Free Heritage Day at St. Clement's Island Museum program Made Possible Through Maryland Humanities Grant Program
The Friends of St. Clement's Island & Piney Point Museums was recently awarded a grant in the amount of $1,200 from Maryland Humanities through support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Maryland Historical Trust in the Maryland Department of Planning, and the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation for St. Clement's Island Museum's free yearly family event, St. Clement's Island Heritage Day.
St. Clement's Island Heritage Day, a family event set to occur on June 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. Clement's Island Museum and on St. Clement's Island State Park. The St. Mary's County Museum Division encourages the public to visit St. Clement's Island and become acquainted with the island's past as expert guest presenters and interpreters share information and activities regarding the history, culture, heritage and ecology tied to the island.
Visitors will celebrate the history and heritage of St. Clement's Island with tons of fun and free activities and programs out on beautiful St. Clement's Island. The public will experience a day of history, wildlife and art, and take part in activities that include, games, lighthouse tours, traditional music and much more. Lots of related vendors will be on hand and free water taxi rides out to the island are included for all visitors attending the festivities.
"We're extremely honored that Maryland Humanities will be supporting this amazing and fun educational event," says Karen Stone, Manager of the St. Mary's County Museum Division. "St. Clement's Island is very important to the region and state not only historically, but also ecologically and culturally. We encourage families of all ages to have a fun time on the island while learning something new."
Nonprofit organizations, community associations, and faith-based organizations were eligible to apply for funding for both rounds of the Maryland Humanities grant. In order to qualify, all projects had to be rooted in one or more disciplines of the humanities, enlist the participation of humanities scholars or experts, and be free and open to the public.
To learn more about St. Clement's Island Heritage Day, visit www.Facebook.com/SCIMuseum.
This program was made possible by a grant from Maryland Humanities, through support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or Maryland Humanities, Maryland Historical Trust, Maryland Department of Planning, or the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.
About the Friends of St. Clement's Island & Piney Point Museums
The Friends of St. Clement's Island and Piney Point Museums raise funds in order to support historical interpretation, education programs and special needs of the sites managed by the Museum Division of St. Mary's County Department of Recreation and Parks. The Friends organization is a 501(c) 3 organization sponsoring events, assisting with acquisitions and supporting efforts to broaden the understanding of our culture and community's heritage. For more information, please visit www.Facebook.com/FriendsSCI.
About the St. Mary's County Museum Division
The St. Mary's County Museum Division was established by the Commissioners of St. Mary's County to collect, preserve, research and interpret the historic sites and artifacts which illustrate the natural and cultural histories of St. Mary's County and the Potomac River. With this as its charter, the Museum Division serves as a resource, liaison and community advocate for all St. Mary's County public and private cultural assets. For more information regarding hours of operation, programs, events, admission prices and more, visit the St. Mary's County Museum Division's social media pages on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SCIMuseum or www.facebook.com/1836Light, or on Twitter at @StClemIsMuseum or @PineyPtLHMuseum.
About Maryland Humanities
Maryland Humanities is a statewide, educational, nonprofit organization. Maryland Humanities creates and supports educational experiences in the humanities that inspire all Marylanders to embrace lifelong learning, exchange ideas openly, and enrich their communities. For more information, visit www.mdhumanities.org. Maryland Humanities is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities, the State of Maryland, and the William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, creator of the Baker Artist Awards.
The Friends of St. Clement's Island & Piney Point Museums was recently awarded a grant in the amount of $1,200 from Maryland Humanities through support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Maryland Historical Trust in the Maryland Department of Planning, and the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation for St. Clement's Island Museum's free yearly family event, St. Clement's Island Heritage Day.
St. Clement's Island Heritage Day, a family event set to occur on June 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. Clement's Island Museum and on St. Clement's Island State Park. The St. Mary's County Museum Division encourages the public to visit St. Clement's Island and become acquainted with the island's past as expert guest presenters and interpreters share information and activities regarding the history, culture, heritage and ecology tied to the island.
Visitors will celebrate the history and heritage of St. Clement's Island with tons of fun and free activities and programs out on beautiful St. Clement's Island. The public will experience a day of history, wildlife and art, and take part in activities that include, games, lighthouse tours, traditional music and much more. Lots of related vendors will be on hand and free water taxi rides out to the island are included for all visitors attending the festivities.
"We're extremely honored that Maryland Humanities will be supporting this amazing and fun educational event," says Karen Stone, Manager of the St. Mary's County Museum Division. "St. Clement's Island is very important to the region and state not only historically, but also ecologically and culturally. We encourage families of all ages to have a fun time on the island while learning something new."
Nonprofit organizations, community associations, and faith-based organizations were eligible to apply for funding for both rounds of the Maryland Humanities grant. In order to qualify, all projects had to be rooted in one or more disciplines of the humanities, enlist the participation of humanities scholars or experts, and be free and open to the public.
To learn more about St. Clement's Island Heritage Day, visit www.Facebook.com/SCIMuseum.
This program was made possible by a grant from Maryland Humanities, through support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or Maryland Humanities, Maryland Historical Trust, Maryland Department of Planning, or the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.
About the Friends of St. Clement's Island & Piney Point Museums
The Friends of St. Clement's Island and Piney Point Museums raise funds in order to support historical interpretation, education programs and special needs of the sites managed by the Museum Division of St. Mary's County Department of Recreation and Parks. The Friends organization is a 501(c) 3 organization sponsoring events, assisting with acquisitions and supporting efforts to broaden the understanding of our culture and community's heritage. For more information, please visit www.Facebook.com/FriendsSCI.
About the St. Mary's County Museum Division
The St. Mary's County Museum Division was established by the Commissioners of St. Mary's County to collect, preserve, research and interpret the historic sites and artifacts which illustrate the natural and cultural histories of St. Mary's County and the Potomac River. With this as its charter, the Museum Division serves as a resource, liaison and community advocate for all St. Mary's County public and private cultural assets. For more information regarding hours of operation, programs, events, admission prices and more, visit the St. Mary's County Museum Division's social media pages on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SCIMuseum or www.facebook.com/1836Light, or on Twitter at @StClemIsMuseum or @PineyPtLHMuseum.
About Maryland Humanities
Maryland Humanities is a statewide, educational, nonprofit organization. Maryland Humanities creates and supports educational experiences in the humanities that inspire all Marylanders to embrace lifelong learning, exchange ideas openly, and enrich their communities. For more information, visit www.mdhumanities.org. Maryland Humanities is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities, the State of Maryland, and the William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, creator of the Baker Artist Awards.