Historic Annapolis, Inc., Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum, and Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts to present “A Conversation with Abby Phillip”

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Contacts: 
Kaelynn Bedsworth, Development Outreach Director, Historic Annapolis
Phone: 443.221.6997  |  Email: kaelynn.bedsworth@annapolis.org

Jan Lee, Director of Marketing and Communications, Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum
Phone: 410.216.6185  |  Email: jan.lee@maryland.gov

Adonia Akins, Marketing and Commmunications Director, Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts
Phone: 443.714.8108  |  Email: aakins@marylandhall.org

Annapolis, MD — August 26, 2025

Historic Annapolis, Inc., Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum, and Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts are pleased to present “A Conversation with Abby Phillip” at Maryland Hall on October 12, 2025 at 6 pm.  

Anchor of CNN’s News Night with Abby Phillip, Ms. Phillip will share her thoughts on her lived experience, from her Maryland childhood to her noteworthy career as a journalist. 

Phillip grew up in Bowie, Maryland, graduated from Harvard University, and has made her extraordinary career reporting on and interviewing the most remarkable people of our time. Phillip combines her political experience and reporting savvy to help viewers understand all sides of an issue. 

The conversation will be led by WHUR radio news host Harold T. Fisher and will touch on a number of subjects from Phillip’s exciting life and career. Phillip’s visit comes just ahead of the release of her highly anticipated debut book, A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power, arriving October 28, 2025.

This presentation has been produced through the generosity of Carroll H. Hynson Jr. Hynson says, “Abby Phillip coming to Annapolis makes my dream a reality.”

“Historic Annapolis, in partnership with the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum and Maryland Hall, is delighted to provide the public with a unique opportunity to hear from such a gifted journalist,” says Karen Theimer Brown, President and CEO of Historic Annapolis. 

“Welcoming Abby Phillip to Maryland is a tremendous honor. Her voice as a journalist and storyteller resonates deeply with our values of truth, justice, and cultural empowerment as an institution, and we are proud to be a part of it,” says Chanel C. Johnson, Executive Director, Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum.

“Bringing luminary speakers and thought leaders like Abby Phillip to our stage allows us to further expand our mission of Art for All. We are grateful to our presenting partners for this opportunity,” says Jackie Coleman, Executive Director, Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts.

The event is FREE, but advanced registration is required. Seats can be reserved via Maryland Hall’s website, marylandhall.org/maryland-hall-presents.

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About Historic Annapolis: 
Historic Annapolis is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Maryland’s capital city. Through stewardship of historic sites and educational programming, Historic Annapolis connects visitors and residents to the stories that shaped the nation. Historic Annapolis operates four local museums and hosts a wide array of activities year-round, including guided tours, educational field trips, and living history events. For more information, visit annapolis.org.

About Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum:
As the State of Maryland’s official museum of African American heritage, the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum serves to document, interpret, and promote African American history and culture in Maryland through exhibitions, programs, and projects in order to improve the understanding and appreciation of America’s rich cultural diversity for all. The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum is operated by the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture.

About Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts:
At Maryland Hall, visitors can enjoy the arts in countless ways whether signing up for a class, attending a performance, visiting the on-site galleries, meeting artists-in-residence, volunteering, or spending time on the campus. Maryland Hall is proud to welcome more than 100,000 people to enjoy the arts each year. This campaign is a reinforcement of the organization’s continual commitment to Art for All.