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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.
This article by Maryland Humanities' Camilla Sandoval explores how the National Register of Historic Places has struggled to recognize the Latine community’s contributions in the D.C.–Maryland–Virginia region. It examines how preservation criteria, data gaps, and displacement complicate efforts to safeguard recent and evolving cultural histories.
Discover how the Historic Preservation Fund safeguards America's heritage, from funding vital reviews to supporting local communities. Recent funding delays threaten preservation efforts; learn what's at stake and how you can advocate for its continued support.
By Lara Westwood, Librarian Maryland has always been at the forefront of aviation history. Would-be pilots experimented with flying machines, such as hot air balloons and dirigibles, and the first airplanes were built by homegrown inventors and daredevils invigorated by the Wright brothers’ achievement at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Today, the aviation and aeronautics industries...
