The Laurel History Boys will bring together local history, music, fiction, memoir, and more during the 2026 Book Fair, Sunday, August 23, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Oliver’s Old Towne Tavern, 531 Main Street in Laurel. Books will be available for purchase, and attendees are also encouraged to bring copies they already own to have them signed by participating authors. Adding a little rock ’n’ roll history to this year’s event will be legendary WHFS DJ Weasel, who will be on hand as a

Laurel History Boys reflect on milestone anniversaries for organization and Voices of Laurel Photo illustration by Richard Friend While it seems like only yesterday that we started, Voices of Laurel recently celebrated its five-year anniversary. More incredibly, The Laurel History Boys have now been an organization for more than a decade. Time really does fly when you’re having fun! These milestones had me thinking—reflecting on the stories we’ve covered and the things we’ve

Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 25, and join us at Laurel Park for our second Voices of Laurel Day at the Races event! The Laurel History Boys and Voices of Laurel team will be under the tent at trackside—join us to enjoy live racing up close just one week before the Kentucky Derby and three weeks before the Preakness makes its historic debut at Laurel Park. Grants and Donations Thank you to Joan Robison, Marion Hoekstra, Karl Ginter, Amanda Green, Bryan Castro, and