African Americans of Calvert County
African Americans of Calvert County (MD) (Images of America) (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) William A. Poe,
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 0738554405
DDC: 974
Edition: Paperback; 2008-10-22
Summary:
Nestled between the Chesapeake Bay and the Patuxent River, this tiny
peninsula county is home to one of the oldest African American
communities, established when the first settlers arrived. Located
just south of Washington, D.C., Calvert County's African American
community can be traced back to the county's beginning in the 17th
century. From a time when Calvert County's black population grew to
approximately 60 percent of the populace, to its present-day
residents representing the national average of 12 percent, Calvert's
African Americans have attempted to hold on to many of their rich
cultural traditions. Although their livelihoods as farmers and
watermen have mostly ceased to exist these days, they continue to
maintain strong ties to the land and an unwavering commitment to
family values and community. The beautiful photographs and documents
in this volume give a glimpse into the past of these proud people who
continue to flourish while holding onto their distinctive identity.
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