2025 One Maryland One Book Southern Maryland Partners
- St. Mary’s County Library
- Calvert Library
- Charles County Public Library
- College of Southern Maryland
- St. Mary’s College of Maryland
- St. Mary’s County Museums
Events
Book Discussions
Tuesday, October 28, 8 – 9 p.m.
Virtual Book Discussion hosted by Calvert Library
Register for the Virtual Book Discussion on October 28
Other Related Events
Suitcases of Species: The Legacies of Flora and Fauna Brought by Settlers
Sunday, October 26, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
St. Clement’s Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD 20626
Hosted by St. Mary’s County Museums
Register for Suitcases of Species
This on-the-water presentation explores the plants and animals that European settlers brought with them to ease their homesickness in the New World. Learn who, what, and why certain species crossed the ocean, and uncover how some of these introductions grew into the invasive species that continue to shape our landscapes and ecosystems today. The $10 fee covers the cost of the boat ride.
Celebrating Maryland’s Emancipation Day: Stories, Art, and History for All Ages!
Saturday, November 1, 12 – 2 p.m.
United States Colored Troops Interpretive Center, 21675 S Coral Dr, Lexington Park, MD 20653
Hosted by St. Mary’s County Museums
On November 1, 1864, the State of Maryland’s third state constitution officially went into effect, thereby abolishing slavery within the state. In honor of this pivotal moment in history, and in collaboration with the Maryland Humanities One Maryland One Book Program, the St. Mary’s County Museum Division is proud to host Celebrating Maryland’s Emancipation Day: Stories, Art, and History for All Ages! This family-friendly program will feature story time, scratch art, and other educational activities that explore and honor the significance of this day. Together, we’ll reflect on Maryland’s journey toward freedom. We look forward to spending part of this historic day with you!
Emancipation Day & The One Maryland One Book
Saturday, November 1, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Historic Sotterley, 44300 Sotterley Ln, Hollywood, MD 20636
Hosted by Historic Sotterley
In honor of Maryland Emancipation Day on November 1st, Historic Sotterley is partnering with Maryland Humanities and their One Maryland One Book initiative to host a full day of programming that celebrates ancestry, literature, and the power of storytelling. The event will highlight the impact of descendant voices in preserving, sharing, and interpreting ancestral histories, while inspiring others to embark on their own genealogical journeys. Food will be available for purchase from Aunt Titty’s Food Truck during the event.
Activities will include:
- A Sotterley Descendant Discussion Panel with Gwen Bankins, Dante Eubanks, Kelsey Bush, Tre Lancaster-Smith, and Nocola Williams, Facilitated by Merideth Taylor
- Creative Writing Workshops with author Caitlyn Hunter
- Living History Performances from Ms. History
- A presentation and Q&A from Dave Brown, author of The Barber Family and his newest book on Agnes Kane Callum
- An Open Mic for presenting poetry and creative writing
About One Maryland One Book
When we read a great book, we can’t wait to share the experience and talk about it with others. That’s one of the joys of reading. In that spirit, Maryland Humanities created One Maryland One Book (OMOB) to bring together diverse people in communities across the state through the shared experience of reading the same book. We invite you to participate in book-centered discussions and related programs at public libraries, high schools, colleges, museums, bookstores, and community and senior centers around the state.
One Maryland One Book is a program of Maryland Humanities
