LITERARY WALKING TOUR
Explore sites of interest in Baltimore’s Mount Vernon Cultural District on an upcoming Saturday. Learn more.
One Maryland One Book celebrates its milestone 15th year with Naima Coster’s WHAT'S MINE AND YOURS.
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Sharing the Love of Books StatewideEncouraging a love of reading and a deeper sense of community, One Maryland One Book is like a statewide book club. Every Marylander is invited to participate through one of the hundreds of events happening around the state.
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Influencing the Future through the PastIn a friendly competition, students in grades 6-12 immerse themselves in a facet of history that interests them by researching it in-depth and presenting it in a creative way.
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A Spotlight of Maryland's Rich HeritageThis unique cultural collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and Maryland Humanities brings high-quality traveling exhibitions to small communities across the state, who make locally focused companion exhibits.
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Connecting Veterans Through LiteratureVeterans Book Groups aim to bring veterans of all eras together to talk about military experiences and returning to civilian life while providing an informal, supportive environment for discussion, spurred by the shared reading of literature.
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Explore Baltimore Literary HistoryA guided walking tour through Baltimore’s Mt. Vernon neighborhood visits the homes and haunts of some of our state’s literary legends, providing insights into the contexts and influences of their work.
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Celebrating Books & Literary HeritageWith our network of partners, MCFB develops and supports literary programs that promote and celebrate books, reading, libraries, Maryland writers, and the state’s literary heritage.
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Sharing Stories, Building CommunityMaryland Humanities brings oral history training to schools and communities with Maryland Voices, an oral history project led by Maryland Humanities staff and trained oral historians.
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“[One Maryland One Book] brings cross curricular teachers together to the library to read, discuss topics and social issues in the book. It’s a way for students to read good books without the pressure of an assignment.”
One Maryland One Book 2015 teacher -
“This was the first time I felt comfortable admitting that I was a female Viet Nam vet!”
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“[After Literature & Medicine,] I have more respect for other health care staff.”
Literature & Medicine participant -
“[Lifelong learning] means that we are forever students, constantly discovering, researching, exploring, and challenging ourselves.”
Maryland Humanities survey participant -
I’m so glad I did the interview and would do it again. Now I realize just how much history affects people.
Standing Together: Veterans Oral History Project, student participant -
“Lifelong learning is continuing to read, listen, learn, share ideas, discuss, and be enlightened by the great ideas and events of the human experience during the course of an entire life.”
Maryland Humanities survey participant -
“The topic, readings and discussions have encouraged me to consider other ways of interacting with patients and families in the context of culture, lifestyle and economics.”
Literature & Medicine participant -
“[One Maryland One Book is] excellent! I come to as many of the One Maryland One Book events and will continue to do so—always pleased!”
One Maryland One Book 2016 participant -
“Over the past few years, I have noticed a decline in the number of students who read for pleasure. This type of contest certainly fosters that love of reading.”
Letters About Literature teacher -
“I work in billing. I think the program has helped me to see that people come from all walks of life and the responses they have to problems with all aspects of health care are influenced by that. I am more willing to listen to them.”
Literature & Medicine participant