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  LAUREL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

laurel historical society

About Us

The Laurel Historical Society is an active community organization with many moving parts.
To learn more about who we are and how we work as an organization, visit some of the options below.


Background

The Laurel Historical Society was organized in 1975 as the Laurel Horizon Society.  Since then it has worked to preserve the cultural and historical heritage of greater Laurel. Learn more.

Board of Directors and Staff

Staff:
Kristen Norton
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Luis Vaca-Soto, Museum Administrator

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Maria Gonzales Jackson, Visitor Services Associate
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Board of Directors 2024-25
Officers:
Denise Redmond, President*
Amy Dunham, Vice President*
Bob Mignon, Treasurer*
Beth West, Secretary*

Elizabeth Compton, Co-Founder

Melanie Dzwonchyk
Larry Eldridge
Marlene Frazier*
Maggie Hubbard
Jackie Ringgold Jones*
Michelle Keating
Elizabeth Ysla Leight
Jhanna Levin
Cindy Long
Karen Lubieniecki, Chair Emerita

Margie McCeney
Cheryl Poulos*
Dave Singleton
Mariam Thakkar
Dawn Turney

The Hon. Keith R. Sydnor (ex officio)

* Member of the Executive Committee

Contact Us

[email protected]
301.725.7975
817 Main Street, Laurel, MD 20707



Newsletters

Quarterly Newsletters are available online and mailed to members.

LHS in the News

Find out more about us from our Press Releases and our coverage in the News!

Year in Review
Click below for our one-page Annual Reports.
FY 24 Year in Review

FY23 Year in Review

 
FY 22 Year in Review

FY21 Year in Review

FY20 Year in Review (infographic)

FY19 Year in Review

Behind the Scenes

Laurel Historical Society Bylaws
Non Discrimination Policy
Laurel Historical Society 990

Personnel Manual

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Laurel Historical Society
817 Main Street
Laurel, MD  20707
301-725-7975
[email protected]

Laurel Museum Hours:
Friday - Sunday 12-4 pm
Research and Tour groups by appointment.
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mission, Vision, Values
    • Contact Us
    • Background
    • LHS In the News
    • Blog
    • Jobs and Internships
  • Plan a Visit
    • Directions and Hours
    • Brennan Research Library
    • Education
  • Exhibits/Events
    • Calendar of Events
    • Past Events
    • Special Events >
      • Gala
      • 1994 Walking Tour Revisited
      • Holiday Home Tour
      • Laurel Garden Tour
    • Exhibits
    • Past Exhibits >
      • Awkward Family Photos
      • Visions and Voices
      • It's All Laurel
    • Online Exhibits >
      • Women's Suffrage Online Exhibit
      • Horace Capron: 200 Years
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
    • Donations
    • Join or Renew
    • Annual Appeal
    • Donate to Our Collection
    • Brick Program
  • History/Research
    • History of Laurel
    • Collections
  • Laurel Museum Shop