Article on the “Crossroads: Change in Rural America” Traveling Exhibit Quotes Executive Director Lucille Walker

The Southern Maryland News released an article on November 17 on the arrival of the Smithsonian Institute "Crossroads: Change in Rural America" traveling exhibit for which Destination Southern Maryland Executive…

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Congressman Hoyer Joins National Heritage Area Steering Committee for Briefing on National Heritage Area

Hughesville, MD – The Executive Director of Destination Southern Maryland and members of the National Heritage Area Steering Committee were pleased to welcome Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD) following the…

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Hogan Administration Announces Over $400,000 in Grants to be Awarded to Southern Maryland Heritage Area by the Maryland Heritage Area Authority

Hughesville, MD – On July 14, the Hogan Administration announced $402,100 in grants to the Southern Maryland Heritage Area, with $5 million awarded statewide. The Executive Director and the Board…

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Executive Director of Destination Southern Maryland Appointed to Historic St. Mary’s City Commission

The Executive Director of Destination Southern Maryland, Lucille Walker, was sworn in today to the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission for a term of four years from July 1, 2022.…

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Article on the Designation of Piscataway Highway Quotes Executive Director Lucille Walker

The Washington Post released an article on June 8 on the designation of Piscataway Highway for which Destination Southern Maryland Executive Director Lucille Walker gave comment. The article was also…

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Destination Southern Maryland Executive Director Lucille Walker’s Keynote address at MPCA Annual Conference 2021

Destination Southern Maryland Executive Director Lucille Walker spoke as the keynote speaker at the Maryland Planning Commissioners Association 38th Annual Conference. The executive director discussed the Maryland Heritage Area program,…

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Southern Maryland Heritage Area Awards $40,000 in Seed Grants to the Region for FY2021!

Hughesville, MD – The Executive Director and the Board of Directors of the Southern Maryland Heritage Area (Destination Southern Maryland) are pleased to announce $40,000 in Seed Grants awarded to…

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