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

Thursday, January 22, 2026
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Ticket Price: $5; children must be accompanied by an adult
Age: 12 & up

Event Category: Black History, History, Lifestyle & Learning, Senior, Youth Free
Add to Calendar Thursday, January 22, 2026 6:30 pm 01/22/2026 8:00 pm America/New_York A Question of Right: Seizing Freedom and the War of 1812 While the U.S. 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.

While the U.S. 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.