News from the Shores of the Chesapeake Bay
Sumner Hall will honor military veterans on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31st at 10:00 am in Chestertown’s Memorial Park. A short ceremony featuring song and the spoken word will be conducted by Sumner Hall’s board members with participation from young members of the Rising Sons, GLOW and Minary’s Dream Alliance. This event carries on the […]
Continue ReadingChestertown, MD – August 15, 2020 was the date selected for Legacy Day 2020 when we had planned to honor Kent County’s Outstanding African American Athletes of the 20th Century with a special exhibition, parade, a genealogy workshop, Gospel concert, food and craft vendors and dancing in the street. However, essential social distancing requirements imposed […]
Continue ReadingChestertown, MD – Sumner Hall is pleased to announce the observance of Legacy Day 2019 in downtown Chestertown. Celebrating Historic African American Churches of Kent County is our theme for this sixth annual observance. The Legacy Day Committee is proud to honor those whose history is unknown or forgotten by so many; this community event […]
Continue ReadingChestertown, MD – World famous acoustic guitarist, Frank Vignola, brings his Hot Jazz Guitar Trio to Sumner Hall! In celebration of an incredibly successful concert series, African American Legacy & Heritage in Jazz, Blues & Gospel, Sumner Hall is pleased to announce this special performance. Frank Vignola is one of the most exciting guitarists performing […]
Continue ReadingReggie Harris returns to Sumner Hall next Saturday, June 1st at 7:00 pm for the final evening in our current concert series! Reggie has performed his message of unity and social justice for audiences all over the world. He believes in music as a powerful tool for bringing communities together through “Songs of Joy, Hope […]
Continue ReadingChestertown, MD – The fourth concert of Sumner Hall’s musical series featuring African American Legacy in Blues, Jazz and Gospel is this coming Friday, March 1,2019. The Winter Blues are among us but you can chase away those blues with Guy Davis,”Ambassador of the Blues.” Davis is the the eldest child and the only son […]
Continue ReadingJoin the Kent County Historical Society on August 3rd, 2018 4 pm, at the Bordley History Center, 301 High Street, for their next History Happy Hour. Airlee Ringgold Johnson and Bill Leary will preview this year’s Legacy Day activities on the weekend of August 17-18, 2019. The program will bring attention to this year’s exhibit […]
Continue ReadingMusic, Music, Music – from classical to contemporary – will fill the Charles Sumner Post #25 of the G.A.R. during the next two weeks, just as it did decades ago. Mark your calendar and join us at one or more of the following musical events: June 1, 8:00 pm Uptown Club at Sumner Hall: BEST […]
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APRIL & MAY EVENTS AT SUMNER HALL High & Wides Chestertown Release Concert April 27th at 6:30 pm Your $20 ticket includes a 90-minute performance, beverages and both physical and digital copies of the album. Only 70 seats available and we will not be admitting guests at the door. Your tickets and albums will be […]
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