Sen. Van Hollen joined partners, previewed 10-year blueprint, and dedicated Maryland Liberty Tree at Thomas Stone National Historic Site PORT TOBACCO, Md. — As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area (SMNHA) hosted Southern Maryland 250: Liberty…
With a proven $7 return on every $1 invested, Maryland’s Heritage Areas Program is now positioned to deliver even greater impact for communities across the state. Annapolis, Md. — Gov. Wes Moore today signed legislation into law that lifts the statutory funding…
Through this initiative, a tulip poplar Liberty Tree will be planted across all 23 counties and Baltimore City by the end of 2026. Hughesville, Md. — The Southern Maryland National Heritage Area and historic preservation partners, including the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Preservation Maryland, Maryland…
Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray was a civil rights activist, feminist, attorney, poet, author, and priest who authored the book “State’s Laws on Race and Color in 1951”, which Thurgood Marshall called “the bible for the civil rights movement”. Her writing…
The passport program invites visitors to explore sites throughout the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area. Hughesville, Md. — The Southern Maryland National Heritage Area today announced the launch of its new regional passport program, an interactive initiative designed to encourage…
Grant funding will support the restoration and expansion of Southern Maryland’s unique heritage sites and promote economic growth. Hughesville, Md.— The Southern Maryland National Heritage Area is pleased to announce that the region’s heritage tourism organizations recently received seven heritage…
Bill passed the Maryland Senate unanimously and received 137 votes in favor from the House of Delegates Annapolis, Md.— The Southern Maryland National Heritage Area and the Maryland Heritage Areas Coalition proudly celebrated the passage of SB0980, allowing more funds…
Hughesville, MD— The Southern Maryland National Heritage Area is pleased to announce a $58,000 grant from the Maryland Historical Trust’s FY 2025 Historic Preservation Non-Capital Grant Program. This funding will support comprehensive research and documentation of African American historic resources…
Lucille W. Walker, the executive director of the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area, was presented with the 2023 Best of Maryland Leadership Award (The Gearheart Professional Award) by Preservation Maryland during the November 2nd award ceremony. The Best of Maryland awards shine a spotlight on individuals and organizations who are doing the essential work of protecting the places that make Maryland a special place to live, work, explore, and celebrate.
The public is invited to participate as planning for the future of the recently designated Southern Maryland National Heritage Area begins with a meeting on September 13, 2023. The meeting will be held at Calvert Marine Museum in Solomon’s Island.
