23 April 2010

MCAAHC-Meeting Reminder--May 3, 2010

The next meeting of the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture is Monday, May 3 at 10am at the American Legion Post 77--102 Glenwood Avenue, Easton, MD 21601in Easton MD. Agenda highlights include a multiagency presentation by the Maryland Office of Tourism Development, the Department of Natural Resources, and the counties of Dorchester and Caroline about Harriet Tubman commemorative projects. There will also be a discussion of the proposed African American Heritage Preservation grant program.

Reservations are encouraged, but not required. To make a reservation or to be added to the agenda, please contact Genevieve Kaplan by May 2 at: 410-216-6186 or GKaplan@GOCI.state.md.us.

Free. The public is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.

The mission of the MD Commission on African American History and Culture is to discover, document, preserve, collect, and promote Maryland’s African American heritage. The Commission also provides technical assistance to institutions and groups with similar objectives. Through the accomplishment of this mission, the MCAAHC seeks to educate Maryland citizens and visitors to our state about the significance and impact of the African American experience in Maryland.

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