Online Via Zoom | May 17, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
In celebration of National Preservation Month, we invite you to an inspiring virtual discussion as we honor the remarkable story of Charity Folks, a formerly enslaved woman who self-emancipated and owned property in Annapolis, MD–some of which the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum stands on today.
Join us for a conversation featuring author, historian, and professor Dr. Jessica Millward, guided by Annapolis historian Janice Hayes-Williams, as they shed light on Folks’ significant contributions and highlight the importance of preserving sacred spaces. This event offers a unique opportunity to engage with individuals who are committed to safeguarding vital cultural landmarks and ensuring their stories endure.
Dr. Jessica Millward is a media-savvy historian and podcast host who specializes in bringing a historical perspective to modern times. An Associate Professor in the Department of History and Core Faculty member of African American Studies at UC Irvine, Dr. Millward’s first book, Finding Charity’s Folk: Enslaved and Free Black women in Maryland was published as part of the Race in the Atlantic World series, Athens: University of Georgia Press (2015).