HISTORICAL MARKER UNVEILING CEREMONY TO RECOGNIZE THE LEGACY OF DICKERSON AME CHURCH

​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Maryland Department of Transportation Office of Public Affairs
David Broughton, 410-599-9428

**MEDIA ADVISORY** 

WHAT:
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), in partnership with the Maryland Historical Trust, will hold a historical marker unveiling ceremony honoring the legacy and heritage of the Dickerson AME Church.

WHO:
MDOT leadership
State, county and local officials
Members of the Dickerson AME Church congregation
Community partners

WHEN:
Noon, Tuesday, February 17, 2026

WHERE:
Dickerson AME Church, 146 W Mechanic Street, Frostburg, MD 21532

WHY:
The historical marker will recognize the enduring cultural significance of this historic African American church. The ceremony will feature remarks from church and government representatives, highlight Maryland’s African American heritage, and celebrate collaborative preservation of local history.

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