Maryland Historical Trust Announces African American Preservation Grant Recipients
The Maryland Historical Trust announced earlier this month the recipients of its 2021 African American Historic Preservation Program grants. The […]
Public Humanities News
New Tour at Longwood Gardens Connects Black History to the Landscape
Longwood Gardens has partnered with storyteller Charlotte Blake Alston to connect the natural environment to stories of African American history […]
Underground Railroad Stop in Brooklyn Designated Historic Landmark
Following a nearly fifteen-year long fight, a historic home in Brooklyn connected to the Underground Railroad has been designated a […]
Maryland Woman Wants to Protect Unmarked Graves at Historic Black Cemetery
In Deale, Maryland, Elinor Thompson has taken the maintenance and preservation of a historic African American cemetery into her own […]
PA SHPO Announces Recipients of 2020 Community Initiative Awards
The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office has announced the recipients of its 2020 Community Initiative Awards. The Community Initiative Award […]
Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center’s New Addition Wins Planning Award
In 2001, the Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania dedicated a new museum wing to its building. Even […]
Baltimore Museum of Industry Announces New Podcast Series
Yesterday the Baltimore Museum of Industry announced the launch of a new podcast series that explores the history of the […]
Rehoboth’s Poodle Beach May Receive Historical Marker
While Poodle Beach in Rehoboth, Delaware is a summer holiday destination for many people today, the beach once served as […]
New NJ Law Aims to Strengthen Black History Education
A New Jersey law signed by Governor Phil Murphy in early January aims to improve Black history education in the […]
Peter Seibert Named CEO of Independence Seaport Museum
Philadelphia’s Independence Seaport Museum recently announced that Peter Seibert will serve as the institution’s new CEO and president. Seibert comes […]