News

Two photos combined: on the left, the book cover of “There There” by Tommy Orange. Text on the right said, going vertically says, “National Bestseller.” There is a quote attributed to Margaret Atwood that says, “An outstanding literary debut!” The cover is orange and the title is in yellow text, with the rest of the text in black. On the right, a professional photograph of Tommy Orange, a member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma. He wears a patterned jacket, black shirt, blue jeans, and baseball cap and sort of sits/crouches down. He is outside, surrounded by trees.
Maryland Humanities Announces One Maryland One Book Community Programming
One Maryland One Book author Tommy Orange will visit Maryland virtually and in-person for One Maryland One Book 2023. Maryland Humanities also announces community partnerships for the program.
July 18, 2023
Maryland Humanities logo
Two Maryland Students Win Gold Medals in National Competition
Two Maryland students won the gold medal in their categories at National History Day, held June 11–15, 2023 at University of Maryland in College Park. Fourteen other Maryland students received Special Prizes, were awarded Outstanding State Entry, or were selected as Finalists.
June 22, 2023
Maryland Humanities logo
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 2023 Maryland History Day State Contest The competition is the culmination of a year-long program from Maryland Humanities. 62 students will represent Maryland at National History Day.
May 23, 2023
A college of 4 photos. In the middle, there is a navy blue circle that has an outline of a green signpost with two signs with now words on them. Underneath it, it says in green capital letters "Crossroads." In light blue it says "Change in Rural America." The 4 images are a field of sunflowers, a sky and tree, a tractor, and a field with a tree and mountains in the background.
Smithsonian Exhibition on Rural America Makes Final Maryland Stop on the Upper Eastern Shore
Crossroads, a Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition, concludes its tour of the state through Maryland Humanities’ Museum on Main Street program with Kent County
April 18, 2023
A college of 3 photographs: 2 are on the top and 1 is on the bottom. One is of a project on posterboard that says "Glowing Girls." Another is a white student in front of a slideshow presentation presenting to two white adults and the bottom image is of 3 white female students wearing Revolutionary War-era garb performing.
Area students highlight ‘Frontiers in History’ during annual competition
The Kent Island Bay-Times and Queen Anne's Record-Observer features the regional Maryland History Day competition on the Upper Eastern Shore.
April 4, 2023
A group of 4 high schoolers and Senator Muse, Black man. The students are 2 Black girls, 1 white girl, 1 white boy.
Prince George’s Students Join, Honor Maryland History Day At State House
The Prince George's Suite features the students from the county who received commendations from State Senators and Delegates at the Maryland State House in Annapolis. They were acknowledged on February 27 for awards or honors they received at the 2022 National History Day competition.
Two photos combined: on the left, the book cover of “There There” by Tommy Orange. Text on the right said, going vertically says, “National Bestseller.” There is a quote attributed to Margaret Atwood that says, “An outstanding literary debut!” The cover is orange and the title is in yellow text, with the rest of the text in black. On the right, a professional photograph of Tommy Orange, a member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma. He wears a patterned jacket, black shirt, blue jeans, and baseball cap and sort of sits/crouches down. He is outside, surrounded by trees.
“There There” by Tommy Orange is 2023 One Maryland One Book Selection
Maryland Humanities is pleased to announce the selection of "There There" by Tommy Orange for the 2023 One Maryland One Book program. The novel tells the interconnected stories of a cast of twelve Native characters from across generational lines, as they converge toward the Big Oakland Powwow.
March 14, 2023
A group of 16 students, of a variety of races and genders, and two white male teachers, stand on steps at the Maryland State House in Annapolis.
State Senators and Delegates Honor Maryland History Students at State House
Nineteen outstanding Maryland middle and high school history scholars received commendations from State Senators and Delegates at the Maryland State House in Annapolis. Teachers Michael Muscavage and Devin Page were also recognized for being the Maryland History Day Teachers of the Year.
March 3, 2023
A college of 4 photos. In the middle, there is a navy blue circle that has an outline of a green signpost with two signs with now words on them. Underneath it, it says in green capital letters "Crossroads." In light blue it says "Change in Rural America." The 4 images are a field of sunflowers, a sky and tree, a tractor, and a field with a tree and mountains in the background.
Maryland Humanities Tour of Smithsonian Exhibition Travels to Northern Maryland
"Crossroads: Change in Rural America", a traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibition, opens at Rose Hill Manor Park and Museums in Frederick on March 4. The venue serves as the fourth venue of a five-stop tour of the state, presented through Maryland Humanities’ Museum on Main Street program.
February 24, 2023
The late Marilyn Hatza, a middle-aged Black woman, sits for a professional portait. She has her in locs and down, wears a magenta printed dress with a black sweater, along with a colorful necklace and matching bracelet. She sits front of a yellow wall with black and white photographs.
Remembering Marilyn Hatza
It is with profound sadness that Maryland Humanities shares that Marilyn Hatza, our Director of Grants and Community Engagement, passed away Monday January 2. Marilyn had a long, impactful career in Maryland. 
January 6, 2023