Our Mission
The Prince George’s County Lynching Memorial Project educates the public on the truths of our nation’s continuing legacy of the institution of slavery and its impact on enslaved persons and their descendants, memorializes victims of racial terror lynchings in our county, and advances the cause of racial justice and reconciliation through mutual support and collaboration.
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Our work focused on at least four known victims of lynching terror in our county, and we begin every meeting by reading their names and committing to tell their stories: Michael Green, Thomas Juricks, John Henry Scott, and Stephen Williams.
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PGC LMP would like to thank all of the high school students who shared their works with us for our essay and creative arts contests and congratulate the winners for our recent contests. Learn more below:
2025: Join us at 1pm on May 3, 2025 at Greenbelt Community Center for our Racial Justice Essay and Creative Arts Student Award Ceremony!
2024: Read about our 2024 awards ceremony and view photos here!
2023: Read about our 2023 awards ceremony and view photos here!
2022: Read about our 2022 awards ceremony and view photos here!
How to Get Involved
We meet publicly to plan community remembrance projects, learn about our county’s history, connect with partners and neighbors, and educate ourselves and the broader community on the legacy of racial lynching in Prince George’s County. We rely on the expertise and energy of county residents like you! As an all-volunteer organization, we actually need you!
We typically meet via Zoom at 2pm on the 3rd Saturday of most months. We pause in June and July to honor Juneteenth and enjoy a well-deserved summer break—returning refreshed in August!
In addition to our monthly meetings, we have several active Teams and Committees driving forward specific projects and initiatives.
To receive updates about upcoming meetings, stay informed about our work, and explore ways to get involved, sign up for our low-volume listserv by completing this form or emailing us at princegeorgescolmp@gmail.com.
Recent News & Opportunities
- February 21st Presentation: “The Untold Story of the 1875 Lynching of Mr. John Henry Scott in Oxon Hill”We hope you can join us for a presentation by the Prince George’s County Lynching Memorial Project (PGCLMP) on a lesser-know part of community history: The Untold Story of the 1875 Lynching of Mr. John Henry Scott in Oxon Hill. This in-person event is free and open to the public. Details are provided below and in the attached flyer. Discover the untold story … Read more
- 2026 Racial Justice Essay & Creative Arts ContestRacial Justice Essay & Creative Arts Contest The Prince George’s County Lynching Memorial Project is pleased to announce a Racial Justice Essay and Creative Arts Contest open to Prince George’s County students in grades 9-12. Scholarships totaling $5,000 or more will be awarded to winning participants. To learn more and/or for submissions: https://pgclmp.org/racial-justice-contest/ Deadline Submissions will be received by February … Read more