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    Reppin' OWB in PA
    Philip J. Merrill
    • Mar 3, 2017

    Reppin' OWB in PA

    On February 23, 2017, we were fortunate to interact with the wonderful residents of the Kendal retirement community. Veronica was part of...
    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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