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 started 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

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June 2:  Treasures in the Attic Appraisal Day

June 26-29: Rube Goldberg Camp.
Registration starts May 15.

June 29:  McCeney Scholarship Application Deadline. Get Application Forms here.

August 20-24 Science in the Summer
Registration starts May 29.
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