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Name: A Question of Right: Seizing Freedom and the War of 1812
Start: 2026-01-22T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-22T20:00:00-05:00

Cropped sepia-toned, historical portrait of a man with gray hair and well-worn, patched and mended clothing.

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

Thursday, January 22, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Ticket Price: $5; children must be accompanied by an adult
Age: 12 & up

Event Category: Black History, Black History Month, History, Lifestyle & Learning, Senior, Youth Free

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Marietta Historic Site & Museum

301-464-5291 mariettahouse@pgparks.com 5626 Bell Station Road
Glenn Dale, MD

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.