Public Hearings

The Commission holds public hearings to recognize the victims of lynching in each county, and to facilitate reflection and dialogue about the legacies of racism and racialized violence in the State of Maryland. Public Hearings are open to the public. The Commission offers an opportunity for the public to express their views at each hearing as part of a public comment period. For information regarding public engagement during meetings please view the Public Comment Policy. To inquire about a Public Hearing in your county please contact the Commission.

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  Upcoming Meetings and Hearings
  Prior Commission Meetings

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Public Hearing - Allegany County October 2, 2021 Virtual Only Description | Handout at Hearing | View Recording | Press Release | Transcript

Public Hearing - Baltimore County June 4, 2022 9:00 am - 1:00 pm ET Baltimore County Council Chambers 400 Washington Avenue, Towson, MD 21204 View Recording | Press Release | Transcript

Public Hearing - Anne Arundel County October 8, 2022 9:00 am - 1:00 pm ET City of Annapolis Council Chambers, 160 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 View Recording | Press Release | Transcript

Public Hearing - Wicomico County October 22, 2022 9:00 am - 1:00 pm ET Salisbury University, 1101 Camden Avenue Salisbury, MD 21801 View Recording | Press Release | Transcript

Public Hearing - Somerset County November 5, 2022 9:00 am - 1:00 pm ET University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 11868 College Backbone Rd, Princess Anne, MD 21853 View Recording | Press Release | Transcript

Public Hearing - Frederick County Saturday, April 13, 2024 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET Lincoln Elementary School, 200 Madison St, Frederick, MD 21701 View Recording | Press Release

Public Hearing - Montgomery County Saturday, October 5, 2024 10:00 am - 2:00 pm ET The Universities at Shady Grove, Biomedical Sciences and Engineering (BSE) Education Facility, 9631 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850 Press Release | Livestream

Public Hearing - Harford and Cecil Counties Saturday, October 26, 2024 10:00 am - 2:00 pm ET Ames United Methodist Church, 112 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air, MD 21014 Link to RSVP | Press Release | Livestream

Public Hearing - St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Charles Counties Saturday, November 16, 2024 10:00 am - 2:00 pm ET Leonardtown Library, 23630 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown, MD 20650 Link to RSVP | Livestream