During a recent government meeting, the Caroline County Commissioners announced a special proclamation designating October 5, 2024, as Bishop Alexander Walker Wayman Day. This recognition honors the legacy of Bishop Wayman, who was born on September 18, 1821, in Tuckahoe Neck, Caroline County, Maryland.

Bishop Wayman, the seventh bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, joined the denomination in 1843 and was elected bishop in 1864. Over the next three decades, he traveled extensively to serve AME congregations and authored significant works, including \"My Recollections of African ME Ministries\" and the \"Encyclopedia of African Methodism,\" which documented over a thousand notable figures and events within the church.

The proclamation highlights Bishop Wayman's contributions to the AME Church and his role in advocating for freedom and justice for African Americans. To commemorate his legacy, the Caroline County Public Library will host a program titled \"Bishop Alexander Walker Wayman: Faith, Freedom, and Justice from Tuckahoe to the World\" on the designated day at the Central Library in Denton, Maryland.

The announcement was made by Vice President Larry Porter, who expressed surprise at the long-standing presence of Bishop Wayman's family in Caroline County. The recognition serves to honor not only Bishop Wayman's individual achievements but also his significant impact on the broader narrative of African American history and the AME Church.