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Find Your Local Commission

Explore 250th commissions, committees, and initiatives across Maryland below. If you are launching a local 250th committee in your community or within your affinity group, please send us your information and check back for updates as additional groups launch.

Local and Regional Semiquincentennial Commissions

Allegany 250

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Contact: Kimberly Folk (kimberly.folk@maryland.gov)

Annapolis 250

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Contact: Alderwoman Karma O’Neill (aldoneill@annapolis.gov)

Carroll 250

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Contact: Jason Illari (jillari@hsccmd.org)

Dorchester County 250

Contact: Dorchester250@gmail.com

Frederick County U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission

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Contact: Ysela Bravo (YBravo@FrederickCountyMD.gov)
Contact: Shuan Butcher (butcher21701@comcast.net)

America250 Harford

Contact: Christine Potts (directorhshc@harfordhistory.org)
Contact: Jacob Bensen (historic@harfordcountymd.gov)

Howard County 250 Planning Group

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Contact: Kimberly Pruim (kapruim@howardcountymd.gov)

Kent County/ Chestertown 250

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Contact: Jamie Williams (jlwilliams@kentgov.org)
Contact: Sonia Huntzinger (Director@MainStreetChestertown.org)

Lower Shore 250

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Contact: Dr. Alexander (Sandy) Pope (ax pope@salisbury.edu)
Contact: Lisa Challenger (Info@BeachesBaysWaterways.org)

Prince George’s County 250

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Contact: Kevin Cabrera (Kevin.Cabrera@PGParks.com)
Contact: Meagan Baco (meagan@anacostiatrails.org)

QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY 250

Contact: Penny Young-Carrasquillo (pyoung@qac.org)

Southern Maryland 250

Contact: Michael Morthland (mbmorthland@gmail.com)

Talbot 250

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Contact: Sarah Kilmon (skilmon@talbotcountymd.gov)

Washington County 250

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Contact: Danielle Weaver (DWeaver@Washco-MD.net)

Affinity Group Semiquincentennial Commissions

Maryland Society, Sons of the American Revolution

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Contact: chairman.250thtaskforce@mdssar.org

Maryland State Society, Daughters of the American Revolution 250

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Contact: Louise Bell Devanny (ldevanny@mddar.org)

Other Anniversary Commemorations

American Railroading 200

As the nation’s first common-carrier railroad was chartered in 1827, the railroad industry will celebrate 200 years of shaping America in 2027. The railroad carried ideas, technology, and culture across the country and continues to shape our country’s economy today.
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Deep Creek Lake 100

After work began to build a hydroelectric dam in 1923, Deep Creek Lake reached full capacity in May 1925. Over the last 100 years, Deep Creek Lake has become an essential component of Garrett County’s rich natural heritage.
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Contact: deepcreeklakepoa@gmail.com

Johns Hopkins University 150

Founded in 1876, Johns Hopkins University will mark their 150th birthday in February 2026. They will celebrate through the end of 2026 while honoring their legacy and looking ahead to the future.
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Ocean City 150

Founded as a town in 1875, Ocean City, MD is celebrating 150 years of beach memories, boardwalk strolls, and bayside sunsets in 2025. Special events are planned throughout the year.
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Contact: info@ococean.com

Peggy Stewart 250

The burning of the Peggy Stewart, remembered as Annapolis’s Boston Tea Party, occurred as part of colonists’ protest against British rule in 1774. In 2024, Annapolis commemorated the anniversary of this historic protest.
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Contact: BCahalan@Annapolis.gov

Salisbury University Centennial

Founded in 1925, Salisbury University will celebrate their 100th anniversary in October 2025. From their beginnings at a State Normal School, they are excited to commemorate the past and celebrate their bright future ahead.
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University of Baltimore 100

Founded in 1925 to offer educational opportunities to working adults, the University of Baltimore will celebrate their 100th birthday in 2025. They will celebrate a century of student accomplishments throughout 2025.
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