Maryland Day Celebration at St. Clement’s Island Museum
Senator Ben Cardin (D-Maryland) was the Key Note Speaker on January 19, 2023 in Annapolis for the Legislative Dinner of the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland.
Southern Maryland Heritage Area announcement at Tri County Council meeting in Annapolis with Senator Cardin
Senator Cardin addresses Tri-City Council for Southern Maryland on the new Southern Maryland National Heritage Area
Senator Ben Cardin (D-Maryland) was the Key Note Speaker on January 19, 2023 in Annapolis for the Legislative Dinner of the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland.
Article “Giving local nonprofits a chance to SHINE” Quotes Executive Director Lucille Walker
The Southern Maryland News released an article on December 26 highlighting the Maryland's delegation of the SHINE grants for which Destination Southern Maryland Executive Director Lucille Walker gave comment. Click…
FY 2024 Grant Round is Open!
The Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) FY 2024 grant materials for capital and non-capital heritage tourism projects are now available, including a newly revised and streamlined application! Begin the first…
Southern Maryland National Heritage Act Passed in Congress – Designation will boost awareness and federal support of Southern Maryland
Hughesville, MD – The Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Act was included in the recently passed year-end government spending bill and will be signed into law by President Biden. This…
Southern Maryland Heritage Area Awards $40,000 in Seed Grants to the Region
Hughesville, MD – The Executive Director and the Board of Directors of the Southern Maryland Heritage Area (Destination Southern Maryland) are pleased to announce $40,000 in Seed Grants (mini-grants) awarded…
Article “Mallows Bay advisory council hosts first in-person meeting” Quotes Executive Director Lucille Walker
The Southern Maryland News released an article on December 7 concerning the first meeting of the Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council for which Destination Southern Maryland Executive…
Lucille Walker Honored with the Maryland Tourism Visionary Impact Award
Hughesville, MD – Lucille W. Walker, Executive Director, was the recipient of the 2022 Visionary Impact Award during the 41st Annual Maryland Tourism & Travel Summit in Ocean City, Maryland,…
Article on the “Crossroads: Change in Rural America” Traveling Exhibit Quotes Executive Director Lucille Walker
The Southern Maryland News released an article on November 17 on the arrival of the Smithsonian Institute "Crossroads: Change in Rural America" traveling exhibit for which Destination Southern Maryland Executive…
Hogan Administration Announces Over $400,000 in Grants to be Awarded to Southern Maryland Heritage Area by the Maryland Heritage Area Authority
Hughesville, MD – On July 14, the Hogan Administration announced $402,100 in grants to the Southern Maryland Heritage Area, with $5 million awarded statewide. The Executive Director and the Board…