Governor Hogan Proclaims September as the Third Annual International Underground Railroad Month
Month-long celebration highlights Maryland’s Freedom Fighters along the Underground Railroad with unique visitor experiences.
Hogan Administration Announces $326,217 in Grants to be Awarded to Southern Maryland Heritage Area by the Maryland Heritage Area Authority
Hughesville, MD – On July 9, the Hogan Administration announced $5 million in grants to State of Maryland Heritage Areas with $326,217 to the Southern Maryland Heritage Area. The Executive…
Governor Hogan Visits St. Mary’s Fort Archaeological Site; Dig Site Leader Discusses What’s Ahead
From The Bay Net, read original article here: https://www.thebaynet.com/articles/0421/governor-hogan-visits-st-marys-fort-archaeological-site-dig-site-leader-discusses-whats-ahead.html ST. MARY’S CITY, Md. – Governor Larry Hogan[R] visited Historic St. Mary’s City(HSMC) on April 28 and was excited to get a…
9 Historic Places to Visit in Southern Maryland
Today is National Tourism Day and it's currently Maryland Travel and Tourism Week! To celebrate the #PowerofTravel, we’re highlighting a handful of our favorite Southern Maryland historic places and activities…
Watch: Announcement of legislation to become a national heritage area
We were pleased to be part of the archaeological announcement at Historic St. Mary’s City, and we are pleased to be part of the announcement of the legislation to become…
Destination Southern Maryland Executive Director Speaks at Maryland Tourism Day
Destination Southern Maryland Executive Director Lucille Walker spoke at Maryland Tourism Day 2021. The Southern Maryland Heritage Area has supported and sustained 2,637 jobs and makes a $187 million impact…
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 awarded to…
Efforts underway to make Southern Md. a National Heritage Area
Story from Southern Maryland News. Link to the original story: https://www.somdnews.com/recorder/news/local/efforts-underway-to-make-southern-md-a-national-heritage-area/article_e4479397-8ab8-569f-b9af-265528d828da.html Southern Maryland has a wealth of history, tradition and firsts, and Lucille Walker and her team would like to…
Southern Maryland Launches Pursuit of National Designation!
Public encouraged to participate in Community Conversations Hughesville, MD – The executive director and board of directors for the Southern Maryland Heritage Area are pleased to announce the initiative to…
Maryland Heritage Area Grants to Southern Maryland Largest 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 the Maryland Heritage Area Authority Grant…