SOMD News quotes Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Executive Director Lucille Walker in their article “Eight organizations awarded National Heritage Area grants”.“It’s not only bringing a spotlight to the history and the heritage of the area each year, but it’s also about enhancing the lives of people who are still here,” Lucille said in an interview. “It’s learning about your neighbors, your own family. So many people in our region have been here for generations but they might not know all the things to know about the history right down the road.” Read more on the SOMD News website here.

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The Southern Maryland National Heritage Area is both a state and national heritage area.  This organization is the heritage tourism entity for Southern Maryland with a mission to enhance the region through innovative heritage tourism experiences, comprehensive cultural and natural resource conservation, and excellence in educational opportunities. To learn more about the Southern Maryland National Heritage area, visit our website.