Preserving Maryland's Conservation Agency History
South Mountain Museum Dedication
On May 11, 2013 Washington Monument State Park unveiled its newly renovated museum at a grand opening celebration, featuring fun, family-friendly tours, activities and presentations.
“It has been more than exciting to see these old historic structures renovated and transformed into a beautiful museum,” said Park Manager Dan Spedden. “Its exhibits will tell stories of the region’s rich history, illustrating events that shaped not only our State but our entire nation.”
The museum consists of three historic buildings ─ the main building is at Washington Monument State Park and the others are at nearby Gathland State Park.
The museum interprets events of the nation’s first monument to honor George Washington, the Civil War Battle of South Mountain and the literary career of noted author and war correspondent George Alfred Townsend.
Oyster Wars Cannon and Crew
Exhibited at South Mountain Museum Dedication
Click here for photos of the event.
“The Voice of Long Hill” - Kitty Shortall - 1919 to 2013
by William Offut Johnson
New Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Exhibit at Gambrill State Park
A new exhibit, "The CCC at Gambrill State Park: Their Legacy Lives On." is now on display at Gambrill State Park in the vicinity of the CCC Statue, which was dedicated on November 5, 2011.
Click on images below for larger versions of the Exhibits.
Now on Display at Gambrill State Park
Two additional exhibits (see below) are
planned,
with each telling the story of one aspect of the CCC
in Maryland.
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The foundation that supports the Maryland Conservation History Committee, made up of volunteers and DNR employees, was recently designated as a 501 3c non-profit. The foundation will fund projects that preserve and promote DNR’s history and heritage. |
DNR Dedicates Fred W. Besley Demonstration
Forest in Dorchester County, April 20, 2012
Fred Eskew Recreation Area Dedication: Rosaryville State Park, April 22, 2012
Conserving Memory: The Civilian Conservation Corps in Western Maryland,
By Colleen Esther Walter
Thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of the University of
Maryland, Baltimore County, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
degree of Master of Arts 2011
Maryland Names Forest In Honor Of Fred W. Besley
Besley was Maryland’s first State Forester.
Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources Press Release. February 22, 2012
Background
The Committee for Maryland Conservation History was originally formed in 2004 to prepare for the Maryland Forestry & Parks Centennial. Following the success of the Centennial activities, the Committee was expanded to include additional DNR units in its membership.
Mission
To preserve, promote and interpret the legacy of natural resource conservation in Maryland for the public’s benefit.
Strategies for achieving the mission include the following:
