Cream sugar, butter, and shortening. Add eggs one at a time…
The recipe for Nena’s Cold Oven Pound Cake packs not only big flavor but also a big story about Laurel’s African American history. This recipe, provided by 98 year-old Mildred Awkward, is featured in our current exhibit What’s Cookin’, Laurel? Recipes, Restaurants, and Community Cooking. Keeping reading for the link to the recipe!
This exhibit is only one way LHS has worked to help us all heal after the events of the past two years. In 2022 alone, we have displayed two museum exhibits, hosted summer camps, webinars, children’s activities and more - all free and open to the public - and awarded five scholarships to Laurel area high school students.
It’s because of donors like you that we able to keep our programs and exhibits free, relevant, and accessible to adults and children of all abilities and backgrounds.
Without you, this would not be possible…
I hope you will join me TODAY in making a donation of $100. A reply card is enclosed for your convenience or you may donate securely by clicking the link below.
On behalf of the many residents and history lovers who benefit from your generosity, THANK YOU in advance for your support. Your support helps to make our history and cultural heritage accessible to everyone!
YOU can help us preserve Laurel’s past for the future! Please demonstrate your commitment to the work of the Laurel Historical Society by giving to the Annual Appeal today. Use the enclosed envelope to send your best gift before December 31st.
With Gratitude,
Ann Bennett
Executive Director
P.S. Please reply TODAY to ensure another year of outstanding programs, unique resources, and fantastic experiences!
The recipe for Nena’s Cold Oven Pound Cake packs not only big flavor but also a big story about Laurel’s African American history. This recipe, provided by 98 year-old Mildred Awkward, is featured in our current exhibit What’s Cookin’, Laurel? Recipes, Restaurants, and Community Cooking. Keeping reading for the link to the recipe!
This exhibit is only one way LHS has worked to help us all heal after the events of the past two years. In 2022 alone, we have displayed two museum exhibits, hosted summer camps, webinars, children’s activities and more - all free and open to the public - and awarded five scholarships to Laurel area high school students.
It’s because of donors like you that we able to keep our programs and exhibits free, relevant, and accessible to adults and children of all abilities and backgrounds.
Without you, this would not be possible…
- Elementary school students playing with new recess equipment
- High school students excavating a 19th century archaeological site
- Adults from across the globe learning about community cooking in Laurel through our Zoom-based online webinars
- Museum visitors viewing temporary exhibits on Poe or Hurricane Agnes
- The entire Laurel Leader (1897-2022) digitized and available for researchers
- Archival materials preserved and made public online
- Bakers competing in the Pound Cake Challenge – (with yummy results!)
- Summer campers learning about mill history and the Patuxent River
- Volunteers planting native garden species on the Museum grounds
I hope you will join me TODAY in making a donation of $100. A reply card is enclosed for your convenience or you may donate securely by clicking the link below.
On behalf of the many residents and history lovers who benefit from your generosity, THANK YOU in advance for your support. Your support helps to make our history and cultural heritage accessible to everyone!
YOU can help us preserve Laurel’s past for the future! Please demonstrate your commitment to the work of the Laurel Historical Society by giving to the Annual Appeal today. Use the enclosed envelope to send your best gift before December 31st.
With Gratitude,
Ann Bennett
Executive Director
P.S. Please reply TODAY to ensure another year of outstanding programs, unique resources, and fantastic experiences!
