Sandy Spring in Montgomery County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Great Hall

— [Sandy Spring Slave Museum & African Art Gallery] —

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 12, 2021

1. Great Hall Marker

Inscription. The majority of the collection is housed in this new, almost 6000 sq. ft. building. Construction began in 1999 on the Great Hall, which includes five gallery spaces and a resource room. The Great Hall's formal meeting space honors the Black Church and its role in Black History.

Erected by Sandy Spring Slave Museum & African Art Gallery.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • Education.

Location. 39° 9.59′ N, 77° 1.991′ W. Marker is in Sandy Spring, Maryland, in Montgomery County. Marker is on Brooke Road, 0.1 miles west of Chandlee Mill Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18524 Brooke Rd, Sandy Spring MD 20860, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Forced Transplantation (a few steps from this marker); Log Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Arts Pavilion (a few steps from this marker); Archie Bell (Jerry) (a few steps from this marker); Slaving Clipper Ship (a few steps from this marker); Sandy Spring's African American Families (a few steps from this

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marker); Salute to the Quakers (a few steps from this marker); Tribute to Robert H. "Bob" Hill / Sharp Street United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandy Spring.

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 12, 2021

2. The Great Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 12, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.