Star Spangled Commemorations & Historical Presentation

The Garrett County Historical Society will host a commemoration of the role that Garrett County played in the War of 1812 and the Civil War. The first event will take place on Saturday, June 27 at 3pm with the Star Spangled Banner Salute to Garrett County. The event will start at the Veterans Memorial Park at the corner of Oak & 3rd Streets in Oakland with a salute to the area's Civil War veterans. Then at 4pm, the summer home of the Howard & Key families will be commemorated at the house site on Alder Street in Oakland between 6th & 7th Streets. Although the home is no longer standing, a historical plaque will be dedicated in its former location.

On Sunday, June 28 at 4pm, Ranger Vince Vaise of the National Park Service and interpreter for Fort McHenry in Baltimore, will give a presentation about the time period when Garrett County played host to three of the most famous families in U.S. history: the McHenry’s, the Key’s, and the Howard’s. This event will be held at the Wisp Resort Yurt "H" at 4pm.

For more information, contact the Garrett County Historical Society at 301-533-1033.