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.

Congratulations to Alexandra Cenatus, Director of Programs at Maryland Humanities, for receiving the 2026 Professional A...
09/04/2026

Congratulations to Alexandra Cenatus, Director of Programs at Maryland Humanities, for receiving the 2026 Professional Achievement Award from the Association of Haitian Professionals - AHP. 🎉

This award reflects Alexandra's service, scholarship, and commitment to uplifting Haitian history and popular culture, and we're proud to be able to celebrate her achievements today. Congratulations!

📣 Planning to submit an application for our FY27 Shine Grants? Friendly reminder that the deadline for applications is S...
09/03/2026

📣 Planning to submit an application for our FY27 Shine Grants? Friendly reminder that the deadline for applications is Sunday, September 13!

This year, we are excited to be able to distribute 80 General Operating Support Grants of $5,000 each to Maryland nonprofits conducting work in the humanities.

For more information and to apply: https://www.mdhumanities.org/grants/

✨ Upcoming Regional Humanities Networks Workshop ✨ 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄/ Maria D. James, M.S.📆 Thu...
09/02/2026

✨ Upcoming Regional Humanities Networks Workshop ✨
𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄/ Maria D. James, M.S.

📆 Thursday, September 10, 2026
🕑 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
📍 Zoom

Every organization has a story—but not every story inspires action.

In this interactive workshop, strategic communications professional Maria James explores how nonprofits, museums, libraries, and cultural organizations can use authentic storytelling to connect with audiences, build trust, and motivate engagement.

Participants will learn how to identify compelling stories, frame messages around the people they serve, and create communications that inspire volunteers, donors, partners, advocates, and community members to take action.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/storytelling-that-moves-people-to-action-w-maria-d-james-tickets-1998902355755?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Please be sure to register by September 10th at 9:00am.

𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘺𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘺𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵.

We are so excited to kick off the 2026 One Maryland One Book season with our virtual author event this Thursday! Join ou...
09/01/2026

We are so excited to kick off the 2026 One Maryland One Book season with our virtual author event this Thursday! Join our featured author, Lawrence Burney, as we discuss his book and this year's OMOB selection, 𝘕𝘰 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘞𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨. 📚🎉

If you haven't already registered, be sure to click on the link below to reserve your seat in the virtual conversation!

➡️ RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-one-maryland-one-book-virtual-kick-off-tickets-1997169775561?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thank you to all of our sponsors for this year's OMOB programming: National Endowment for the Humanities, Institute of Museum and Library Services, Maryland State Library Agency, MyBGE, Robert W. Deutsch Foundation, William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund (creator of the Baker Artist Portfolios), and Baltimore County Commission on Arts and Sciences.

To learn more about this year’s author events, visit our website: https://www.mdhumanities.org/programs/one-maryland-one-book/2026-author-events/

See you on Thursday!

Join us on Wednesday, September 9, for the next session of our Bringing the Humanities to Life webinar series, where we'...
08/31/2026

Join us on Wednesday, September 9, for the next session of our Bringing the Humanities to Life webinar series, where we'll look at 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁!

This session will examine how the humanities shape the way we understand work, opportunity, and community, and how that understanding drives innovation and shared prosperity. Together, we will reflect on the role of the trades in strengthening local economies, honoring craftsmanship, and expanding pathways to sustainable growth for the next generation of workers

Our three panelists will include:

• Shauntee Daniels – Executive Director, Baltimore National Heritage Area

• Lauren Gilwee – Policy Director, Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning, Maryland Department of Labor

• Jaleen Marbury-Walker – Organizational and Team Lead, Workforce & Community Development, Prince George's County Memorial Library System

Register here to join us for this conversation: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yjI2JExdT7m5gm1IBqPMgg

We're excited to officially kick off the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 (OMOB) season and author tour with a virtual event f...
08/28/2026

We're excited to officially kick off the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 (OMOB) season and author tour with a virtual event featuring Lawrence Burney, author of this year’s title 𝘕𝘰 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘞𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨! 📚 🎉

Burney will be in discussion with Maryland Humanities about what inspired him to write the book, the role of cultural criticism, and what he hopes readers can keep in mind as they join in the OMOB experience this fall.

📆 Thursday, September 3
🕑 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
📍 Zoom

Registration is free but required.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-one-maryland-one-book-virtual-kick-off-tickets-1997169775561?aff=oddtdtcreator

Are you as excited for One Maryland One Book as we are? 📚 Join us TODAY for our next Lunch with Lindsey, where Lindsey B...
08/27/2026

Are you as excited for One Maryland One Book as we are? 📚

Join us TODAY for our next Lunch with Lindsey, where Lindsey Baker, CEO of Maryland Humanities, will be in conversation with some special guests about the power of storytelling and how we use book programming at Maryland Humanities to help people access broader cultural themes.

📆 Thursday, August 27, 2026
🕑 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
📍 Zoom

Register here to join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/j60jCRSPQsSTeOZCcJTuGw #/

See you at lunch!

08/27/2026

One Maryland One Book 2026

Each fall, readers across Maryland are invited to read a selected title and join book discussions held throughout the state. This year's One Maryland One Book selection is "No Sense in Wishing" by Lawrence Burney. Free copies of the 2026 OMOB selection are available at all HCPL locations, while supplies last. Please call your favorite branch to check on book availability.

Find a book discussion near you: hcplmd.org/OMOB

One Maryland One Book is a program of Maryland Humanities. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Maryland State Library. Thank you to our sponsors: William G. Baker Jr. Memorial Fund, Baltimore County Commission on Arts and Sciences, Robert W. Deutsch Foundation, and BGE: An Exelon Company.

This is what's on its way to our Humanities Heroes this week! Sign up for a monthly gift to Maryland Humanities now to g...
08/26/2026

This is what's on its way to our Humanities Heroes this week! Sign up for a monthly gift to Maryland Humanities now to get in on the perks! ✨

As a Humanities Hero, you’ll get a membership card in the mail and as long as your monthly pledge stays active, you’ll get free perks throughout the year, including:

✅ early announcement of One Maryland One Book's Top Three
✅ early announcement of the OMOB pick
✅ an OMOB book bundle including a copy of the pick and limited-edition swag
✅ the chance to get a free e-book or audio book
✅ a special invitation to Lunch with Lindsey
✅ an opportunity to meet the author during the OMOB season
✅ and more!

Become a Humanities Hero today! https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/maryland-humanities-council/donation-form

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