Tonight (May 27th, 2025) at 7:00 PM EST on WMAR-TV (WMAR-2 News Baltimore), don’t miss footage of the historic acquisition of the Catoctin Furnace African American Cemetery. After more than 7 years of effort, the Catoctin Furnace Historical Society has finalized the purchase of the 1.9-acre cemetery property with grant support. Members of the Summers family—descendants of enslaved African Americans who once labored at Catoctin Furnace—were present for this powerful moment. Next up: the land will be donated to the State of Maryland to become part of Cunningham Falls State Park (Maryland State Parks). The transfer is expected before the 2nd annual Descendant Reunion in mid-September 2025. The newly formed Catoctin Furnace Friends Group, made up of descendants, will help manage the site alongside DNR. (fb)

MEET THE DOCENTS! Anne Bolenbaugh is the newest docent at the Museum of the Ironworker. Anne is a rising senior at Gettysburg College. She is double majoring in History and Cinema & Media Studies. Originally from Ellicott City, MD, she will be splitting her time this summer between CFHS and Catoctin Mountain Park (NPS) as a Pohanka Intern from the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College! Anne will be in the Museum of the Ironworker every Friday and Sunday over the summer. Stay tuned over the next few weeks as we highlight our other docents! (fb)