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Herald-Mail Building in Hagerstown

McCauley Lecture: Hagerstown’s Modern Landmark - The Herald-Mail Building and Its Importance

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

The Herald-Mail Building is an important architectural masterpiece and socio-economic marker in downtown Hagerstown that is virtually unknown beyond the boundaries of Washington County, MD.

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Event Details:

The Herald-Mail Building is an important architectural masterpiece and socio-economic marker in downtown Hagerstown that is virtually unknown beyond the boundaries of Washington County, MD.

Cover of book Among the Mountains - The Lovetts and Their Hill Top House

McCauley Lecture: The Lovetts and Their Hill Top House Hotel in Harpers Ferry

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

The Hill Top House Hotel was for generations a beloved destination for couples and families celebrating special occasions, yet few former guests know its history—that it was founded by African-American power couple Tom and Lavinia Lovett.

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Event Details:

The Hill Top House Hotel was for generations a beloved destination for couples and families celebrating special occasions, yet few former guests know its history—that it was founded by African-American power couple Tom and Lavinia Lovett.

An early map of Washington County, Maryland

McCauley Lecture: A Fresh Look at 250 Years of Washington County

Monday, September 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

September 1776 was the official start of Washington County, Maryland. Learn how residents lived, played, worshipped and celebrated during the past 250 years. Part of America's and Washington County's 250th birthday celebration activities.

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Event Details:

September 1776 was the official start of Washington County, Maryland. Learn how residents lived, played, worshipped and celebrated during the past 250 years. Part of America's and Washington County's 250th birthday celebration activities.

Page from 1862 medical ledger of Dr. A.A. Biggs, of Sharpsburg, Maryland

McCauley Lecture: Medical practice in Washington County in the 1830s

Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
The Western Maryland Room has an incomparable collection of medical practice ledgers that belonged to Dr. Augustin Asbury Biggs of Sharpsburg, Maryland. These original daybooks and ledgers cover his medical practice from 1838 to 1886. A.A.
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Event Details:
The Western Maryland Room has an incomparable collection of medical practice ledgers that belonged to Dr. Augustin Asbury Biggs of Sharpsburg, Maryland. These original daybooks and ledgers cover his medical practice from 1838 to 1886. A.A.

McCauley Lecture: Architectural Treasures of Washington County

Monday, November 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Sandra Izer of the Washington County Historical Trust and editor of the long-awaited second volume of Pat Schooley's book, Architectural & Historic Treasures of Washington County, will discuss some of the highlights of architecture in

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Event Details:

Sandra Izer of the Washington County Historical Trust and editor of the long-awaited second volume of Pat Schooley's book, Architectural & Historic Treasures of Washington County, will discuss some of the highlights of architecture in