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A sepia-toned, historical portrait of a man with gray hair and well-worn, patched and mended clothing.

A Question of Right: Seizing Freedom and the War of 1812

Ticket Price: $5; Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Age: 12 & up

Event Category: Black History History Lifestyle & Learning Senior Youth Free

Event Programs & Series: Marietta House Museum

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Marietta House Museum

301-464-5291 mariettahouse@pgparks.com 5626 Bell Station Road
Glenn Dale, MD

Thursday, January 22, 2026

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Add to Calendar Thursday, January 22, 2026 6:30 pm America/New_York A Question of Right: Seizing Freedom and the War of 1812

While the US was occupied with the War of 1812, many enslaved Black Marylanders seized the opportunity to seek their freedom. Dr. Kelly will discuss his archival research to tell key stories spanning the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, and parts of the Russian Empire.