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Colonial Culture Clashes In Eastern North America

8 Coates, 7 Shirts, 15 Fathom wampum: Early Settlements

2025-04-12 12:00:00 2025-04-12 13:30:00 America/New_York Colonial Culture Clashes In Eastern North America Explore the interconnected relationships between the Dutch, Swedes, English and Algonkian peoples in their respective regions during the early colonial period of the late 1600s. Leonardtown Library - Meeting Rooms 1&2

Saturday, April 12
12:00pm - 1:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-12 12:00:00 2025-04-12 13:30:00 America/New_York Colonial Culture Clashes In Eastern North America Explore the interconnected relationships between the Dutch, Swedes, English and Algonkian peoples in their respective regions during the early colonial period of the late 1600s. Leonardtown Library - Meeting Rooms 1&2

Leonardtown Library

Meeting Rooms 1&2

Explore the interconnected relationships between the Dutch, Swedes, English and Algonkian peoples in their respective regions during the early colonial period of the late 1600s.

Track the adaptation of Native American life to European settlement and trade goods, including the importance and use of wampum through this critical period along the mid-Atlantic region. Understand the magnitude of the earliest American culture clashes through customs of war, adoption, captivity, alliance, friendships and marriages between Natives, Europeans, and Africans.

* This project has been financed in part with State funds from the Maryland 250 Commission, an instrumentality of the State of Maryland. Project contents or opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the State or Maryland 250 Commission.

Drew Shuptar-Rayvis (Pekatawas MakataweU “Black Corn”) holds a cum laude Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Sociology from Western Connecticut State University and a Certificate Degree in Archaeology from Norwalk Community College. A true American of the mid-Atlantic region, his family includes indigenous Pocomoke heritage, Pennsylvania Dutch, Welsh, Swiss, English, Scots Irish, Boyko Ukrainian and Ashkanazi/ Sephardic Jewish, he honors all of his ancestors as a practicing living historian and regularly participates in colonial era reenactments, interpretations and public educational events. He works diligently in the research and preservation of the Eastern Woodland languages, particularly Renape, southern Unami and Nanticoke and is educated in the many European languages at use in the Colonial Period. He was the first garden manager of Western Connecticut State University’s Permaculture Garden, and practices Native horticulture. In July 2021, Drew was elected by his Paramount Chief Norris Howard Senior and Council member Norris Howard Junior as Cultural Ambassador of the Pocomoke Indian Nation of Maryland. In June of 2023, Drew was hired as a contractual research and preservation specialist with Maryland State Archives where he worked to record oral histories, life ways and traditions of Maryland’s eastern shore tribal communities, this contractual work concluded in June of 2024. Drew also serves as the Algonkian historical consultant for the New Amsterdam History Center of NYC where he writes numerous articles on 17th century Algonkian culture.

AGE GROUP: | Teen | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy | Culture |

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Leonardtown Library

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Mon, May 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Upcoming events

Fri, May 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab
Are you new to using a PC or want to build more confidence using the Windows 10 operating system? Complete this workshop to get a $10 gift card!

Mon, May 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Come learn more about the library's Cricut Maker and practice cutting felt designs to create felt flowers.

Tue, May 13, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help,search for jobs, and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange.

Tue, May 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Tue, May 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
A storytime where sitting is optional, and activities are designed for kids with extra energy. Planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.

Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab
Have you ever wanted something 3D printed at the library, but weren't sure how? Now is your chance to learn!

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Wed, May 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
That WIP you said you'd finish would love to come to the Maker Space!

Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Rooms 1&2
Share an evening of fun, games, crafts & food for families to learn Dinner will be provided. Registration not required.

Thu, May 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
A storytime where sitting is optional, and activities are designed for kids with extra energy. Planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Join us to discuss a different cozy mystery on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Leonardtown Library. Be ready to talk about a genre that puts us all at ease while keeping us on our toes.

Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
Celebrate Asthma Awareness Month with a special storytime from our friends at the Health Department!

Fri, May 16, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
The Friends of the St. Mary's County Library Annual Spring Book Sale offers thousands of gently used books at amazing prices! Cash, check, credit cards accepted.

Fri, May 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Come learn how to crochet with a fun and simple craft perfect for any reader.
This event is full

Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Find great reads at great prices!

Sun, May 18, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Find great reads at great prices!

Mon, May 19, 9:30am - 11:30am
The St. Mary's Co. UMD Extension Office on Family and Consumer Science will be in our lobby to share information on food safety, financial management, home & work safety, and more!

Mon, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Do you like graphic novels? Do you want to talk about your favorite graphic novel with kids your age? Join us for our kids book club!

Tue, May 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Tue, May 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
A storytime where sitting is optional, and activities are designed for kids with extra energy. Planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.

Tue, May 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Create your own custom bookmarks!
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Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Community Health Advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services throughout the hospital, and to provide blood pressure and other screenings.

Thu, May 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
A storytime where sitting is optional, and activities are designed for kids with extra energy. Planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1
In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us for a book discussion about the popular book that inspired the 2018 film, Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan.

Fri, May 23, 9:30am - 11:30am
Lobby
SMCDAHS will be providing community members information regarding programs and services available to the county's senior residents, as well as other segments of the population in need.

Mon, May 26, All day
The Library is closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Tue, May 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Rooms 1&2
Join us as we celebrate our 500 by 5 program achievers!
Registration opens Tuesday, May 13 2025 at 10:00am

Tue, May 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab
Have you heard of Zoom? Want to learn more? Complete this workshop to get a $10 gift card!

Fri, May 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Rooms 1&2
Are you ready to get healthy and fit, but you don't know where to start? Our fitness and nutrition experts can set you on the right path with some basic exercises, nutrition tips, and a Q&A session.

Tue, Jun 03, 9:00am - 11:00am
Lobby
Representatives from SMC Recreation & Parks will be in the lobby with information about their programs, facilities, services, and events, as well as to answer any questions you may have.

Tue, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Do you like anime or manga?

Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Back Patio
Join us for an exciting outdoor art adventure! Prepare to make a “mess-terpiece” through engaging and messy art play for babies and toddlers!
Registration opens Wednesday, May 21 2025 at 10:00am

Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Sprayed and decorated book edges have quickly come back into fashion for readers this year. New books are sporting everything from swirls to dragons to roses and much more.

Sat, Jun 07, All day
Teen Area
Local Teen Artists will be painting murals on four of the windows in the Teen Area of the Leonardtown Library!