Press Release: Heritage Area Expansion Leads to Increased Cultural Tourism Investment in Prince George’s County

Anacostia Trails Heritage Area, Inc. (ATHA) announces the approved amendment of its state-certified geographic service area boundary to include the entirety of Prince George’s County, Maryland. The expansion has led to two first-time grantees of the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority grant program for FY26. “We’re very proud of this milestone in our organization’s growth to provide and direct resources and visitors to the historical and cultural assets of Prince George’s County,” said Meagan Baco, executive director, “Being in a Heritage Area is a sought-after distinction with significant community planning and economic development impact. We are excited to now have the opportunity to do this important work across all communities of the County.” Five projects in the Anacostia Trails Heritage Area of Prince George’s County have been awarded $270,000 in funding in the FY26 Maryland Heritage Areas Program.