# Event Details - **Event Name**: Revolutionary Maryland: Freedom of the Press Exhibit Opening - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am – Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Freedom of the Press Exhibit July 1- September 2026About this EventProtected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, freedom of the press is crucial for thefunctioning of a healthy American democracy. The press provides diverse perspectives on importantissues, empowering the public to make informed decisions. A free press supports the very foundation ofAmerican democracy by ensuring an informed and engaged citizenry. Yet, the current rise in hatespeech, disinformation, and deadly attacks against journalists threatens freedom of the press on a globallevel. Examination of the history and role of a free press today is more important than ever before asour nation kicks off its commemoration of 250 years of American democracy in 2026.The Revolutionary Maryland: Freedom of the Press Then and Now traveling exhibition explores theevolution of one of our most important American freedoms from its earliest incarnation in the MarylandColony to its role in contemporary society. The opening of the exhibit in Annapolis is significant as thecapital city was the site of the violent Capital Gazette mass shooting in 2018. Over the course of 2026,the exhibition will travel to eight locations across the state and will feature complementary humanitiesprograms and educational initiatives about this essential American freedom. Major funding for theproject was provided by the Maryland Two-Fifty Commission.This exhibit is one element of a multi-pronged project designed to encourage all citizens to thinkcritically about the role of a free press to self-government in democracy. Concurrent with the travelingexhibit will be the rehousing and conservation of 170 boxes of artifacts associated with Archaeology inAnnapolis excavations at the Jonas Green House in the mid-1980s. This work will be overseen by theMaryland Archaeological Conservation Lab, where the collection will ultimately be stored. The JonasGreen artifacts have extraordinary research potential as excavations at this site produced the largestcollection of printer’s type ever recovered archaeologically in the United States.The project’s culminating event will be a “Community Conversation” taking place in November inAnnapolis, Maryland. This free public event will feature a keynote speaker followed by a moderateddiscussion about how citizens can reclaim the media arena as a place for the open exchange of opinion,discussion, and deliberation. Time will be built into the program to allow for audience questions. Inaddition to the moderated discussion, the event will offer a more robust version of the traveling exhibitwith additional information about the Jonas Green curation project, including the display of artifacts. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/saint-leonard/revolutionary-maryland-freedom-of-the-press-exhibit-opening/100001990181088209 - **Event Categories**: exhibitions, sports, workshops, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes - Location: Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Saint Leonard - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum - **lat**: 38.399649 - **long**: -76.5065645 - **full address**: Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, Saint Leonard, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Revolutionary Maryland: Freedom of the Press Exhibit Opening - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/96c4f45b7d393381cf28c5a7998501492e19731e5a07eb23235edfa7fe128233-rimg-w1200-h600-dc120e0f-gmir.jpg?v=1779684361 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Revolutionary Maryland: Freedom of the Press Exhibit Opening being held? - **A:** Revolutionary Maryland: Freedom of the Press Exhibit Opening takes place on Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am to Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, Saint Leonard, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Revolutionary Maryland: Freedom of the Press Exhibit Opening? - **A:** Revolutionary Maryland: Freedom of the Press Exhibit Opening is organized by Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Revolutionary Maryland: Freedom of the Press Exhibit Opening is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Saint Leonard, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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