{"id":32,"date":"2021-11-12T17:47:14","date_gmt":"2021-11-12T17:47:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/townofsharptown.org\/?page_id=32"},"modified":"2026-04-21T19:55:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T19:55:43","slug":"historical-commission","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/townofsharptown.org\/?page_id=32","title":{"rendered":"Historical Commission"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2026 Officers:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Chairman &#8211; Nancy Springer<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Vice Chairman &#8211; Jerry Bennett<\/p>\n<p>Treasurer &#8211; Diane Pounsberry<\/p>\n<p>Secretary &#8211; Linda Pollitt<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharptownhistory\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharptownhistory<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>**The Historical Commission meetings are held the second Monday <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>of every month at the Town Hall at 6:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/townofsharptown.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/An-Evening-with-Charlie-Paparella-Sharptown-Historical-Commission-Flyer.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1709\" src=\"https:\/\/townofsharptown.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/An-Evening-with-Charlie-Paparella-Sharptown-Historical-Commission-Flyer-212x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/townofsharptown.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/An-Evening-with-Charlie-Paparella-Sharptown-Historical-Commission-Flyer-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/townofsharptown.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/An-Evening-with-Charlie-Paparella-Sharptown-Historical-Commission-Flyer-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/townofsharptown.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/An-Evening-with-Charlie-Paparella-Sharptown-Historical-Commission-Flyer-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/townofsharptown.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/An-Evening-with-Charlie-Paparella-Sharptown-Historical-Commission-Flyer-1086x1536.jpg 1086w, https:\/\/townofsharptown.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/An-Evening-with-Charlie-Paparella-Sharptown-Historical-Commission-Flyer.jpg 1414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/townofsharptown.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Artisan-Bakery-Scene-with-Sunlit-Charm.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1710\" src=\"https:\/\/townofsharptown.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Artisan-Bakery-Scene-with-Sunlit-Charm-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/townofsharptown.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Artisan-Bakery-Scene-with-Sunlit-Charm-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/townofsharptown.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Artisan-Bakery-Scene-with-Sunlit-Charm-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/townofsharptown.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Artisan-Bakery-Scene-with-Sunlit-Charm-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/townofsharptown.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Artisan-Bakery-Scene-with-Sunlit-Charm-1536x1086.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/townofsharptown.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Artisan-Bakery-Scene-with-Sunlit-Charm.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We are always accepting monetary donations for the events that we host throughout the year. If you would like to make a donation, please make your check payable to:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sharptown Historical Commission<\/p>\n<p>P.O. Box 338<\/p>\n<p>Sharptown, MD 21861<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This year is Maryland&#8217;s 250th Birthday! See the links below to find special events happening all over the state, including local events!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/mdtwofifty.maryland.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/mdtwofifty.maryland.gov\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MDTwoFifty\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MDTwoFifty<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Reeling in the Past! Sharptown, Maryland\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K2UsRB0z214?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"line-height: normal; color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt; text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>MERCHANDISE FOR SALE:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em>Sharptown Historical Commission Reusable Tote Bag &#8211; $2<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Sharptown High School Pewter Ornament &#8211; $5 each.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em>Sharptown Historical Commission T-Shirt (light blue) &#8211; M-XL $20 \/ 2XL $25<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><strong><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Items are on display at the Town Hall.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/townofsharptown.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SHC-Shirt-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1499\" src=\"https:\/\/townofsharptown.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SHC-Shirt-300x238.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/townofsharptown.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SHC-Shirt-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/townofsharptown.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SHC-Shirt-1024x811.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/townofsharptown.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SHC-Shirt-768x608.jpg 768w, https:\/\/townofsharptown.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SHC-Shirt-1536x1217.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/townofsharptown.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SHC-Shirt-2048x1623.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Main Street Memorial Brick Pavers &#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 4&#215;8 &#8211; 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