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The First Baptist church
The First Baptist Church of Lakeland Community in Maryland is a historic church with a significant place in the local community. It was formed in 1891. For many years, it served as a meeting space for worship, fellowship, and community events. The…
Sunday School Picnics
Annual outings are held on the third Saturday in July at amusement parks or beaches.
1962 Outing: Embry A.M.E. Sunday School picnic at Carr’s Beach in Annapolis, Maryland.
Role: Providing opportunities for social interaction and community…
1962 Outing: Embry A.M.E. Sunday School picnic at Carr’s Beach in Annapolis, Maryland.
Role: Providing opportunities for social interaction and community…
Mock Weddings
Mock weddings such as this one at Embry A.M.E. Church, circa 1949, were popular dramatizations and fundraisers for churches. The church’s youth played the parts of bride, groom, minister, and wedding party.
Embry African Methodist Episcopal Church
Embry A.M.E. Church was established in 1903 in the residence of Samuel and Georgianna Stewart. In 1905, the group erected a chapel in a low-lying area of the village. In 1918, the structure was relocated to Lakeland Road. In 1920, the chapel was…