This page contains information about African Americans who were descendants of John Holsey from the Mullinix Plantation in Damascus, Maryland. After the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, the enslaved individuals were placed on what is now called Holsey Road.

Further Reading

The files below provide important information about the transition of African Americans post-slavery in Damascus, Maryland. Friendship Church was built for freed slaves to worship under the Methodist congregation. Holsey Road and its families describe life on the Mullinix Plantation and other associations along Holsey Road. “Slavery in America” offers viewers an overview of the American Slave Act, while “Montgomery Serves” highlights the Lifetime Award given to Inez McAbee and Harvey Zeigler by County Executive Marc Elrich in 2023. Warren Fleming submitted the proposal to the County Council for this award.