In honor of Maryland black WWI vet, Van Hollen introduces bill to ‘right historic wrongs’

CAMBRIDGE, Maryland – During World War I, Army Sgt. William Butler charged a squad of Germans and overran their position “single-handedly” with an automatic weapon slung over his shoulder, freeing U.S. prisoners, and “taking some of his own,” according to…

Maryland’s Women’s History: Gloria Richardson

March is Women’s History Month and many influential women have called Maryland home. Throughout the month, we’ll honor Maryland’s women’s history. Gloria Richardson was the leader of the Cambridge Movement, that revolutionized the way African-Americans were treated in Cambridge,MD.

Cambridge Celebrates New Harriet Tubman National Park

Relatives, government officials and community members joined together recently in Cambridge to celebrate a new National Park dedicated to abolitionist, humanitarian and Eastern Shore native Harriet Tubman.