Philip J. MerrillMar 3, 2017Reppin' OWB in PAOn February 23, 2017, we were fortunate to interact with the wonderful residents of the Kendal retirement community. Veronica was part of...
Philip J. MerrillFeb 26, 2017Old West Baltimore's Connection to Johns Hopkins UniversityOn February 24, we gave the first of 2 guest lectures at Johns Hopkins University discussing material culture and interpretive skills....
Philip J. MerrillFeb 20, 2017Treasure To Treasure: From Historic Old West Baltimore to the Sacred Grounds of Lincoln University"Treasure to Treasure: The Old West Baltimore-Lincoln University, PA Alumni Connection" was a Title 3 funded project that focused on the...
Philip J. MerrillFeb 14, 2017Lost Legacy of Black Wealth In Old West BaltimoreOn April 29, 2016 I presented an overview of the history of black wealth in Old West Baltimore from pre World War 1 to the riots of 1968....
Philip J. MerrillDec 6, 2015I Didn't Know: The Legacy of 1232 and 1234 Druid Hill Ave.Frequently we live, work, worship, and play in a community for years, sometimes even generations and never really pay attention to the...
Philip J. MerrillOct 21, 2015Growing Up in SandtownReflecting back on the proverbial “Good old days,” I realize how fortunate I am to have spent my formative years in what is now known as...
