Press Release: Governor Moore Announces Record Funding for Southern Maryland Heritage

Governor Wes Moore today announced the allocation of eight grants totaling $548,000 to support heritage tourism projects across Southern Maryland. This funding marks the largest contribution to the region from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority to date, aimed at preserving, enhancing, and promoting the area’s distinctive cultural and natural heritage. Lucille Walker, the Executive Director of the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area, highlighted the significance of this funding. “More than half a million dollars to Southern Maryland from this program is the largest amount received to date,” Walker stated. “It shows the tremendous growth that we are experiencing as a region and as a national heritage area, and each of these grants will have a significant impact for Southern Maryland.” Read the Full Article in The Southern Maryland Chronicle.