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TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE HISTORY AND LEGACY OF SLAVERY IN MARYLAND (Final Report) 1999/12/31 MdHR 991422 MdHR 991422, Image No: 110 Print image (34K) |
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TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE HISTORY AND LEGACY OF SLAVERY IN MARYLAND (Final Report) 1999/12/31 MdHR 991422 MdHR 991422, Image No: 110 Print image (34K) |
| 101 The Task Force notes that the National Park Service(NPS) has some funding available for interpretation of the Underground Railroad and some regional organizations interested in developing programs, exhibits, and publications about the Underground Railroad were funded in 1999 by the NFS. Enhancement of Maryland's involvement in the celebration of the Underground Railroad, including especially its participation in the NPS's Underground Railroad Program as well as documentation of the unique role that Maryland played as the northernmost territory south of the Mason-Dixon Line that was throughout most of slavery home to a large population of activist "free" Blacks as well as slaves. Recommendation The Task Force recommends establishment of a commission which in an advisory capacity will keep Maryland abreast of how it may support programs and initiatives to commemorate the Underground Railroad as well as various historic corridors in Maryland associated with the history and legacy of slavery. |