Calm Reflections Photography shares beautiful photographs that can be placed on mugs, mouse pads, canvas, puzzles, T-shirts, coasters and prints. Joanna Macaulay makes souvenirs of St. Mary’s County for tourists and local residents. Information about St. Mary’s County attractions, travel, events and photography can be found at her site. She now does pet photography as well.

To buy my photos, photo cards, and photo crafts of wildlife, pets, holidays and more, visit my Zazzle Photo store at https://www.zazzle.com/store/calmreflectionsphoto






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Monday, June 20, 2022

Happy Juneteenth 2022

Last year I visited several places that honored the difficulties faced by slaves in St. Mary's County., MD.  I think these images commemorate the emancipation of slaves (or the hardship of slaves), when slaves were declared free in 1865.  It is a certainly past time for African Americans to be treated with the respect they deserve.   

Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland at St. Mary's College of Maryland


https://www.smcm.edu/honoring-enslaved/about-commemorative/

Slave cabin at Sotterley Plantation