Read more about the article Walk in the Footsteps of an American Legend at #MACoCon
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Walk in the Footsteps of an American Legend at #MACoCon

Guests of MACo's Winter Conference attendees can experience a tour following in the footsteps of American Legend and Dorchester County native Harriet Tubman. Tour attendees must be personal guests of registered conference attendees, sponsors and exhibitors. From MACo's Winter Conference Registration Brochure: Visit the places where Harriet Tubman lived, worked, and hid before her escape to freedom. Experience the hidden places used by fleeing slaves as you trace Harriet Tubman's path along the eastern shore.…

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November 8, 2019
Read more about the article Queen Anne’s County Hires New Economic & Tourism Director
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Queen Anne’s County Hires New Economic & Tourism Director

Queen Anne's County hires Heather Tinelli as their new Economic & Tourism Development Director. Tinelli was selected as the best candidate out of seven who were interviewed from a pool of 40 applicants. Tinelli joins Queen Anne's County having most recently worked as Director of Economic Development for Prince George's County. Prior to that she was the Main Street Coordinator for Downtown Denton Main Street and she also ran her own accounting business. Tinelli is…

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October 30, 2019
Read more about the article Nominations Sought for Dorchester County Heritage Board
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Nominations Sought for Dorchester County Heritage Board

Dorchester County's Heart of Chesapeake County Heritage Area (HCCHA) is seeking nominations for two at-large seats on the Heritage Management Board. Both Terms are three-years long and will begin in January 2020. From VisitDorchester.org: The Heart of Chesapeake Country Heritage Area (HCCHA) is seeking nominations for two at-large seats on the Heritage Area’s Management Board. Both terms are for three years and will begin in January 2020. The 13-member Heritage Board’s mission is to protect…

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October 30, 2019
Read more about the article Dorchester Celebrates 350th Anniversary
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Dorchester Celebrates 350th Anniversary

Dorchester County recently commemorated their milestone 350th anniversary with a public celebration that drew hundreds of attendees to the heart of Cambridge. Attendees were able to engage in activities through a "heritage village" created on and around the grounds of the Dorchester County Courthouse. Famous former residents Harriet Tubman and Annie Oakley were represented by reenactors at the event, living historian Daniel Firehawk Abbott told tales of regional Native American history, and a time capsule…

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October 2, 2019