Lunch & Learn: Macabre Maryland: Halloween Tales from the Archives

Program registration is recommended but not required.

Records in the archives can tell lots of stories—lots of spooky stories! Explore strange collections from the Maryland State Archives that reveal fascinating insight into Maryland life and lore, and get into the Halloween spirit with peculiar pictures, dark demises, and poisonous potions. The mysterious especially intrigues us at this time of year, so join us in exploring the stranger side of Maryland history through our unique collections.

Rachel Frazier, director of Reference Services for the Maryland State Archives, holds a masters of Library and Information Sciences from the University of Maryland. She has worked for the State Archives since 2008. Frazier is the recipient of the 2024 Ancestry Leadership Award, and is a 2025 fellow with the History Leadership Institute. Making archives accessible and welcoming is an ongoing goal of Frazier and her colleagues.

ASL interpretation will be available for attendees.

Presented in partnership with The Maryland State Archives and The Maryland Four Centuries Project.