MD Lynching Memorial Project
@md-lynch-memorial
We seek to advance the cause of racial reconciliation in Maryland by documenting racial terror lynchings, advocating for public acknowledgement of these murders and working to honor and dignify the lives of the victims.
Join local leaders on August 5th at 7pm for a virtual conversation & information session to explore ideas for community remembrance projects in Caroline County and Queen Anne's County. Information and Registration at bit.ly/4vZ4jhT
On this day in 1872, John Jones was lynched near Pivot Bridge in Cecil Co. Read more : mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/items/show/56 📷 1) 1873 map showing Jones' intended destination of Elkton & interception point by mob. Photo credit: David Rumsey Map Collection 2) "Ku-Kluxing in Cecil," Cecil Whig
On this day in 1907, James Reed was lynched in Crisfield, Somerset County. Read more in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/... 📷 1) Aerial view of Crisfield and Tangier Sound, where Reed fled on a sailboat and was captured by the lynch mob 2) "Mob Kills Negro," Baltimore Sun
On this day in 1880, John Diggs-Dorsey was lynched in Rockville. More: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/... 📷 1) The Montgomery Co. Almshouse attached to the potter's field where he was buried in an unmarked grave. Photo Credit: Montgomery History 2) "The Montgomery Outrage," Evening Star
Join local leaders on August 5th @ 7p for a virtual conversation & information session to explore ideas for community remembrance projects in Caroline + Queen Anne's Counties. Info & Regist. @ bit.ly/4vZ4jhT #mdlynchingmemorialproject #mlmp #truthfirst #carolinecountymd #queenannescountymd #eji
On this day in 1868, Isaac Moore was lynched in Bel Air, Harford Co. Read more in: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/... 📷 1) 1897 map showing the Court House and jail where Moore was intercepted by the mob, credit~Enoch Pratt Library 2) "The Lynch Law Case in Harford County" The Sun
TOMORROW, July 15th @ 10-11am, MoCoLMP will hold a wreath-laying ceremony in remembrance of two men who were lynched in Rockville, MD: Sidney Randolph (July 4, 1896) and John Diggs-Dorsey (July 27, 1880). The ceremony will be held at the County Council Office Building (100 Maryland Avenue).
On this day in 1885, Howard Cooper was lynched in Towson, Baltimore Co. Read more in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/items/show/65 📷 1) The old Towson jail where Cooper was lynched. He was relocated from Baltimore to Towson after his conviction. 2) "Cooper Captured," The Evening Star.
THIS MONDAY, July 13th @ 6pm, join BaltCoLMP for the Annual Howard Cooper Community Remembrance Ceremony. This marks the 141st anniversary of 15-year-old Howard's lynching. The ceremony will be held at the Truth & Community Remembrance Park. Admission is free, registration encouraged: bit.ly/451vHjf
On this day Sidney Randolph was lynched in Mont. Co. More in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/items/show/75 📷 1) Sketch of Randolph from 5/27/1896 Evening Times while held in Balt. before moved to Rockville jail 2) Fiends' Fury: They Lynched an Innocent Man in Maryland, Richmond Planet
Join the Baltimore County LMP for the Annual Howard Cooper Community Remembrance Ceremony on Monday, July 13th @ 6:00pm. The ceremony will be held at the Truth & Community Remembrance Park, Towson. Admission is free, registration is encouraged: mdlynchingmemorial.networkforgood.com/events/10298...
On this day in 1887, Benjamin Hance was lynched in Leonardtown, St. Mary's County. Read more in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/... 📷 1) The old St. Mary's County jail where Hance was held and abducted by the lynch mob 2) "Lynching at Leonardtown," the Maryland Independent
On this day in 1875, John Simms was lynched in Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co. Read more: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/... 📷 1) 1860 map of Annapolis showing the approximate location of his lynching near the railroad tracks outside of town 2) "The Odenton Outrage," Daily Dispatch
On this day in 1897, William Andrews was lynched in Princess Anne, Somerset Co. Learn more in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/... 📷 1) A c. 1890 photo of the Somerset Co. Courthouse where he was tried, sentenced, and murdered 2) "The Lynching at Maryland," Richmond Planet
On this day in 1894, Isaac Kemp was lynched in Princess Anne, Somerset Co. Read more in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/exhibits/sho... 📷 1) Old jail where Kemp was shot while chained, Reflections on Delmarva's Past 2) “A Lynching Sequel to the Carver Tragedy in Somerset,” The Sun
On this day 140 years ago, Charles Whitley was lynched in Prince Frederick, Calvert Co. Read more mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/items/show/66 📷 1) Diagrams of the jail where Whitley was held + location of his lynching, The Calvert Gazette 2) "Colored People Excited in Baltimore," The Washington Bee
THIS SUNDAY: Join the Carroll County Coalition of the MLMP for the historic marker dedication honoring Townsend Cook. The ceremony will begin at the Church of the Ascension (23 N. Court Street) in Westminster after which attendees will transition to the unveiling of the marker. #mlmp #truthfirst
On this day in 1885, Townsend Cook was lynched in Westminster, Carroll Co. Read more in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/exhibits/sho... 📷 1) 1862 Carroll Co. map: route of lynch mob can be traced, including the location of his murder 2) "Lynching Must Be Stopped," The New York Freeman
THIS SUNDAY: Join the Carroll County Coalition of the MLMP for the historic marker dedication honoring Townsend Cook on June 7th, at 1pm. The ceremony will begin at the Church of the Ascension (23 N. Court Street) in Westminster after which attendees will transition to the unveiling of the marker.
On this day in 1895, Jacob Henson, Jr. was lynched in Ellicott City. Our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/... 📷: 1) 1857 print of Patapsco Female Institute-he was dragged from the jail, lynched on Merrick Lane (MCHC) 2) "The Lynching of Jacob Henson, in Howard County," Balt. Sun
On this day in 1898, Garfield King was lynched in Salisbury, Wicomico County. Read more on King's story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/... 📷: 1) The Princess Anne Academy, from which Garfield King graduated. 2) "Condemnation Resolution" from The Salisbury Advertiser.
On this day in 1892, James Taylor was lynched in Chestertown, Kent County. Read more on his story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/exhibits/sho... 📷: 1) 1860 map of Chestertown + jail Taylor was dragged from and approx. location of his murder 2) “Jim Taylor Lynched” The Baltimore Sun
THIS SUNDAY: The James Taylor Justice Coalition (JTJC) is hosting Justice Day 2026 @ 3p, at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall, Chestertown. The program features a keynote address by Speaker Peña-Melnyk and concludes with the unveiling of the James Taylor Historical Marker.
On this day in 1891, Asbury Green was lynched in Centreville, Queen Anne's Co. Read more in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/exhibits/sho... 📷: Courthouse where Green was sentenced to 21 yrs of hard labor, despite his identity being uncertain. "Foul Murder in Maryland," The New York Age.
REGISTRATION OPEN for the May 21 free, virtual screening and panel discussion of the 2025 award-winning documentary, "Freeman Vines." The program is presented by the Maryland Lynching Memorial Project and the Institute for Common Power. Learn more and register at bit.ly/4w0QsI8
The James Taylor Justice Coalition (Kent County) and the Carroll County Coalition of the MLMP are hosting Historical Marker Dedications on May 17th and June 7th, respectively. These will be the 17th and 18th county-situated markers dedicated in memory of racial terror lynching victims in Maryland.
Registration Open. Join the May 21st free, virtual screening & panel discussion of the 2025 award-winning documentary "Freeman Vines." Presented by the Maryland Lynching Memorial Project and the Institute for Common Power. Learn more about the film, guest speakers and to register: bit.ly/4w0QsI8
On this day in 1863, John Fields was lynched in Queenstown, Queen Anne's County. Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/... 📷: An article from The Evening Star detailing the events leading up to John Fields' lynching. #mdlynchingmemorialproject #truthfirst
Caption: On this day in 1879, James Carroll was lynched in Point of Rocks, Frederick County. Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/... 📷: A 1911 photo of Point of Rocks Train Station, one stop before James Carroll was intercepted by the lynch mob.
The Frederick Remembrance Memorial Coalition, in partnership with EJI, is hosting a marker event on April 18, 2026 at 10am to commemorate the racial terror lynchings of James Carroll, John Biggus, and James Bowen. The ceremony will occur at Carroll Creek Park, Frederick. Register: bit.ly/3ObqUap