Special Initiatives

In addition to Maryland Humanities’ typical year-round programming, we also develop and participate in special initiatives that support the promotion of the humanities across the state of Maryland and beyond.

Bringing the humanities to life across the state of Maryland and beyond.

In 2026, Maryland Humanities is proud to share two special initiatives: By the People & Revolutionary Maryland: Freedom of the Press Then and Now.

“A sophomore on our school’s state-champ runner-up varsity football team was so taken by Joe’s story of the sophomore year on the boat that he got his dad (the coach) and several members of his team to read the book even though they weren’t assigned it in class.

“Another student described a discussion she got into with her math teacher after school about the relevance of the English curriculum and used her experience with Brown’s work and the field trip to convince her teacher that humanities are just as important as STEM. Great stuff!”

One Maryland One Book Teacher

“Museum on Main Street helps fulfill our promise of bringing impactful humanities programs to every corner of Maryland.

What I appreciate most is the way it creates long-term and meaningful change in the diverse communities that host each tour—promoting local pride, providing resources and ensuring sustainable partnerships.”

Rob Forloney

Program Officer, Partnerships

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