Jim McCeney is remembered for his commitment to our community, to Laurel’s history, and to making Laurel a better place. He holds a special place for the Laurel Historical Society, where he served as President, Treasurer and Chairman of the Board.
This year the 5th annual "McCeney March" is going virtual! We invite you join us in walking 1 mile or a 5K at a time of your choosing between September 29th (Jim's birthday) and October 3rd. Jim walked 3 miles a day for many years and we encourage you to honor his memory by walking through historic Laurel, walking to a business on Main Street, walking in your neighborhood, or even on a treadmill.
Here’s how our virtual walk will work, so we can work together while staying apart:
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Register for the walk using this form.
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Pick up your mask from the museum the evening of September 28th. (Please wear a mask and follow physical distancing guidelines.) OR mark that you would prefer to have your mask mailed to you.
3)
Watch the video to be released on the Laurel Historical Society website. You will be able to learn more about the McCeney March and how your donations will help the museum to support teacher educational projects.
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Walk 3 miles at a time of your choosing between September 29th and October 3rd. Don’t forget to document your walk with pictures and share them on social media. Be sure to tag the Laurel Historical Society (@LaurelHistory) and use #McCeneyMarch2020.
We want to continue this tradition, but know this year will look different due to the Coronavirus pandemic. It is clear that some of our generous past sponsors have been challenged this year, so we are not seeking sponsorships. Instead, we are encouraging you to patronize our past sponsors and Main Street businesses. We will publish all of our past McCeney March sponsors on our website and on the McCeney March Route map. We are accepting donations to support the 2020 McCeney March.
Registration Fees: $10/child, $25/adult, $60/family of 4
Please email
info@laurelhistoricalsociety.org or call 301-725-7975 with any questions.
*Registrations must be complete by September 6, 2020 to guarantee a mask.