Volunteer
Donate

Post / Query Patterns

  • Maryland Humanities Director of Programs Named to Maryland 250 Commission and Leadership Maryland Program

    (Baltimore, MD) – Governor Wes Moore has appointed Alexandra Cenatus, Director of Programs at Maryland Humanities, to the Maryland 250 Commission, created by Executive Order 01.01.2023.10 to “develop a commemoration of Maryland’s many contributions to America’s 250 years,” reads the Order. Cenatus has also been selected as a member of Leadership Maryland’s inaugural class of the Emerging Leader Program.…

  • Students from 17 Maryland Counties and Baltimore City Win Awards at Maryland History Day

    (Baltimore, MD) – On May 4, over 500 middle and high school students showcased their original documentary film, exhibit, performance, research paper, or website—representing a year’s worth of historical research—in hope of receiving an award. They competed in the Maryland History Day State Contest, held at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). The contest is…

  • National Poetry Month Wrap-Up

    On World Poetry Day, we asked for your favorite line(s) of poetry and said we’d compile them. In honor National Poetry Month, which wraps up tomorrow, here’s the compiled piece we’ve woven into a single work just for fun. The selections ranged eras, tones and topic. Thank you to Facebook Followers for sharing their favorites:…

  • Problem-Solving & Finding Human Connection Through History Day

    Erin Spahr, Social Studies Teacher at Urbana Middle School and Stephanie Gomer, English Teacher at Poolesville High School, were named this year’s Maryland History Day Statewide Middle and High School Teacher of the Year, respectively. The teachers discuss the impact of Maryland History Day program on students. Erin Spahr, Social Studies Teacher at Urbana Middle…

  • Maryland Humanities CEO Listed as One of Maryland’s Top 100 Women

    (Baltimore, MD) – The Daily Record has named Maryland Humanities CEO Lindsey Baker to its 2024 listing of Maryland’s Top 100 Women. In its 29th year, Maryland’s Top 100 Women recognizes outstanding achievements by women demonstrated through professional accomplishments, community leadership and mentoring. A panel of business and legal professionals, previous Maryland’s Top 100 Women, and a…

  • One Maryland One Book 2024: “What Storm, What Thunder”

    We are delighted to announce the 2024 One Maryland One Book selection of What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam J.A. Chancy. The novel follows a cast of characters who are forced to endure the chaos of a strong earthquake. They realize that everything they thought was certain suddenly isn’t. Released by Tin House books in…

  • “What Storm, What Thunder” by Myriam J.A. Chancy is 2024 One Maryland One Book Selection

    Maryland Humanities’ Statewide Reading and Discussion Program Marks Seventeen Years (Baltimore, MD) – Maryland Humanities is pleased to announce the selection of What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam J.A. Chancy for the 2024 One Maryland One Book program. The Haitian-Canadian-American author’s novel follows a cast of characters during the 2010 earthquake that struck Haiti. They realize that…

  • State Senators and Delegates Honor Maryland History Students at State House

    Maryland Humanities Reaches 25th Year as State Affiliate of National Program (Baltimore, MD) – Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County, and Montgomery County all boasted students who received commendations from State Senators and Delegates at the Maryland State House in Annapolis. The 16 middle and high school students were acknowledged on February 5 for awards…

  • Announcing the 2024 One Maryland One Book Top Ten

    Friday Black by Nana Kwame Adeji-Brenyah What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam J.A. Chancy Behind You is The Sea by Susan Muaddi Darraj The Office of Historical Corrections by Danielle Evans How Far the Light Reaches: A Life in Ten Sea Creatures by Sabrina Imbler How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue How High We Go In…

Heading

View All Lorem Ipsum

Heading

View All Lorem Ipsum

Heading

View All Lorem Ipsum

“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

Join us and support our cause today!

We’re a statewide, educational nonprofit organization that creates and supports bold experiences that explore and elevate our shared stories to connect people, enhance lives, and enrich communities.

Donate Here