The Story Project

Have you ever said, “I don’t care about history, that’s not about me,” and then found out what your grandfather’s occupation was, or learned about an inspiring leader who lived in your neighborhood? These stories are often far more relevant to audiences than they expect. This area is a remarkable place, and we are excited to bring new stories to light.

Important stories told by individuals with special connections to our heritage areas

Columbia Beach, Faye Belt

Elktonia Beach Heritage Park, Vince Leggett

Freetown, Tony Spencer

Mutual Aid Society in Deale, Sharyn Martin

Chesapeake Children’s Museum, Tatiana Klein

Highland Beach, Ben Secundy

Bates Legacy Center, Pamela Browne

Volunteering at SERC

Boat Models in South County MD

Historic Annapolis’s Hogshead

Hammond-Harwood House, Dottie Byerly

Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, Bob Stevenson

US Naval Academy Museum, Jim Cheevers

Galesville Community Center, Gertrude Makell