SCIENCE

VOLUME 381| | ISSUE 6657

Aug 3, 2023

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The genetic legacy of African Americans from Catoctin Furnace

Éadaoin Harney, Steven Micheletti, Karin S. Bruwelheide,William A. Freyman, Katarzyna Bryc, Ali Akbari, Ethan Jewett, Elizabeth Comer, Henry Louis Gates Jr., Linda Heywood, John Thornton, Roslyn Curry, Samantha Ancona Esselmann, Kathryn G. Barca, Jakob Sedig, Kendra Sirak, Iñigo Olalde. Nicole Adamski, Rebecca Bernardos, Nasreen Broomandkhoshbacht, Matthew Ferry, Lijun Qiu, Kristin Stewardson, J. Noah Workman. Fatma Zalzala, Shop Mallick, Adam Micco, Matthew Mah, Zhao Zhang, 23andMe Research Team, Nadin Rohland, Joanna L. Mountain, Douglas W. Owsley and David Reich

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Community-initiated genomics

Ancient DNA is used to connect enslaved African Americans to modern descendants

Fatimah L. C.Jackson

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Tracing the genetic history of African Americans using ancient DNA, and ethical questions at a famously weird medical museum

Sarah Crespi, Kevin McLean, Titi Shodiya, Zakiya Whatley and Rodrigo Pérez Ortega

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Ancestry and descendants of African Americans buried at Catoctin Furnace

August 22, 2023

Harrison Wein, Ph.D, Vicki Contie and Brian Doctrow, Ph.D.

NIH Research Matters

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DNA Links 42,000 Living People to Enslaved and Free African Americans Buried in Maryland: The research, initiated by the local African American community, could be a roadmap for future genealogy studies

August 5, 2023

Margaret Osborne

Smithsonian Magazine 

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The Baltimore Banner, “DNA links remains of enslaved people buried in Maryland to nearly 3,000 direct descendants:The highest concentration of descendants is in Maryland, according to the study” published this week in the journal ‘Science’”

August 5, 2023

Hugo Kugiya

The Baltimore Sun

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African American History Revealed through DNA Analysis of Enslaved People at Catoctin Furnace

August 5, 2023

Martin Edwards 

Any Uak Media

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DNA links enslaved people to living descendants

August 4, 2023

Aimee Cho

NBC4 Washington 

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A landmark study opens a new possible way for Black Americans to trace their ancestry

August 4, 2023

Scott Maucione

NPR Morning Edition 

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Old African American cemetery yields DNA links to 41,000 new ‘relatives’

DNA from 27 enslaved people buried near a Maryland iron forge was also tied to regions in Africa

August 4, 2023

Michael E. Ruane, Carolyn Y. Johnson and Aara’L Yarber

The Washington Post 

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Ancient DNA reveals the living descendants of enslaved people through 23andMe

A landmark genomic study raises the possibility that many more people could find links to distant ancestors through genetic analysis.

Aug 3, 2023

Ewen Callaway

nature

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FORGING CONNECTIONS

DNA from enslaved Black workers at a 19th century iron forge links them to living descendants. But the research swirls with ethical questions

Aug 3, 2023

Andrew Curry

Science

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‘Ancient DNA’ tools and 23andMe database uncover African American ancestries of thousands

Aug 3, 2023

Usha Lee McFarling

STAT

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Tracing Slaves to Modern Descendants

Aug 3, 2023

Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Magazine 

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El ADN de 27 esclavos muertos hace siglos identifica a 42.000 parientes actuales en EE UU

Un estudio sin precedentes recupera los orígenes de miles de familias afroamericanas de cuyos ancestros no había registros

Aug 3, 2023

Nuño Domínguez

El País

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The analysis marks the first time historical DNA has been used to trace the descendants and distant cousins of enslaved people, researchers said.

Aug 3, 2023

Carl Zimmer

The New York Times

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Historical DNA Reveals Connection between Living People to Early Enslaved and Free African Americans

August 3, 2023

23andMe – Ancestry (2nd blog post)

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Catoctin Furnace sees return of blacksmithing after century of absence

Aug 2, 2023

Erik Anderson

The Fredrick News-Post

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Historical DNA Reveals Connection between Living People to Early Enslaved and Free African Americans

July 20, 2023

23andMe – Ancestry (1st blog post)

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Smithsonian Channel to air new documentary about story of Catoctin Furnace ironworkers

June 6, 2023

Mikayla Newton

DC News Now

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Teaching history through historical landmarks

July 11, 2023

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Catoctin Furnace holiday event shines light on facility’s history

July 2, 2023

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Step back in time at the Maryland Iron Festival

March 15, 2023

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The Landmark: Newsletter of the Frederick County Landmarks Foundation

Winter 2022-2023

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From a Castle to a Caboose: 9 Awesome Overnights in Maryland

Jan 19, 2023

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Painter, musicians pay homage to those once enslaved at Catoctin Furnace

Nov 6, 2022

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The Trail of Souls: A Journey Toward Truth and Transformation

Jul 6, 2022

On September 12, 2020, the 236th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland passed Resolution 2020-06, creating a $1,000,000 seed fund for reparations. On May 26, 2022, the diocese began returning those funds to the Black community in the form of grants to organizations who are working to repair the breach that is systemic racism in Maryland while building up Black communities around the diocese. […]

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Maryland History and Culture News 

Winter 2022

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Forging memories: Catoctin Furnace hosts annual Maryland Iron Festival

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Journey Through Hallowed Ground Virtual Program: Catoctin Furnace

May 18, 2022

Watch the video of Catoctin Furnace as a part of the Journey Through Hallowed Ground Byway

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Washington Post Article – Uncovering the past: Exploring Black history in Frederick County

Jan 26, 2022

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Using Science to Learn About the Catoctin Furnace’s Past

April 28, 2022

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Experiencing Black History in Frederick County

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TRADITIONAL VILLAGE CHRISTMAS

Traditional Village Christmas: Catoctin Furnace celebrates German heritage with old-time crafts, food, and a visit with the bizarrely wonderful Belsnickle

Dec 2, 2021

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New Yorker Article on Black Cemeteries

Sep 27, 2021

Catoctin Furnace and its hallowed African American cemetery are mentioned in The New Yorker this week. Jill Lepore’s article, “Unearthing Black History,” explores conflicted views surrounding efforts to rescue African American remains. This is an important and timely read. Thank you to Jill and The New Yorker staff for exploring this subject. We will endeavor to do the right thing at Catoctin Furnace, searching for the descendant community while expanding our collective kinship.

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Jeff Holland: On Catoctin visit, a walk into rich history | COMMENTARY

August 29, 2021

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YouTube Video

County Spotlight: Historical Grant- Recovering Identity Survey

 

Washington Post Article

Faces of the dead emerge from lost African American graveyard, by Michael E. Ruane.  The bones of enslaved furnace workers tell the grim story of their lives.  Read it here.

 

Frederick News Post Article

Our recent unveiling, “Forged in Iron and Bone: Unveiling Faces of the Enslaved” was profiled in the Frederick News Post on June 25, 2021.  Read it here.

 

Philadelphia Magazine Article

Our web site was also mentioned in a recent Philadelphia Magazine article, contracted by the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area. 

 

Baltimore Magazine Article

Our web site was mentioned in a recent Baltimore Magazine article, contracted by the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area. 

 

Frederick News Post Letter to the Editor

Delegation understands importance of heritage tourism – May 22, 2020

 

Catoctin Furnace Historical Society Articles in the Frederick News Post

Catoctin Furnace Historical Society to unveil facial reconstructions of two slaves, March 1, 2020

The process of making a facial reconstruction from centuries-old bones, March 1, 2020

Catoctin Furnace Historical Society in National Gardener Magazine!

The CHFS , the Green-walled Garden Club and our partners at the Silver Oak Academy are featured in the summer edition of the National Gardener Magazine sponsored by the National Garden Club.  Click here, and read pages 23-26.

Catoctin Furnace allowed dozens to get a taste for Black History Month

Culinary students from Silver Oaks Academy catered the lunch inspired by history. Check our news coverage on Local DVM here.

Grant helps with conservation efforts at Frederick County historical treasure: Catoctin Furnace

See our article in the Frederick News-Post.

Meet Valerie Tripp: A Q&A with American Girl book series mastermind before her appearance in Thurmont

Megan Parker

Frederick News-Post

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Why you should care about the Catoctin Furnace

Erik Anderson

Frederick News-Post

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Abraham Lincoln in Song and Oh Freedom!

Thank you for supporting Abraham Lincoln in Song and Oh Freedom, Songs of the Civil Rights Movement.  If you missed the concert you can still listen to the music!  Click on the links below to download song samples of Chris Vallillo on Soundcloud:
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Recognizing History: Landmarks honors Catoctin Furnace homes with plaques

Catoctin Furnace homes in the Frederick News-Post

April 29, 2015
Karen Gardner

Furnace Bar and Grill is proud of area’s history, and their food

The local business in the Frederick News-Post: Frederick News-Post

April 13, 2015
Ed Waters, Jr.

Buried Secrets: Study of skeletal remains may hold key to slave history

Catoctin Furnace Bioarchaeological Research in the Frederick News-Post: Frederick News-Post

April 12, 2015
Erik Anderson

Heritage Food Luncheon in the Frederick News-Post

The Heritage Food Luncheon, sponsored by the Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, Inc., Cunningham Falls State Park, Harriet Chapel, and the Silver Oak Academy was recently featured in the Frederick News-Post. Click here to read the article!

New Video of Catoctin Furnace and Springfield Manor

Check out our new aerial videos of Catoctin Furnace and Springfield Manor taken by Till Sonnemann using a Phantom II Quadcopter with a GoPro3+:

Catoctin Furnace Historic Site and Nearby Springfield Manor Winery and Distillery

This lovely oil painting of the Isabella stack and casting shed at Catoctin Furnace was painted by award winning artist Ellen Gavin of Millsville, New Jersey. Ellen painted the scene during a visit to the village in June 2014 and generously donated the finished work to the Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, Inc.

Bond Bill Success!

The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society has received a bond bill grant from the Maryland General Assembly! The grant, in the amount of $100,000, will be used for renovations to the Forgeman’s House. This would not have been possible without tireless support from Senator David R. Brinkley. The Catoctin Furnace Society also acknowledges help from Silver Oak Academy in this endeavor. To everyone who helped the CFHS along the way to this important moment, THANK YOU!

MHAA Grant Success!

The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society has received a Maryland Heritage Areas Authority Project Grant in the amount of $48,000 to complete the renovations to the Forgeman’s House. THANK YOU to all who supported this effort!

TRIPP Grant Success!

The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society has received a TRIPP Grant from the Tourism Council of Frederick County! The grant, in the amount of $6,000, will be used for display cases and exhibits in the “Museum of the Furnace Worker” at 12610 Catoctin Furnace Road. TRIPP grants (Tourism Reinvestment in Promotion and Product) are aimed at supporting tourism marketing and development by non-profit attractions in Frederick County. THANK YOU to the Tourism Council for all your support!