FOLLOWING UP: Maryland Historical Society Continues Virtual Program Offerings this Summer

Maryland Historical Society Continues Virtual Program Offerings this Summer

BALTIMORE, MD (June 11, 2020) – The Maryland Historical Society (MdHS) continues its virtual program offerings, aiming to feature one free program per week for history and culture enthusiasts alike. On Wednesday, June 17, MdHS’s President & CEO Mark Letzer will host a happy hour conversation that will encourage registrants to submit any questions they may have about the Historical Society beforehand. The following week, on June 24, Dr. Richard Bell will lead an important, timely discussion about the Three-Fifths Clause of the constitution. And on Thursday, July 2, Alexandra Deutsch, fashion historian and vintage collector, and Cara Ober, the Founding Editor and Publisher of BmoreArt, will chat about how people can stay connected through clothing during quarantine.

On June 17 from 5 — 6 p.m., Cocktails and Conversations with Mark Letzer will offer registrants an opportunity to directly ask Mark questions surrounding MdHS’s accomplishments and their plans for the future during a happy hour conversation. During the program, registrants will be encouraged to grab a homemade cocktail or mocktail as Mark makes a toast to their ongoing board chair, Louise Lake Hayman, and welcomes incoming board chair, Clinton Daly. Those who are interested in joining the conversation can click here to register.

Dr. Richard Bell will host Let’s Talk about the Constitution: The Three-Fifths Clause the following Wednesday, June 24 from 12—1 p.m. This interactive virtual program will explore the origins and far-reaching impacts of the Three-Fifths Clause—the most infamous part of the original 1787 Federal Constitution. Far more insidious than is commonly understood, the clause wove slaveholder power into the fabric of each of the three branches of government—executive, legislative, and judicial—shaping every aspect of federal policy regarding slavery for decades to come. Dr. Bell will identify the framers of the Three-Fifths Clause, explore how it did its work, reconstruct all the opposition to it, and consider its legacy in our post-slavery world. Dr. Richard Bell is a professor of history at the University of Maryland and author of the new book, Stolen: Five Free Boys Kidnapped into Slavery and Their Astonishing Odyssey Home. Those interested in registering can do so through the link here.

Quarantine Fashion: A Love Letter to Baltimore Vintage will be held on July 2 from 12—1 p.m. During the lunchtime conversation, Alexandra Deutsch and Cara Ober will discuss the phenomenon of fashion in quarantine. Their illustrated chat will explore how people are connecting through clothing in Baltimore and beyond. Through highlighting various fashion in quarantine campaigns such as the ones created by local art and fashion influencers, they will explore how shopping your own closet to express yourself when you are just staying at home can be a means of linking people together in new and interesting ways. Great fashion, like all great arts, is so often born out of tragedy and this inspiring talk will explore a side of fashion, and vintage, that is about connectivity and community. To register, click here.

All virtual programs are free and open to all audiences; however, registration is required. After registering for the webinar, attendees will receive an automated confirmation email with connection instructions.

For more information about the Maryland Historical Society’s virtual offerings, and updates to the expanding schedule, visit www.mdhs.org.

About the Maryland Historical Society

The Maryland Historical Society’s mission is to collect, preserve and interpret the history, art and culture of Maryland. By sharing the stories of America through the lens of Maryland, we inspire our audience to think critically about the past to make informed decisions about the future. Since its inception in 1844, MdHS has collected more than 350,000 art objects and artifacts and 7 million documents and books. MdHS now serves its audience through its museum, library, and educational programs. Learn more at mdhs.org.

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