News and Updates
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A Post-Election Call to Action
From the Maryland Commission on African American History & Culture January 20, 2025 The Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC) stands as a sentinel for preserving and advancing African American history and culture in Maryland. The recent outcome of the presidential election prompts us to reaffirm…
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Moore Administration Announces $5 Million in African American Heritage Preservation Grants
Maryland Department of Planning sent this bulletin at 01/08/2025 11:50 AM EST FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact David Buck (Cell) 443.463.7139 david.buck@maryland.gov Moore Administration Announces $5 Million in African American Heritage Preservation Grants 31 Organizations Receive Funding to RestoreCultural and Historical Sites (January 8, 2025) CROWNSVILLE, MD – The Maryland Commission…
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The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum Presents “Sacred Spaces” featuring Jabari Jefferson: A Groundbreaking Exhibition Honoring African American Heritage and Sustainability Opens February 2025
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 23, 2024 The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum Presents “Sacred Spaces” featuring Jabari Jefferson: A Groundbreaking Exhibition Honoring African American Heritage and Sustainability Opens February 2025 ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND– The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum proudly announces “Sacred Spaces,” Jabari Jefferson’s debut museum exhibition, opening on February 8, 2025. This exhibition…
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REGISTER NOW to Learn More About the African American Heritage Preservation Program FY26!
Registration is now open for the FY 2026 African American Heritage Preservation Program (AAHPP) Webinars & In-Person Workshops Administered as a partnership between Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) and the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC), AAHPP provides grants to assist with the preservation of buildings, sites, or communities…
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Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum Celebrates Black History Month with ‘Sacred Spaces’ Exhibition and Opening Reception
For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 31, 2025 Annapolis, MD – The Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC) and the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum (BDTM) invites the public to two significant events celebrating Black History Month, culture, and preservation. The first event will take place on Monday, February 3, 2025. Commissioner…
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Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum celebrates name change honoring Harriet Tubman with Keynote by Nikki Giovanni on November 1st
Presented by BGE, BDTM renaming ceremony set for 160th anniversary of Maryland’s Emancipation Dayrecognizing abolitionist Tubman; Tubman Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients to be recognized For Immediate Release October 11, 2024 Annapolis, MD – The Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC) and theBanneker-Douglass Museum is proud to announce…
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Banneker-Douglass Museum and Maryland Humanities present “Black Power and Palestine: Transnational Countries of Color” on September 14
For Immediate Release September 4, 2024 Banneker-Douglass Museum and Maryland Humanities present “Black Power and Palestine: Transnational Countries of Color” on September 14Lecture featuring Expert & Author Dr. Michael Fischbach on the intersections of the Black Power andPalestinian movements Annapolis, MD – The Banneker-Douglass Museum, in collaboration with Maryland Humanities,…
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Weather Monitoring & Gullah Geechee Nation Trip Postponement
On Tuesday, Governor Moore signed a State of Preparedness declaration ahead of possible effects from the remnants of Hurricane Debby this week. While the path is still uncertain, possible effects on Maryland could include heavy rain and winds, and inland and tidal flooding. In light of the weather advisories for…
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New MCAAHC Leadership for FY2025 Announced
For Immediate ReleaseJuly 31, 2024 Contact: Jan Lee, Director of Marketing and Communications(410) 216-6185 / jan.lee@maryland.gov New Leadership for FY2025 Announced for the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture
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Rhythm & Hues: A Banneker-Douglass Museum Summer Block Party set for June 29
For Immediate ReleaseJune 17, 2024 Rhythm & Hues: A Banneker-Douglass Museum Summer Block Party set for June 29Line up features local talented artists during Black Music Month; Headliner: Black Alley (DC’s “Trap + Rock + Go-Go” band) Annapolis, MD – Get ready to groove and celebrate community spirit at the Rhythm…
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“Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum” Name Change Bill Officially Signed by Governor Wes Moore
For Immediate Release April 11, 2024 “Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum” Name Change Bill Officially Signed by Governor Wes Moore Annapolis, Maryland – On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, Governor Wes Moore signed bills HB390/ SB341 into law, actualizing a historic change in the name…
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Ramadan Reflections: Preserving History and Humanity for Palestine
By: Sabriyah Y. Hassan-IsmailDirector of Programs, Banneker-Douglass Museum The Banneker-Douglass Museum and the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture present an essay written by Sabriyah Y. Hassan-Ismail, Director of Programs at BDM, whom we support in voicing her experience and opinion on the destruction of Palestinian heritage sites…
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Black Power Freedom Party Black History Month Kick Off & Honoring Black Maryland History Makers
Kick off Black History Month with the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture on Friday, February 2, 2024! Join us in a grand celebration as we pay homage to the radical Black history makers of Maryland who have fearlessly challenged the status quo and left a lasting mark…
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The Banneker-Douglass Museum Celebrates Black History Month and its 40th Anniversary This February
For Immediate Release January 25, 2024 The Banneker-Douglass Museum Celebrates Black History Month and its 40th Anniversary This February Annapolis, MD – The Banneker–Douglass Museum (BDM) and Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC) are proud to announce a series of dynamic programs and exhibitions in celebration of Black History Month, Maryland’s Year of Civil Rights, and BDM’s 40th anniversary. Residents and visitors are in for transformative and inspiring experiences! “With…
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Governor Moore Announces $5 Million in African American Heritage Preservation Grant Awards
From The Office of Governor Wes MoorePublished: 1/19/2024 ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore today announced that the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture and the Maryland Historical Trust have awarded 24 African American Heritage Preservation Program grants totaling $5,000,000 to Maryland nonprofit groups for FY 2024. The grants…
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MCAAHC Legislative Agenda for the 2024 Maryland General Assembly
The Maryland General Assembly will convene for the 2024 session today, January 10, 2024. Good luck to the legislators and staffers in Annapolis working to make our great state equitable for all. For #MDGA2024, the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC) has three items that will be…
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Governor Moore Announces Project to Rebury Ancestral Human Remains of African Descent
Maryland Commission on African American History andMaryland Historical Trust Partner on Project FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact David Buck (Cell) 443.463.7139 david.buck@maryland.gov (November 20, 2023) CROWNSVILLE, MD – Governor Wes Moore today announced that the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC) and the Maryland Historical Trust have launched a project aimed…
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