Last updated: April 21, 2026
Welcome to familiesofsmithvilleroad.org. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of this website. By using the site, you agree to these terms.
These terms cover general use of the site. If you are buying a festival ticket, additional Festival Ticket Terms also apply.
This site is operated by Families of Smithville Road, Inc. (“FOSR”), a Maryland nonprofit organization working to preserve the history, churches, cemeteries, and families of the historic 19th-century African American community on Smithville Road in Dorchester County, Maryland.
Text, photographs, historical research, and other materials on this site are owned by Families of Smithville Road, Inc. or used with permission. You may view and share links to the site freely. Please do not republish significant portions of our content, historical research, or photographs without written permission — we are glad to discuss it, just reach out.
We do our best to keep historical information accurate and up to date, but research is an ongoing process. If you see something incorrect or incomplete, or if you have family history to share, please contact us at fosr1876@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.
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If you make a donation through the site, all donations are final and non-refundable unless required by law. FOSR is a Maryland nonprofit; we will provide a receipt for tax purposes on request.
This site is provided “as is.” While we try to keep it running smoothly and accurately, we do not guarantee that it will always be available or error-free. To the fullest extent allowed by law, Families of Smithville Road, Inc., its volunteers, officers, and directors are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this site.
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. Any dispute that cannot be resolved informally will be brought in the courts located in Dorchester County, Maryland.
We may update these terms from time to time. When we do, we will change the “Last updated” date above. Continued use of the site after a change means you accept the updated terms.
Questions about these terms? Email fosr1876@gmail.com.