Maryland Humanities

Maryland Humanities We create & support educational experiences in the humanities that inspire all Marylanders to embrace lifelong learning.

Maryland Humanities formed in 1973 at the invitation of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Initially known as the Maryland Committee for the Humanities and Public Policy, Maryland Humanities incorporated in 1977 and acted almost exclusively as a grant-making organization for 20 years. Beginning in the early 1990s, Maryland Humanities began to conduct its own public humanities programs, whi

le still awarding grants to support the programming efforts of Maryland institutions and organizations. In 2002, cuts in state funding prompted Maryland Humanities to reach out to the community for foundation, corporation, and individual support. A successful capital campaign allowed Maryland Humanities to relocate its headquarters to Mount Vernon Cultural District in 2005, where the high-profile location provides enhanced visibility for our programming in the vibrant cultural center of Baltimore. In 2006, Maryland Humanities revised its mission statement to reflect its commitment to working with communities, groups, and audiences throughout the state to stimulate and promote informed dialogue and civic engagement on issues critical to Marylanders. Programs such as Practicing Democracy and initiatives like the”Remembrance & Reconciliation: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” and “Sitting Down to Take a Stand” Rosa Parks programs generated discussion on race in Maryland while commemorating Civil Rights Movement. In 2012 Maryland Humanities embarked on a strategic planning process that resulted in a new mission, reaffirming the organization’s commitment to lifelong learning in the humanities and its power to enrich our lives and communities.

Come celebrate Prince George’s County’s history, arts, culture and more with PGC250 at their "We the People" block party...
05/28/2026

Come celebrate Prince George’s County’s history, arts, culture and more with PGC250 at their "We the People" block party this Saturday!

At the block party, you'll be able to enjoy performances, live music, film screenings, panel discussions, activities, games, demonstrations, and food/drink local to Prince George’s County and the DMV region.

Learn more and RSVP: https://pgc250.anacostiatrails.org/events/block-party/

We're still buzzing with excitement from the 2026 Maryland History Day State Contest earlier this month! Over 500 studen...
05/27/2026

We're still buzzing with excitement from the 2026 Maryland History Day State Contest earlier this month!

Over 500 students from across Maryland came to the state contest to showcase the results of their year-long historical research, and we couldn't be more proud to celebrate the achievements of our young historians.

We'd also like to extend a big thank you to all of our teachers, staff, judges, and volunteers! It is through your support that Maryland History Day is made possible each year.

Learn more about Maryland History Day: https://www.mdhumanities.org/programs/maryland-history-day/

Celebrate the interconnectedness of the humanities and the arts with Maryland Humanities! Our next Bringing the Humaniti...
05/26/2026

Celebrate the interconnectedness of the humanities and the arts with Maryland Humanities!

Our next Bringing the Humanities to Life webinar will explore how literature, history, and philosophy inform artistic expression across various mediums. Participants will discuss the impact of arts on culture, identity, and social change, as well as the role of creativity in enhancing human experience.

📆 Wednesday, June 10
🕑 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
📍 Zoom

Register to join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aR0bB8T0TV-qsS93Doyn3w

05/26/2026

Earlier this month, students from across the state competed in the Maryland History Day contest, hosted by Maryland Humanities. Each year, more than 31,000 middle and high school students in classrooms throughout Maryland immerse themselves in research and create original documentaries, exhibits, performances, research papers, or websites exploring a breadth of historical topics.

Special prizes are awarded at the state contest each year, including the Award for Excellence in Maryland History, sponsored by the Maryland Center for History and Culture. Recipients of this year's award were Delainey Rosas and Zea Chappell from West Middle School in Carroll County for their project "The People and Events Behind the Battle of Baltimore," and Joseph Hong from Mount Saint Joseph High School in Baltimore City for his project "Shells, States, and Strife: A History of the Oyster Wars." Congrats to all the students and educators who participated in Maryland History Day 2026!

Learn more about Maryland History Day, and how you can get involved, at www.mdhumanities.org/programs/maryland-history-day.

With the 2026 One Maryland One Book season well underway, we're excited to highlight members of our incredible OMOB Sele...
05/21/2026

With the 2026 One Maryland One Book season well underway, we're excited to highlight members of our incredible OMOB Selection Committee! 📖

Thank you, Josiah Faison, for serving on our selection committee this year. It is through the valuable work and insight of our selection committee that each year of our OMOB program is made possible.

Learn more about One Maryland One Book: https://www.mdhumanities.org/programs/one-maryland-one-book/

Tomorrow is all about One Maryland One Book! Join us for one or both of these virtual sessions to discuss all things OMO...
05/20/2026

Tomorrow is all about One Maryland One Book! Join us for one or both of these virtual sessions to discuss all things OMOB. 📖

𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘆: 𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗕 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗨𝘀

Join our CEO Lindsey Baker and our Maryland Center for the Book team for lunch!

Come for intel on the new format of the author tour this year, upcoming author events, and how you can meet this year's OMOB author Lawrence Burney!

🕑 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8UQnvOJLSx-vt9s5JcIxrQ #/registration

𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗕 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝟭

These spaces are designed for our partners to learn more about program updates and ways to be involved. Our first info session will include a general overview of the 2026 selection, No Sense in Wishing by Lawrence Burney, and when partners can expect books and materials. This session will be recorded.

🕑 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/l6g6mLcCQAWWlpPA56exNQ #/

We're so proud of Poetry Out Loud Maryland State Champion, Bella Romero, for competing in the Poetry Out Loud National S...
05/19/2026

We're so proud of Poetry Out Loud Maryland State Champion, Bella Romero, for competing in the Poetry Out Loud National Semifinals in Washington, D.C. in April!🎙️

Watch Bella's full recitation on the National Endowment for the Arts YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/noy5wn8NNrM?si=yU4l_d1tfnDI25Ji

Photo credit: James Kegley

The National Endowment for the Arts has released a new evidence-based report on how arts participation renews civic and...
05/18/2026

The National Endowment for the Arts has released a new evidence-based report on how arts participation renews civic and community engagement.

Aditya Desai, our Program Officer for Literature at Maryland Humanities , will be joining this esteemed panel for a lively conversation about the power of storytelling—through journalism, fiction, theater, and advocacy—to engage our sympathies and prompt action on challenging civic issues like homelessness in Baltimore City and beyond.

📆 Thursday, May 21
🕑 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
📍 Lovely Lane Church

Learn more and RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/telling-stories-to-strengthen-community-civic-engagement-tickets-1988776792924?aff=oddtdtcreator

Don’t miss the gathering built for Maryland’s creative leaders. 🎨If you’re building a creative life in Maryland, this Su...
05/15/2026

Don’t miss the gathering built for Maryland’s creative leaders. 🎨

If you’re building a creative life in Maryland, this Summit was designed for YOU. When artists connect, careers expand.

Registration closes June 5th, so why not register today?

📆 June 16 & 17
📍 Prince George's Community College
🔗 mdarts.org/summit/

📣 Our next Lunch With Lindsey is in one week!This month's conversation with Maryland Humanities CEO Lindsey Baker will b...
05/14/2026

📣 Our next Lunch With Lindsey is in one week!

This month's conversation with Maryland Humanities CEO Lindsey Baker will bring special guests from our One Maryland One Book literature program to discuss how we use book programming to help people access broader cultural themes.

📆 Thursday, May 21, 2026
🕑 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Zoom

Register to join us next Thursday: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8UQnvOJLSx-vt9s5JcIxrQ #/registration

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