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Announcing the FY2026 African American Heritage Preservation Program Awardees 

The Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture and the Maryland Historical Trust have awarded 31 African American Heritage Preservation Program grants totaling $5,000,000 to numerous Maryland organizations for FY 2026.


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Ice Age Chalcedony Stone Tools in Maryland

The Maryland Fluted Point Survey, led by Dr. Zac Singer, examines stone tools from Paleoindians in Maryland dated 13,000-10,000 years ago. Recent excavations at the Piney Grove site revealed chipping debris from “weathering amber chalcedony” used for tool production. Ongoing collaborations aim to understand ancient procurement strategies and geologic distributions of this stone.


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Historic Revitalization Tax Credit Competitive Commercial FY2026 Awardees
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Honoring the Baltimore American Indian Center and Heritage Museum: A Legacy of Community and Culture

On September 23, 2025, the Baltimore American Indian Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing its significance to Indigenous communities. Founded in 1968, it supports cultural heritage, education, and community services for Baltimore's Lumbee community and other Indigenous peoples, preserving their history and identity within the city.


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The Snallygaster and the Shadows of Fear: How Folklore Controlled Maryland’s Imagination  

The Snallygaster’s story—part myth, part social mirror—shows how Maryland communities used fear as both protection and power. From racialized newspaper hoaxes to modern folklore festivals, the legend reflects how intangible heritage evolves with each generation’s imagination.


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