Poolesville Seniors is proud to provide a special history lesson about the tiny settlements of freed slaves that surround the Poolesville area, revealing both the struggles and contributions of these communities.
Our Speaker
Our historical guide, Poolesville resident James “Skip” Etheridge, is the son of a D.C. police officer and a descendant of one of the founders of the Sugarland Community. Skip is a retired Maryland state trooper, a former security officer at Georgetown University and the Security Team Leader at Poolesville High School.
It’s Virtual!
This is a virtual Zoom-based activity, so that means you’ll be able to enjoy the presentation from the comfort of your home using your own computer or smartphone. We will send you instructions for joining the Zoom session before the event.
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