Prince George's County
Celebrates 300 years of history 1696-1996

MPT PRODUCES TRICENTENNIAL FILM

The final product, a 60-minute documentary, will be a vivid collection of historical facts, county folklore and community traditions. Script writer and researcher Helen Jean Burn will bring to life the 300 years of extensive county history from pre-colonial and early settlement all the way through present day. The piece will even delve into where Prince George's County is headed in the next century and beyond.

Scheduled for completion in April 1996, the full-length version of the film will initially air on channels 22 and 26. Beyond its television debut, the film will be segmented into three 20-minute pieces which will be available to Prince George's County schools. Supplemental teacher guides will accompany the videos to aid interested schools in teaching county history during this important year.

Everyone involved in the production of this substantial film is very excited about the project. Prince George's residents will see and hear what makes their county unique -- its people, communities, houses, religions, celebrations, and education to name just a few aspects. The creators hope this glimpse at county history will increase community pride and add to the already rich heritage.

For more information on this project, call the Tricentennial Celebration Office at (301)322-1996.

Prince George's Tricentennial Home page.

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These pages were created as a part of the 1996 PG County Tricentennial celebration. Additional history resources are listed on the bibliography page. These pages are not being updated. They are now located on the Prince George's County Historical Society's web site. Contact links: web site manager - Society information. You can search the entire site through this search form.: