Maryland Humanities is pleased to award $64,992 in major grant funding to seven Maryland organizations. The grantees are located or pursuing projects in Howard County, Prince George’s County, Baltimore County, Montgomery County, and Somerset County.
June 19, 2020
Maryland Humanities is seeking nominations for new members to join its dynamic volunteer Board of Directors. All nominations must be received by July 31 to be considered for election in October.
June 16, 2020
Maryland Humanities announces a total of $515,000 in funding for 100 Maryland nonprofit organizations ($5,150 per organization) through its CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act Emergency Relief Grants Fund.
June 1, 2020
Nearly 600 middle and high school students submitted projects online to present their extensive historical research at the 2020 Maryland History Day competition. The competition, virtual this year, is the culmination of a year-long program from Maryland Humanities.
May 29, 2020
Maryland Humanities announces the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act Emergency Relief Grants, a new funding opportunity for Maryland nonprofits who offer humanities programming as a significant part of their mission. The application deadlin is May 11 at 11:59 P.M.
April 30, 2020
The Maryland Coast Dispatch spoke with Sarah Mason, our 2020 Maryland High School Middle School Teacher of the Year.
April 13, 2020
We are pleased to announce the selection of THE ISLAND OF SEA WOMEN: A NOVEL by Lisa See for the 2020 One Maryland One Book program. The novel follows the decades-long friendship of two haenyeo (female divers) from Jeju Island in Korea.
March 31, 2020
Maryland Humanities and National History Day are pleased to honor Fruitland teacher Sarah Mason and Hurlock teacher M. Scott Baker with award nominations. Mason teaches at Bennett Middle School in Wicomico County and Baker teaches at North Dorchester High School.
The Garrett County Republican featured the Garrett County District History Day contest. For Maryland History Day, to advance to the state contest, participants must place in their district contest.
The Board of Directors of Maryland Humanities has named an Acting Executive Director while continuing the national search to fulfill the role permanently. In her final action as head of the organization, outgoing Executive Director Phoebe Stein announced a Senior Program Officer.
March 2, 2020
