The Blacks in Annapolis Project was initiated with grant funding appropriated by the Annapolis City Council in 2007. The members of the City Council at the time of the appropriation were: Mayor Ellen O. Moyer, Alderman Richard E. Israel (D), Alderman Frederick M. Paone (R), Alderwoman Classie Gillis Hoyle (D), Alderwoman Sheila M. Finlayson (D), Alderman David H. Cordle, Sr. (R), Alderman Julie Stankivic (R), Alderman Samuel Shropshire (D), Alderman Ross H. Arnett, III (D). The Legacy of Slavery Division of the Maryland State Archives' Research Department along with the Archives' Information Technology Department conducted the research, developed and debuted the website on November 1, 2008, commemorating the passing of the Maryland Constitution on that date in 1864 which abolished slavery in Maryland.
Credits: Blacks in Annapolis Project Staff
Chris Haley, Project Director
Emily Oland Squires, Director of Research and Student Outreach
Ryan Cox, Research Archivist
Maya Davis, Research Archivist
John Gartrell, Research Archivist
Jennifer Hafner, Research Archivist
Kara Carter
Matt Davis
Jerry Gaylord
Kyle McLean
Frank Patenaude
Gerald Ward