Maryland Center for History and Culture

06/08/2026

Congratulations to the award-winning artists selected for "Built to Last," an exhibition exploring the architecture, memory, and evolving identity of Baltimore through the eyes of local artists at The Peale. MCHC joins other local cultural institutions as a community partner for this project.

Explore the remarkable works of Baltimore artists celebrating the city's history and transformation in 'Built to Last'—a compelling art showcase.

06/08/2026

In the latest episode of Revolution@250, explore how the landscape of a free press in Maryland evolved over time. This month's guest is Savannah Wood—artist, Executive Director of Afro Charities, and 2026 MCHC History Makers awardee. In this conversation, hear about the challenges faced by the founders of the Baltimore Afro-American, and how the revolutionary concept of free speech was utilized by Black Americans to advocate, develop community, and document their experience in newspapers in Baltimore and beyond.

Revolution@250 is a special production of PreserveCast, created in partnership with Preservation Maryland and the Maryland Center for History and Culture.

PreserveCast is an award-winning podcast about where historic preservation and technology meet. New episodes are released on Monday and available anytime on our website. PreserveCast is powered by Preservation Maryland and hosted by our Executive Director, Nick Redding.

06/05/2026

On Thursday, June 25, the Maryland Center for History and Culture’s inaugural History Makers Awards and Dinner will celebrate individuals whose passion, dedication, and generosity have deepened our understanding of the past while helping to shape our present and future.

2026 awardee Savannah Wood is an artist with deep roots in Baltimore and Los Angeles. Her work explores how spirituality, domesticity, and our relationships to place shape our identities.

As the Executive Director of Afro Charities, Wood is leading the charge to increase access to the over 130-year-old Afro-American Newspapers’ extensive archives. In this role, she has shepherded the organization through a period of historic growth, initiated new programming, and attracted support from national funders. Under her leadership, the organization is redeveloping the historic Upton Mansion in West Baltimore to serve as the new AFRO News headquarters and archives. Like four generations of ancestors before her, Wood lives and works in Baltimore, Maryland, sharing and preserving Black stories.

Learn more about the History Makers Awards and Dinner and this year's awardees at www.mdhistory.org/MCHC-HistoryMakers.

06/05/2026

Did somebody say National Doughnut Day? 🍩

This photograph is a view of the Doughnut Corporation of America factory building located in Ellicott City, Maryland. The factory was a flour mill and cereal plant that produced the Downyflake blend used in the production of doughnuts, and was one of the area's primary employers. The Doughnut Corporation of America was founded after World War I by Adolph Levitt (1875–1955), the inventor of the doughnut machine. The factory changed hands over the years, and when it closed in 2020, it was the last active flour mill in Maryland.

Doughnut Corporation of America factory, unknown photographer, ca. 1920. MCHC Library, Glass Plate Negative Collection, PP11.143

06/04/2026

The Maryland Center for History and Culture is now available to explore on Bloomberg Connects—a free mobile app featuring guides to thousands of museums, galleries, sculpture parks, gardens, and cultural spaces across the country.

Download the app to find audio tours, digital collections spotlights, exclusive video content, and more! At MCHC, use the app to dive deeper into items on display.

Download for free today from the App Store or Google Play Store.

06/04/2026

What's your favorite Maryland smell? 👃

"Scents of Place"by artist Laure Drogoul is a pictorial smellscape and olfactory map of Maryland that invites visitors to explore the sensory dimensions of place through smell and memory, on view now in the T. Rowe Price Foundation Community Gallery in the new WayFinder Wing at MCHC. Drogoul is an interdisciplinary artist and olfactory spelunker who works with a wide range of media that allow the viewer to be an active participant.

Smell your way across the state, and contribute your own scent memories! Plan your visit at mdhistory.org.

06/03/2026

🎟 Tomorrow, June 4, is Free First Thursday at the Maryland Center for History and Culture! Enjoy free Museum admission and visiting hours extended until 8 pm on the first Thursday of every month. Celebrate the season and visit exhibitions like "Painted Screens of Baltimore," "We Are Proud," "The Unfinished Revolution," and more.
🎤 Limited free tickets remain for "Shhh! and Giggles" from the Baltimore Comedy Festival! Visit mdhistory.org/events to secure your ticket and learn more about First Thursday programs.
🛍 Looking for the perfect Father's Day gift? Check out the MCHC Museum Store!

06/03/2026

The Charles Street Promenade returns this Saturday, June 6! Only a couple blocks away from MCHC in Baltimore, this event transforms the Historic Charles Street thoroughfare into a vibrant pedestrian-friendly zone, featuring exciting street-front activations, live musical performances, and more.

Plan your visit and view the full lineup at CharlesStreetPromenade.com.

06/03/2026

Discovery Quest is here! This passport program is a citywide adventure for families, designed to help you experience the very best of Baltimore’s museums, cultural spaces, and places for learning.

Start your journey by picking up a free Discovery Quest booklet at the Maryland Center for History and Culture, or any participating location. Inside, you will find space to collect stamps, reflect on your visits, and follow along as your adventure unfolds across the city. Hear more about it on WJZ-TV | CBS Baltimore!

Port Discovery Children’s Museum in Baltimore offers summer activities.

06/02/2026

Summer programs are live! In anticipation of America’s 250th anniversary, the Maryland Center for History and Culture has prepared a slate of programs that looks back at our state’s contributions to American history, from the Chesapeake Bay to the mountain peaks out west.

Join us for sailing adventures, musical performances, lectures, genealogical research, and more! Learn more about all summer programs and register today at mdhistory.org/events.