Liberty in Context: The American Story at 250
Celebrating 250 years of the American story.
Commemorate America's 250th anniversary with Hood College and Frederick Community College. Join us throughout the year for a series of free discussions, presentations and cultural events led by faculty experts, who will examine unique chapters of American history. Learn about the struggles for freedom, equality and representation faced by remarkable citizens past and present, as we celebrate what it means to be American.
Learn more about American 250, and explore the full schedule of events below.
Remember the Ladies
An original play by Suzanne Beal.
April 17 & 18 | 7:30 p.m.
Frederick Community College, Studio Theatre
April 24 & 25 | 7:30 p.m.
Hood College, Tatem Arts Center, Black Box Theatre
Free and open to the public.
This original play by Suzanne Beal, Ph.D., features real stories from women during the American Revolution with a cast of FCC and Hood College students.
Expanding and Contracting Understandings of Justice
Panel discussion
April 23 | 7:30 p.m.
Frederick Community College, Studio Theatre
Free and open to the public.
Moderated by Brian Stipelmlan and featuring Aaron Clayton, Lauren Lippiello, Shemica Sheppard and Stephan Haimowitz, this panel discussion focuses on the topic of America's past and future possibilities.
Celebrate: An American Music Memoir
Presented by the FCC String Ensemble.
May 9 | 7:30 p.m.
Frederick Community College, JBK Theater
Free and open to the public.
An evening of music from American composers. Directed by Lynn Flemming.
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