The Frederick S. DeMarr Library
of County History

The Frederick S. DeMarr Library of County History was founded by Fred DeMarr, who was President and Historian of the Society for a number of years. Mr. DeMarr was a life-long resident of the County and had an abiding interest in all aspects of County History. His collection was donated to the Society by the DeMarr family after his untimely death in 1997.

The library reopened in the Greenbelt Library Building on May 31, 2008, after a ceremony which featured a forum in which authors described their books relating to the county's history. Society historian Susan Pearl's account of that event lists the authors and books represented at the forum.

The library is now located at the Greenbelt Public Library building, 11 Crescent Road in Greenbelt (301-220-0330). Hours are noon to 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and by appointment.

The Library is staffed by a dedicated team of volunteers including Susan Pearl, Historian, Sarah Bourne, Dusty Rhoads, and Diane Stultz, Genealogical Research Specialist. Specific questions concerning aspects of the history of Prince George's County may be directed by telephone to 301-464-0590, on the web message board, or by email to the Society at info [at] pghistory.org.

The Society is currently engaged in cataloging the collections of written materials, maps and ephemera, and has a partial listing here. Materials do not circulate but may be used at the Library. Copies of non-copyrighted materials may be secured for a modest copying fee. Request for copies of materials should be directed to the Society at info [at] pghistory.org.