Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Triumph and Tragedy - SMC History Day!


St. Mary’s County History Day!
Saturday, February 23, 2019
St. Mary's Ryken High School
facilitated by Historic Sotterley, Inc.

The public is invited to view student projects incorporating the theme, “Triumph and Tragedy” at the St. Mary’s County History Day at St. Mary’s Ryken on Saturday, February 23rd from 12:30 to 3:00 pm. The project categories include paper, exhibits, documentaries, websites, and performances. The awards ceremony will take place at 3:00 p.m.

“Sixty students from St. Mary’s County have registered to participate in this year’s competition,” according to Jeanne Pirtle, Historic Sotterley Education Director. “Historic Sotterley is happy to facilitate this event and to partner with our friends at St. Mary’s Ryken to host the event. We are all looking forward to viewing the interpretations of the theme by these creative students.”

The winners will be eligible to enter the Maryland History Day contest, with hopes of proceeding to the National History Day contest level.

Sponsored by:
Maryland Humanities
Maryland History Day
National History Day, Old Line Bank
Maryland State Department of Education
Historic Sotterley
St. Mary’s Ryken
St. Mary’s County Genealogical Society

For more information, please contact:
Jeanne Pirtle education@sotterley.org 301-373-2280

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