Culture & Cocktails: Halfway African American Cemetery

Schedule

Fri Aug 08 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

135 W Washington St, Hagerstown, MD, United States, Maryland 21740 | Hagerstown, MD

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Join the WCHS on Friday, August 8, 2025, as Dr. Emilie Amt and Elizabeth Paul present "Halfway African American Cemetery."
Halfway MD African American Cemetery, founded in 1897, is the final resting place of nearly 400 African Americans from Washington County, including 13 veterans. Dr. Emilie Amt and Elizabeth Paul, from the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Friends of Halfway African American Cemetery, will provide exciting updates on the improvements, restoration efforts, and genealogical findings at Halfway African American Cemetery.
This month's cocktail is the Mint Julep, a refreshing Civil War-era cocktail including bourbon, sugar, crushed ice, and fresh mint. Doors open at 5:30 PM and light hors d'oeuvres will be served!
Culture & Cocktails 2025 has been made possible by the generous support of the James and Mary Schurz Foundation.
Cover photo courtesy of the Friends of Halfway African American Cemetery
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Where is it happening?

135 W Washington St, Hagerstown, MD, United States, Maryland 21740

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Washington County, MD, Historical Society

Host or Publisher Washington County, MD, Historical Society

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