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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
A professional headshot of Alicia McLeod, a Black woman who has her hair braided and in an updo. She wears a black blazer, a magenta shirt, and gold hoop earrings. The background is white.
Maryland Humanities Announces New Board Chair
Maryland Humanities is excited to announce Alicia Jones McLeod as the new Chair of the organization’s Board of Directors. McLeod, a resident of Parkville, serves as the Executive Director of Challenging Racism.
December 21, 2022
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 Western Maryland
"Crossroads: Change in Rural America", a traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibition, opens at the Allegany Museum in Cumberland on January 7. The museum serves as the third venue of a five-stop tour of the state, presented through Maryland Humanities’ Museum on Main Street program.
December 20, 2022
A Black man in a suit, a white woman with brown hair in a sparkly pink top holding a diploma cover that says "2022," and a white man in a tux.
Maryland Humanities Executive Director Graduates from Leadership Maryland Class of 2022
Leadership Maryland recently announced that Lindsey Baker, Executive Director at Maryland Humanities, has graduated from the hands-on learning program.
December 12, 2022
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 Mid-Shore Maryland
"Crossroads: Change in Rural America", a traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibition, is now open at the Oxford Museum on the Eastern Shore. The museum serves as the second venue of a five-stop tour of the state, presented through Maryland Humanities’ Museum on Main Street program.
December 6, 2022
A logo. Text says “Application now open” above a large text graphic that says “Maryland Humanities Shine,” with “Shine” in all-capital letters. Another row of regular text says “Strengthening the Humanities Investment in Nonprofits for Equity.” The dot for the i in “Shine” looks like a sparkle and the n looks like a rainbow with a dark blue a lighter blue, and a bright green. At the bottom, on a dark blue strip, text says "SHINE grant recipients represent 20 Maryland counties and Baltimore City."
Maryland Humanities Awards $50,000 in General Operating Grants to Cultural Organizations Through New Program
Maryland Humanities announces a total of $500,000 in general operating funding for 50 Maryland nonprofit organizations ($10,000 per organization).   Recipients of a grant from the organization’s SHINE (Strengthening the Humanities Investment in Nonprofits for Equity) Program.
December 2, 2022
Seven New Members Join Maryland Humanities Board of Directors
Maryland Humanities welcomes seven new members to the the organization's Board of Directors. They hail from Baltimore County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Somerset County, and St. Mary’s County.
October 20, 2022