maryland-humanities

Maryland Two Fifty Commission to Host Community Event, “Speaking Truth to Power: The Free Press in a Changing World”

This will be the culminating event for the statewide tour of Revolutionary Maryland, which discusses the importance of a free press to American democracy.

21 October 2026

Maryland Humanities Announces Leadership Transition of CEO, Lindsey Baker

(Baltimore, MD) – Maryland Humanities announced today that Lindsey Baker, its Chief Executive Officer, will depart for another leadership opportunity this fall following six years of dedicated service to the organization. Her last day will be October 8, 2026.

16 September 2026

Maryland Humanities Announces 2026 One Maryland One Book Author Events Coming This Fall

Come hear Lawrence Burney discuss this year's OMOB selection, No Sense in Wishing.

1 September 2026

MD Two Fifty Commission and Maryland Humanities Launch Youth Engagement Initiatives for Middle and High School Students

Maryland students are invited to participate in field trips and an essay competition to commemorate Maryland’s 250th.

17 August 2026

Maryland Humanities Announces Summer Locations for Revolutionary Maryland: Freedom of the Press Then and Now Traveling Exhibition

Statewide Tour Continues for Exhibition Celebrating Importance of a Free Press to American Democracy

28 July 2026

Maryland’s “Great Reads from Great Places” Selections for the 2026 National Book Festival

Celebrating America 250 and Maryland's heritage through storytelling

21 July 2026

Fifteen Maryland Students Awarded at Nationwide Competition

Students from four counties and Baltimore City receive honors at national history competition.

18 June 2026

Maryland Humanities Announces 2026 Statewide Humanities Conference: Centering Community Voices

Conference to bring together cultural workers, educators, historians, storytellers, and community leaders from across Maryland

10 June 2026

Maryland Students Share Their Research at the 2026 Maryland History Day State Contest

Students from seven Maryland counties and Baltimore City will represent Maryland at the National History Day competition in June.

5 May 2026

2026 One Maryland One Book Selection Announced

Marylanders throughout the state will read No Sense in Wishing by Lawrence Burney

25 March 2026