"Who killed Captain Littleton Condiff? The wife who slept by his side? A robber seeking the small fortune under his mattress? A son desperate to escape the drudgery of his father's life as an oysterman? His apparently harmless mother-in-law? Perhaps a conspiracy of his wife, her mother, their son? Into this tale of murder at the turn of the 20th century is woven the tale of the imprisonment and trial of Littleton's wife, Bessie; the history of his...

This Guide to the History of Slavery in Maryland provides a brief but comprehensive overview of the history of slavery in the state. built upon the most recent scholarship, this guide offers teachers and students a starting point with which to begin their own exploration of an institution that, in so many ways, has made their world.

Local historian Oscar 'Skip' Booth spent his life living, working, advocating for and writing about his hometown of Linthicum, Maryland. His "Vignette" series provided some of the only written histories of the small, unincorporated Baltimore suburb. The historical local landmarks like Tauber's, Chuck's Drive-In, BWI Airport, and Bruce's Hardware are carefully detailed here. Skip passed away after a short illness in 2014. His commitment to community...

Linstead is a unique part of the Severn River and Chesapeake Bay region. The land and river configuration combines pleasant views with a tranquil environment. The year 2006 is the sixty-first anniversary of Linstead's incorporation as a modern community.