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Free Educational Resources on Indigenous Maryland Available from Maryland Humanities
Maryland Humanities is thrilled to provide a new collection of tools for K-12 students to learn about Maryland’s Indigenous history and culture, Indigenous Maryland Inquiry Kits.
November 12, 2024
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Award-Winning Author Visits Lower Eastern Shore
Maryland Humanities' 2024 One Maryland One Book author Myriam J. A. Chancy continues the Author Tour on Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore.
September 30, 2024
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One Maryland One Book Author Tour Kicks Off in Central Maryland
Maryland Humanities' 2024 One Maryland One Book author Myriam J. A. Chancy kicks off the Author Tour with a free event in Bethesda on October 12. All are also invited to a VIP Author Reception in Silver Spring that evening.
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Maryland Humanities Announces Host Sites for Statewide Smithsonian Exhibition Tour: SPARK! Places of Inspiration
Maryland Humanities is delighted to announce the host partners for Spark! Places of Inspiration,  a traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibition highlighting innovation in rural America from the perspective of the people who live and lived there. Spark! will tour six communities throughout Maryland.
August 23, 2024
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Maryland Humanities Director of Programs Named to Maryland 250 Commission and Leadership Maryland Program
Governor Wes Moore has appointed Alexandra Cenatus, Director of Programs at Maryland Humanities, to the Maryland 250 Commission and Leadership Maryland announces her participation in their Emerging Leader Program
June 18, 2024
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Students from 17 Maryland Counties and Baltimore City Win Awards at Maryland History Day
Nearly 500 middle and high school students presented their extensive historical research at the 2024 Maryland History Day State Contest The competition is the culmination of a year-long program from Maryland Humanities. 61 students will represent Maryland at National History Day.
May 10, 2024
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Maryland Humanities CEO Listed as One of Maryland’s Top 100 Women
The Daily Record has named Maryland Humanities CEO Lindsey Baker to its 2024 listing of Maryland’s Top 100 Women. In its 29th year, Maryland’s Top 100 Women recognizes outstanding achievements by women demonstrated through professional accomplishments, community leadership and mentoring
March 21, 2024
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“What Storm, What Thunder” by Myriam J.A. Chancy is 2024 One Maryland One Book Selection
Maryland Humanities is pleased to announce the selection of What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam J.A. Chancy for the 2024 One Maryland One Book program. The Haitian-Canadian-American author’s novel follows a cast of characters during the 2010 earthquake that struck Haiti.
March 12, 2024
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State Senators and Delegates Honor Maryland History Students at State House
Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County, and Montgomery County all boasted students who received commendations from State Senators and Delegates at the Maryland State House in Annapolis for the honors they received at 2023 National History Day State Contest.
February 9, 2024
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Maryland Humanities Awards $950,000 in General Operating Grants to Cultural Organizations Through Program Honoring Late Staff Member
Maryland Humanities announces a total of $950,000 in general operating funding for 95 Maryland nonprofit organizations ($10,000 per organization) through the Hatza Memorial SHINE (Strengthening the Humanities Investment in Nonprofits for Equity) Grant Program.
December 18, 2023