Governor Hogan Proclaims September as the Third Annual International Underground Railroad Month
Month-long celebration highlights Maryland’s Freedom Fighters
along the Underground Railroad with unique visitor experiences.
Category Museums and Historic Sites
Governor Hogan Visits St. Mary’s Fort Archaeological Site; Dig Site Leader Discusses What’s Ahead
From The Bay Net, read original article here: ST. MARY’S CITY, Md. – Governor Larry Hogan[R] visited Historic St. Mary’s City(HSMC) on April 28 and was excited to get a firsthand look at the St. Mary’s Fort archeological site that…
9 Historic Places to Visit in Southern Maryland
Today is National Tourism Day and it’s currently Maryland Travel and Tourism Week! To celebrate the #PowerofTravel, we’re highlighting a handful of our favorite Southern Maryland historic places and activities for you to put on your travel list this summer.…
Mallows Bay Dedicated as National Marine Sanctuary
The Southern Maryland Heritage Area was a partner in the effort to protect the Mallows Bay ecosystem, and we were excited to be a part of the dedication of the first Marine Sanctuary in the Chesapeake Bay region–and the first…
Southern Maryland Heritage Area Awards $40,000 in Seed Grants!
Hughesville, MD – The Executive Director and the Board of Directors of the Southern Maryland Heritage Area Consortium (SMHAC) are pleased to announce $40,000 in Seed Grants awarded to significant heritage tourism projects in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s County.…
