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We are pleased to present our 2016 Annual Report, covering the period November 1, 2015–October 31, 2016. During this time, we offered 1,602 events in a dozen programs to over 880,000 Marylanders! Inside you’ll find wonderful photos, striking and informative infographics, details of all the grants we awarded, many of our partner organizations, our financial statement, and a list of our generous donors.

To learn more about how we opened ears, eyes, and minds, you can view, download, or print the report.

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“It is difficult to properly express our gratitude to Maryland Humanities for the help and support that we received through the grant-making process and through the project. The grant was crucial to the success of the project, and instrumental in bringing the poet (and 2016 MacArthur Fellow) Claudia Rankine to our campus. As the author of “Citizen: An America Lyric,” Rankine’s powerful reading and discussion of her work provided the anchor for our programming about public education and the role it plays in shaping the political citizen… (Maryland Humanities staff) were a constant source of encouragement and support–and we are proud to have been one of the projects that it recognized this year.”

Dr. Kimberly Coles ~ Chair, Education and Citizenship Project Committee, University of Maryland College Park
“[In Veterans Book Group,] I learned a different way to explain combat experience to one who has never been in the service.”

Veterans Book Group participant
“What a discussion! That what’s needed in every town, city, and every age group.”

One Maryland One Book 2016 participant
“[This panel provided] interesting insights into areas of our community that I don’t get by direct observation.”

Pulitzer Panel attendee
We were really moved by the testimony of the veterans and impressed by the professionalism and dedication of the students.

Standing Together: Veterans Oral History Project, parent
“I had never done anything like this before so it was a totally new experience to write a paper, be interviewed, and defend my positions. I now really know how to do research and it has improved my writing skills.”

Maryland History Day 2015 Student
“This program is a gift, literally and figuratively!”

One Maryland One Book 2015 teacher
“History Day inspired me to become deeply invested in historical topics which I never thought I’d enjoy. It is an amazing experience that has the ability to make learning fun for everyone, no matter what you’re interested in.”

Addie Skillman, National History Day Gold Winner
I thought the interview was gonna be boring but since it happened I had a lot of fun learning about my veteran’s experiences.

Standing Together: Veterans Oral History Project, student participant
“This contest gives [students] a chance to practice [letter writing] while also expressing themselves about a work of literature or a particular author that has made an impact on them personally. As a teacher, I benefit from reading the letters because I always learn new things about each student.”

Letters About Literature teacher
It’s different from other projects because I actually got to interact with someone and get information from something other than a history book.

Standing Together: Veterans Oral History Project, student participant
“The book selections offer an opportunity to read a book that is informative and engaging. It enhances our view of the world and the individuals within it. We sincerely look forward to the OMOB selections and materials each year. It is a topic of excitement and discussion among students and staff. Truly and wonderfully.”

One Maryland One Book teacher
“The program has definitely helped me refocus on caring for patients versus helping physicians treat their diseases.”

Literature & Medicine participant
“It was an interesting thing to do. The process of digging through photos, souvenirs, copies of old orders, and other memorabilia was meaningful after 43 years. I WAS impressed with all of the students I met.”

Standing Together: Veterans Oral History Project, veteran participant

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