Life in Laurel

Life in Laurel is a monthly round table discussion of Laurel history co-sponsored by the Laurel Public Library and the Laurel Historical Society. Each discussion begins with a topic related to Laurel and the conversation goes from there. Enjoy learning something new, chatting about local history, and asking questions over light refreshments.

Life in Laurel is held monthly – typically the last Thursday of the month – from September through May at Laurel Public Library from 10:30 AM to 12:00 noon. 

2019-2020 Schedule

The next Life in Laurel meeting will be held on February 27.  The topic is “Memories of West Laurel: Integration, Perseverance, Faith, and a Free Black Community.”

Some prior topics have included:

• 20th century Laurel historians
• Laurel High School football coach George Schollenberger
• Civil War in Laurel
• Railroad in Laurel
• Laurel’s movie theater
• Favorite meals
• Fires in Laurel
• Historic churches
• High school dance
• “Neither Snow, Nor Rain, Nor Gloom of Night” – Mail Delivery in Laurel
• Hefting Melons at “The Block”
• Laurel High School: The Military Years