If history is about who we are and why we are the way we are, as historian David McCullough wrote, there’s still a lot to learn about ourselves, and no better place to do that than historical Kent County.
For the new director of the Historical Society of Kent County, Patrick Jackson, Chestertown answered his quest to find a college with a strong history department combined with a town that still echoed its colonial legacy.
With an early affection for New England history—he’s from Connecticut—Jsckson knew early on that any career choice would be directed by his quest for historical discovery, preservation, and a need to curate and inform.
The Historical Society of Kent County at the Bordley History Center on High Street offers all of that to Jackson, who sees his new role as continuing to develop the Society’s mission to promote community engagement.
The Society’s co-sponsorship of Legacy Day with Charles Sumner Hall is a perfect example of that effort. The tenth anniversary of the celebration to honor Black contributions to the Chestertown community will be August 18 and 19.
Jackson says the Society is always looking for volunteers and support and points to their website for further information.
This video is approximately six minutes in length. More about the Historical Society of Kent County may be found here.
Sarah Lyle says
Congratulations, Patrick! And just to be clear, it’s Jackson, not Johnson.
James Dissette says
Thank you, error corrected and apologies to Patrick.
Barbara Jorgenson says
We are extremely pleased to be celebrating 10 years of Legacy Day, which started out as a single event and has grown into a weekend of events, all honoring and showcasing Kent County’s African American communities and their significant contributions to making Kent County the vibrant place it is today.
We are also extremely pleased to have Patrick Jackson as our Executive Director. Patrick brings a fresh perspective and new energy to our 87 year old Society.
Join us at the Bordley History Center August 17-18 for the Legacy Day celebration. The Legacy Day exhibit there will continue until early September.
Barbara Jorgenson
President
Historical Society of Kent County
John Roat says
Hello, as Docent of history, to places to look – talk to real old people – walk the cemeterys – GO into all the old files you can find…J