seven (87) lives were lost when the Black Diamond and the steamer Massachusetts collided in the Potomac River near St. Clement’s Island during the hunt for John Wilkes Booth. Includes free museum admission, free water taxi rides to St. Clements Island State Park, Sunday Commemoration Ceremony, and concert by the Federal City Brass Band.

More info: https://fb.me/e/3EcgW8cZS

DRAYDEN AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOOLHOUSE OPEN HOUSE DATES

Dates: April 10, May 1, June 5, June 19, June 20, July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2

Time: 11AM – 2PM

Location: Drayden African American Schoolhouse - 18287 Cherryfield Road, Drayden, MD 20630

Details: Learn more about one of the nation's best-preserved one-room African American schoolhouses, located right here in St. Mary's County. Check out the restored schoolhouse and learn about its rich history and importance to education in St. Mary's County. Hear the real stories about how African American students learned up until the mid-20th century. Staff and volunteers will be available for tours and to answer any questions and provide information.

Link-  https://fb.me/e/cRckkILWB

DRAYDEN AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOOLHOUSE OPEN HOUSE DATES

Dates: April 10, May 1, June 5, June 19, June 20, July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2

Time: 11AM – 2PM

Location: Drayden African American Schoolhouse - 18287 Cherryfield Road, Drayden, MD 20630

Details: Learn more about one of the nation's best-preserved one-room African American schoolhouses, located right here in St. Mary's County. Check out the restored schoolhouse and learn about its rich history and importance to education in St. Mary's County. Hear the real stories about how African American students learned up until the mid-20th century. Staff and volunteers will be available for tours and to answer any questions and provide information.

Link-  https://fb.me/e/cRckkILWB

DRAYDEN AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOOLHOUSE OPEN HOUSE DATES

Dates: April 10, May 1, June 5, June 19, June 20, July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2

Time: 11AM – 2PM

Location: Drayden African American Schoolhouse - 18287 Cherryfield Road, Drayden, MD 20630

Details: Learn more about one of the nation's best-preserved one-room African American schoolhouses, located right here in St. Mary's County. Check out the restored schoolhouse and learn about its rich history and importance to education in St. Mary's County. Hear the real stories about how African American students learned up until the mid-20th century. Staff and volunteers will be available for tours and to answer any questions and provide information.

Link-  https://fb.me/e/cRckkILWB

DRAYDEN AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOOLHOUSE OPEN HOUSE DATES

Dates: April 10, May 1, June 5, June 19, June 20, July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2

Time: 11AM – 2PM

Location: Drayden African American Schoolhouse - 18287 Cherryfield Road, Drayden, MD 20630

Details: Learn more about one of the nation's best-preserved one-room African American schoolhouses, located right here in St. Mary's County. Check out the restored schoolhouse and learn about its rich history and importance to education in St. Mary's County. Hear the real stories about how African American students learned up until the mid-20th century. Staff and volunteers will be available for tours and to answer any questions and provide information.

Link-  https://fb.me/e/cRckkILWB

DRAYDEN AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOOLHOUSE OPEN HOUSE DATES

Dates: April 10, May 1, June 5, June 19, June 20, July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2

Time: 11AM – 2PM

Location: Drayden African American Schoolhouse - 18287 Cherryfield Road, Drayden, MD 20630

Details: Learn more about one of the nation's best-preserved one-room African American schoolhouses, located right here in St. Mary's County. Check out the restored schoolhouse and learn about its rich history and importance to education in St. Mary's County. Hear the real stories about how African American students learned up until the mid-20th century. Staff and volunteers will be available for tours and to answer any questions and provide information.

Link-  https://fb.me/e/cRckkILWB

DRAYDEN AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOOLHOUSE OPEN HOUSE DATES

Dates: April 10, May 1, June 5, June 19, June 20, July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2

Time: 11AM – 2PM

Location: Drayden African American Schoolhouse - 18287 Cherryfield Road, Drayden, MD 20630

Details: Learn more about one of the nation's best-preserved one-room African American schoolhouses, located right here in St. Mary's County. Check out the restored schoolhouse and learn about its rich history and importance to education in St. Mary's County. Hear the real stories about how African American students learned up until the mid-20th century. Staff and volunteers will be available for tours and to answer any questions and provide information.

Link-  https://fb.me/e/cRckkILWB