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.

We Say Their Names

Our work focuses on the four known victims of lynching terror in our county. We begin every meeting by reading aloud their names and re-committing to tell their stories: 

Thomas Juricks • John Henry Scott • Michael Green • Stephen Williams

How to Get Involved

We rely on the expertise and energy of county residents like you. As an all-volunteer organization, we actually need you!

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 typically meet via Zoom at 2 p.m. 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.