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Juneteenth Open House at the U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive CenterCome see the U.S. Colored Troops (USCT) Medal of Honor recipient exhibits at the USCT Interpretive Center in the Lexington Manor Passive Park during a free open house for all ages in honor of Juneteenth on June 19, 20 & 21.
On the trail between the Lexington Manor Passive Park and John G. Lancaster Park, you can learn about the Civil War era in St. Mary's County and the African American troops on interpretive panels that lead to the statue of the soldier. Inside the building, you can also learn about the local Medal of Honor recipients who served in the U.S. Colored Troops and fought for the Union during the American Civil War.
There is also an exhibit about the segregated school system in the county, including information about the Drayden African American Schoolhouse, which is open by appointment and on the first and third Saturday of the month, April through October (11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.).
THIS EVENT IS FREE; donations accepted. Staff will be on hand to answer any questions.
Location: U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center, 21675 S. Coral Drive, Lexington Manor Passive Park, Lexington Park, MD 20653
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21675 S. Coral Drive, Lexington Park, MD, United States, Maryland 20653
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