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Southern maryland
national heritage area launch

smnha launch

Southern maryland
national heritage area launch

On May 25, 2023 Destination Southern Maryland launched the official Southern Maryland National Heritage Area (SMNHA) event. This event highlighted the designation of Southern Maryland’s Charles, Calvert, St. Mary’s, and southern Prince George’s counties into one national heritage area, passed into law by the U.S. Congress in December 2022, and signed into law by President Biden on January 5th, 2023.

Hundreds of people attended this day of National significance to recognize the historical and cultural impact of our region. Watch our one-minute highlight of this event by clicking below!

On May 25, 2023 Destination Southern Maryland launched the official Southern Maryland National Heritage Area (SMNHA) event. This event highlighted the designation of Southern Maryland’s Charles, Calvert, St. Mary’s, and southern Prince George’s counties into one national heritage area, passed into law by the U.S. Congress in December 2022, and signed into law by President Biden on January 5th, 2023.

Hundreds of people attended this day of National significance to recognize the historical and cultural impact of our region. Watch our one-minute highlight of this event by clicking below!

Governor Moore speaking

Governor Wes Moore's keynote speech

 

“One of the many things that makes our state so special is this place, is this history. It’s the Piscataway tribe, it’s this people,” said Governor Wes Moore, keynote speaker at the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area event.

 

Watch the full speech on our YouTube channel below!

 

“One of the many things that makes our state so special is this place, is this history. It’s the Piscataway tribe, it’s this people,” said Governor Wes Moore, keynote speaker at the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area event.

 

Watch the full speech on our YouTube channel below!

Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Highlights

Watch our full program highlight by clicking below! Featuring a welcome by the Piscataway people, speeches by Governor Wes Moore and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, a performance from The Spring Ridge Middle School Rhythm Club, and more!

Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Highlights

Watch our full program highlight by clicking below! Featuring a welcome by the Piscataway people, speeches by Governor Wes Moore and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, a performance from The Spring Ridge Middle School Rhythm Club, and more!