Oblate Sisters of Providence

When:
April 29, 2018 @ 2:00 pm
2018-04-29T14:00:00-04:00
2018-04-29T14:15:00-04:00
Where:
Historical Society of Baltimore County
9811 Van Buren Ln
Cockeysville, MD 21030
USA
Cost:
$5 (free to HSBC members)
Contact:
Kathleen Barry
410-666-1878

The Oblate Sisters of Providence, established in Baltimore in 1829, were the first order of African American nuns. They have given over 180 years of community service, primarily as pioneers in Catholic education. The Order established an exceptional school for girls of color in the early 19th century, known today as St. Frances Academy. Willa Banks, a staff member at the Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum, will share her research on this pioneering order.

Part of our Sunday Speakers Series. Admission: $5 / free to HSBC members. Please pre-register to ensure a seat by following the event link. Doors open at 1:15 pm.

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