Ann Bennett Named New LHS Executive Director

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The Laurel Historical Society (LHS) is pleased to announce the selection of Ann Bennett as its new Executive Director. Bennett has more than 20 years’ experience working in museums, education and archaeology.  She brings to the LHS a broad set of skills and hands-on experience in many areas, including education, grants, volunteer management, exhibits, and collections management. She will start in her new position April 1, 2018
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817 Main Street
Laurel, MD 20707

Hours: 
Sunday 1:00p.m.-4:00p.m.
Wednesday/Friday  10:00a.m.-2:00p.m.
Tour Groups and John Brennan Research
Library Monday-Friday by appointment.

Inclement weather. The Laurel Museum is closed when Prince George's County schools are closed. When school is delayed, the museum opens at noon. If schools are dismissed early, the museum will close at noon. For weekend event changes check our Facebook page and this site or call 301-725-7975.

Current Exhibit

The Laurel Museum's 2018 Exhibit exploring the history of Civic Engagement in Laurel's past.
Now through December 16, 2018

Laurel's World War 1: 
From Here to Over There
has been "redeployed" to
342 Main Street. Learn more

View the Laurel's WW1 Exhibit Video

Upcoming Programs

April 28@6PM:   "The Greatest Show on Earth: The Laurel Historical Society Gala!"

May  10:  LHS Annual Meeting & Program on "The (Family) Secrets in Your DNA."
Interested in exploring Laurel's rich history? Our collections offer opportunities to research your family or local history. Visit our History/Research Page, Our Past Exhibits Page, or Our Collections Page!
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Gracias to our 2017 McCeney March Sponsors: Tim and Linda Abell--University of Maryland Capital Region-- District 1 Councilwoman Mary Lehman--The McCeney Family--Resource Enterprises, Inc.--Revere Bank--Bob and Jeanne Mignon--Wilson-Hubbard Family--Karen & Ken--Sip at C Street Flats--Main Street Pharmacy--
Many thanks to our 2017 Gala Sponsors:  Main Street Pharmacy*Federal Realty*Tim  and Linda Abell*Mary Lehman*Maryland Jockey Club*Klingbeil Capital Management*Quatrefoil*Revere Bank*Dr. and Mrs. Akbar Masood*Dr. and Mrs. J. Richard Compton*American Legion Post 60*Resource Enterprises*Schembari Family Dentistry*Breasia Productions*Joe and Carmen Camacho*Jean Wilson, Steve & Maggie Hubbard*The McCeney Family*The Newkirks*Grimm and Parker*Signarama