Marion Woodfork Simmons Will Present a Workshop on Preserving Local History in Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Upper Marlboro, MD, May 25, 2014 --(PR.com)-- Marion Woodfork Simmons, family historian, author and owner of Woodfork Genealogy LLC, will be presenting a workshop titled “Taking an Active Role in Preserving Local History” at the Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation Juneteenth Celebration in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

Date: Saturday, June 14, 2014

Time: 1:30 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.

Location:
Watkins Regional Park – Nature Center
301 Watkins Park Drive
Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20774

Ms. Simmons will use her experience to provide tools, tips and resources to empower ordinary people to preserve the history of the communities where they live, work or have an affiliation.

The workshop is one of several lectures and workshops presented as part of the celebration. The event is free and open to the public; however, registration is required. For further information and registration, please call Carolyn Rowe (301) 292-2751 or Jane Thomas (301) 292-1207.