CHESTERTOWN — Catherine Boyer-Sterling, a former Worthy Matron of the Sarah E. Travers Chapter No. 50, Order of the Eastern Star, and Melvin Shorter, a former Worshipful Master of the Thomas H. Kiah Lodge No. 101, Prince Hall Masons in Rock Hall, acknowledge an appreciative crowd as they walk along the 200-block of High Street on Saturday night as festivities kick into high gear for the annual observance of Legacy Day.
The Thomas H. Kiah Lodge of the Masons and the Sarah E. Travers Chapter of the Eastern Star were two of the community service organizations that were honored for “fostering strength and solidarity within Kent County’s African American community.”
These organizations, and many others, have been at the forefront of nurturing cultural pride and identity, providing essential services to those in need and advocating for social justice.
The 11th edition of Legacy Day, which celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Kent County’s African American community, ran from Friday night, Aug. 16 through Sunday afternoon, Aug. 18.
Sumner Hall and the Historical Society of Kent County continued as the lead sponsors.
The exhibit honoring local Black fraternal and community service organizations opened Aug. 2 at the historical society’s Bordley History Center as part of downtown Chestertown’s monthly observance of First Friday.
The exhibit at the Bordley History Center (301 High St.) will remain up throughout the month of August.
The Evening Enterprise was on-site Friday and Saturday nights, and Sunday afternoon for a celebration of local Black authors at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. We will have full coverage of all events in the coming days.
— Photo by Trish McGee