"Hidden History of Howard County" Featured in Vantage Point Program

Residences at Vantage Point launches its Arts & Culture Collective Spring series, “Tell Me A Story: Sharing Tales of Past and Present,” with father-son duo, Nathan S. Davis and Wayne S. Davis. The two historians will present “A Different View of Howard County,” based on their exploration of what they call the county’s “erased past.” They will make their presentation on Tuesday, April 8, 7-8 p.m., in the Vantage Point auditorium. The event is free. Registration is required.

Nathan S. Davis grew up in Howard County, Maryland. He has a history degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and is the deputy director of the Fire Museum of Maryland in Lutherville. He was formerly manager of the B&O Ellicott City Station Museum.

Wayne S. Davis is a retired federal government scientist and researcher who began his career writing about environmental history before developing a more recent interest in local history. He promotes research and access to accurate local history.

The Arts & Culture Collective was established by the Residences at Vantage Point in response to community members’ interest in hosting public activities that engage and educate as well as entertain. In addition to the two historians, Vantage Point’s three-part Spring series will feature a writer-in-residence and a poet.

On Tuesday, April 22, from 7-8 p.m., novelist Tope Folarin will read from his work and be interviewed by writer/editor Susan Thornton Hobby. The Howard County Poetry and Literature Society (HoCoPoLitSo) selected the Nigerian American author as its Writer-in-Residence for the 2024-2025 school year. A Rhodes Scholar and recipient of the Caine Prize for African Writing, Folarin’s debut novel is A Particular Kind of Black Man. Susan Thornton Hobby’s interviews with writers are collected at talkswithwriters.blogspot.com.

On Tuesday, April 29, from 7-8 p.m., Howard County’s inaugural Poet Laureate, Truth Thomas, will read from his poetry and talk with poet and teacher Tim Singleton. Thomas is the founder of Cherry Castle Publishing and the creator of the “Skinny” poetry form. His collections include Party of Black, A Day of Presence, Bottle of Life, Speak Water and My TV is Not the Boss of Me. Singleton is an adjunct instructor at Howard Community College and co-chair of the Howard County Poetry and Literature Society (HoCoPoLitSo).

To register for individual sessions register at https://www.vantagepointresidences.org/arts/ or call 410-995-9743.

About Residences at Vantage Point

Residences at Vantage Point was founded in 1990 and is a nonprofit serving people age 60 and above. Managed by Life Care Services, the community includes a variety of residential living arrangements from studio to two-bedroom deluxe apartments. It provides long-term health services available exclusively for residents should they need them.

Residences at Vantage Point is noted for its arts, cultural and educational activities, as well as for resident engagement with the larger community of Columbia. It is located at 5400 Vantage Point Road. Visit www.VantagePointResidences.org for more information.