This afternoon program explores the lives of the enslaved people who made possible the lifestyle enjoyed by the prominent Carroll family of Homewood during the first quarter of the 19th century. A country retreat and 130-acre farm, Homewood was home to approximately twenty slaves who worked in the house and labored in the fields. The specialists brought together for the symposium will present lectures on various aspects of slavery in Baltimore, providing an in-depth introduction to the enslaved people of Homewood and best practices for public historians in reading the African presence back into the landscape of historic sites and museums.

Seating is limited and advance reservations are required. Walk-ins subject to space availability. Guests are invited to tour Homewood Museum before the symposium from noon to 1 p.m. The symposium will be held in 101 Remsen Hall.

The confirmed speakers include Karsonya "Kaye" Wise Whitehead, Loyola University of Maryland; Philip D. Morgan, The Johns Hopkins University; and Abby Schreiber, Towson University and Ohio State University. The moderator is Katrina Bell McDonald, The Johns Hokins University.

The symposium is made possible by a diversity innovation grant from the Johns Hopkins University Diversity Leadership Council. It is presented by Homewood Museum in partnership with the Department of History, the Program in Museums and Society, Hopkins Retrospective, and the Office of Multicultural Affairs.