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    Old West Baltimore's Connection to Johns Hopkins University
    Philip J. Merrill
    • Feb 26, 2017

    Old West Baltimore's Connection to Johns Hopkins University

    On February 24, we gave the first of 2 guest lectures at Johns Hopkins University discussing material culture and interpretive skills....
    Treasure To Treasure: From Historic Old West Baltimore to the Sacred Grounds of Lincoln University
    Philip J. Merrill
    • Feb 20, 2017

    Treasure 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...
    Lost Legacy of Black Wealth In Old West Baltimore
    Philip J. Merrill
    • Feb 14, 2017

    Lost Legacy of Black Wealth In Old West Baltimore

    On 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....
    I Didn't Know: The Legacy of 1232 and 1234 Druid Hill Ave.
    Philip J. Merrill
    • Dec 6, 2015

    I 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...
    Growing Up in Sandtown
    Philip J. Merrill
    • Oct 21, 2015

    Growing Up in Sandtown

    Reflecting 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...
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