It’s time again for Baltimore History Evenings!
Baltimore History Evenings Presents:
A Ride to Remember: from Gwynn Oak Amusement Park to the National Mall
Amy Nathan and Sharon Langley will join us via Zoom at 7:30 PM on April 15, 2021 to discuss their book.
Joining us via Zoom will be Amy Nathan and Sharon Langley, co-authors of A Ride to Remember: A Civil Rights Story, who will tell the story of Gwynn Oak Amusement Park and the 1963 civil rights demonstrations that led to its desegregation. The narrative is told from the perspective of co-author Sharon Langley, whose family was among the first African Americans to be admitted and an iconic photograph captured her riding the carousel. Suitable for young audiences and adults.
“A Ride to Remember tells how a community came together—both black and white—to make a change. When Sharon Langley was born in the early 1960s, many amusement parks were segregated, and African-American families were not allowed entry. This book reveals how in the summer of 1963, due to demonstrations and public protests, the Gwynn Oak Amusement Park in Maryland became desegregated and opened to all for the first time. Co-author Sharon Langley was the first African-American child to ride the carousel. This was on the same day of Martin Luther King Jr.’s March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Langley’s ride to remember demonstrated the possibilities of King’s dream. This book includes photos of Sharon on the carousel, authors’ notes, a timeline, and a bibliography.”
To register and get the link, send an email to baltohistoryeve@gmail.com.
Baltimore History Evening are sponsored by:
Trace Architects
”Trace Architects is committed to using architecture as a tool for neighborhood sustainability. We are passionate about our profession and that translates into projects that energize not only the individual but the community.”
Arcadia Publishing
”As the nation’s leading publisher of books of local history and local interest, Arcadia’s mission is to connect people with their past, with their communities and with one another. Arcadia has an extraordinary catalog of more than 15,000 local titles and publishes 500 new books of local interest and local history each year.”
PRESERVATION: Baltimore City Historical Society promotes the study, presentation, and appreciation of history of our city. We work with Baltimore historians to sponsor programs on city history and help museums and universities support their collections of historical documents, records, and artifacts.
EDUCATION: We’re dedicated to helping residents and visitors learn about our city’s defining moments – and understand Baltimore’s historical and cultural significance. We encourage everyone to take a closer look at the familiar historic sites, notable people, and diverse neighborhoods that are part of everyday life in Baltimore.
COMMUNITY: Through our website, events, archives, and social media, we strive to create a gathering place for those who want to explore and celebrate Baltimore’s rich history and cultural heritage. And we invite everyone to share stories, ask questions, or offer insights by contacting us here.
