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TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE HISTORY AND LEGACY OF SLAVERY IN MARYLAND (Final Report) 1999/12/31 MdHR 991422 MdHR 991422, Image No: 83 Print image (40K) |
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TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE HISTORY AND LEGACY OF SLAVERY IN MARYLAND (Final Report) 1999/12/31 MdHR 991422 MdHR 991422, Image No: 83 Print image (40K) |
| 74 interpretation and education programs. Previously, the unstable and unsafe conditions of the buildings made it impossible to use them for public programs. The project is being accomplished through donation, state bond, and Dept. of Interior Save America's Treasures grant. Completion of the project will allow us to expand our interpretation of slavery and the activities of the home farm. We have participated in the Towson African-American Heritage Festival (booth, speakers, and tours of Hampton), and are planning to provide tours in conjunction with the Juneteenth Festival in 2000. The Task Force notes that many institutions in this category actively pursue grants in order to develop their programming and other commitments relevant to the history and legacy of slavery in Maryland and to break new ground in helping Marylanders to understand their multi-cultural heritage. Still, the Task Force finds that additional support from national, state, and foundation sources is called for. The Task Force finds, moreover, that there needs to be greater oversight and greater sensitiviy to ensure that sites associated with the history and legacy of slavery, sites focussing on African Americans, and museums, parks, and businesses run by |