The Southern Maryland National Heritage Area is pleased to announce that the region’s heritage tourism organizations recently received seven heritage grants through the state government’s Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, totaling $368,675. These grants will aid in revitalizing and expanding Southern Maryland’s distinctive historic sites, contributing to economic development and job growth. The grants will fund restoration and workforce development efforts and expand public knowledge of Southern Maryland’s history and heritage, including support for the Piscataway Conoy Indigenous Peoples Festival. “From the first law establishing religious freedom, to the first person of African descent participating in an American legislature, to the enduring legacy of our region’s Indigenous Peoples, Southern Maryland holds an exceptional place in our nation’s history,” said Lucille Walker, executive director of the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area. “These grants are the echo of voices past and the promise that everyone’s stories will be heard, honored, and held for generations to come. We applaud the Moore-Miller Administration for championing the value of Maryland’s heritage sites and the incredible range of stories, cultures, and communities that make Maryland what it is.” The region’s grants will be allocated to: Calvert Marine Museum Society, Inc. Historic Sotterley, Inc. Preservation Maryland Society for […]
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