A look at the lives of four Maryland women-Frances Loockerman, Rosalie Calvert, Priscilla Bond, and Susan Gale.  Although all were married to wealthy landowners, each experienced tragic loss as well as enjoying their family's great progress. How did they reflect the values and interests of the evolving American culture? They left legacies for us with the houses they made into homes; the letters and diaries they wrote; and the courage with which they faced pain, ruin, loneliness, and infidelity. $10 per person/Members Free Reservation is required at 410-263-4683 ext.10 or at [email protected]

The Galesville Community Center once again offers FREE Family Tree Research Workshops to the general public. These workshops are sponsored by the Four Rivers Heritage Area. Bring your own laptop or tablet to search for your family history at the workshops on the Internet!! They will be conducted by Lyndra Marshall (née Pratt) a genealogy expert of 55 years and Chair of the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture. In these workshops you will learn: The rich history of your own family and community; Getting Started; Organizing; Building...