Discussion

Where in the World is the Largest Food & Agricultural Library — and Why?

The National Agricultural Library (NAL) is located at 10301 Baltimore Avenue in Beltsville, Maryland. But, why was this particular site on the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) selected?

NAL is hosting a panel discussion of experts on the history of the Library, BARC, Beltsville, and the surrounding Prince George’s County area. Join us as we to celebrate the 50^th anniversary of the opening of the Abraham Lincoln Building.

Panelists

• Aaron Marcavitch
  Executive Director, Maryland Milestones/Anacostia Trails Heritage Area Inc.
• Eugene Meyer
  Award-winning veteran Washington Post journalist and author of: Five for Freedom (2018), Chesapeake Country (2015), and Maryland Lost and Found—Again (2000)
• John Peter Thompson

Chair Prince George’s County Historical Preservation Commission

When:
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Where:
National Agricultural Library (NAL), 1^st Floor, Main Reading Room
10301 Baltimore Avenue (Route 1)
Beltsville, Maryland 20705
Email:   agrefquestion@libraryresearch.info

Phone: 301-504-5755

Architect’s Design for National Agricultural Library
Beltsville, Maryland