Exploring the Lives of the Women of Riversdale House in 19th-Century Maryland
Join the UMGC community for a special program in honor of National Women's History Month, presented by the Office of Community Engagement and Opportunity in collaboration with the History and African American Studies program. The conversation will explore the lives of two women connected to historic Riversdale in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Rosalie Calvert and Emily Plummer, women from drastically different backgrounds, both had ties to the same property but held starkly contrasting roles and expectations. While their worlds were shaped by different experiences, their stories highlight the relationships and unequal opportunities women encountered and the perseverance women displayed in 19th-century America.
About the Speakers
Kaili Lockbeam is the assistant director of the Riversdale Historic Site and Museum, a National Historic Landmark that offers the public a glimpse into the lives of enslaved individuals and helps connect the past to the present.
Amber Surmiller is a UMGC collegiate faculty member for the History and African American Studies program in the Department of Education and Professional Studies. She teaches online and hybrid courses in American and women’s history.
Please join us for this special event.
When
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Noon–1:30 p.m. eastern time
Where
Online via Zoom
Note
You must preregister to attend. Login information will be emailed to you.