CHESTERTOWN — Cormac Hamlen is the 2025 recipient of the memorial Roger D. Brown Scholarship, awarded by the Historical Society of Kent County annually to a graduating Kent County High School senior for excellence in history.
Hamlen is headed to Washington College in the fall.
The scholarship was first awarded in 2021.
Recipients are selected by teachers in the Social Studies Department at KCHS.
The scholarship is a tribute to Brown, who served for more than 30 years as the Historical Society of Kent County’s treasurer and was a former naval officer.
The award package includes a $500 scholarship.
Hamlen’s name will be engraved on the perpetual plaque that recognizes all recipients that is on display at the Bordley History Center, which is the historical society’s headquarters in downtown Chestertown.
Hamlen has a strong interest in World War II naval history, particularly the naval vessels of the era.
Phyllis Brown, widow of Roger Brown, presented the award before the historical society’s annual membership meeting on April 27.
She noted the meaningful connection between her husband’s naval service and Hamlen’s historical interests.
“Hamlen delivered gracious thank you remarks, impressing attendees with his thoughtfulness, academic curiosity and poise as his parents, Chris and Pam Hamlen, looked on proudly,” a news release states.
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The Historical Society of Kent County invites the public to visit the Bordley History Center at 301 High St., attend events and consider getting involved as a member or a volunteer.
Membership benefits include unlimited use of the genealogy and research library (by appointment), a discount on books in the museum gift shop and invitations to members-only events.
A donation of $25 is recommended for individual memberships, and $40 for families. Student memberships are always free.
For more information, visit www.kentcountyhistory.org or email admin@kentcountyhistory.org.
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Cormac is an uncommon name and I wonder if it has any connection to author Corman McCarthy ?