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News and Updates

This News and Updates page is the best way to stay up-to-date with the Accokeek Foundation. Here you can find press releases, updates on our events, and news about our programs and initiatives. Additionally, you can follow us on social media and read our Blog to learn more about our work. 

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News and Features

Governor Moore Celebrates Designation of Southern Maryland National Heritage Area

Press release from the office of Governor Wes Moore about the launch of the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area, hosted in Piscataway Park. 

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May 26, 2023

Press Release

Maryland history actress teaches Black history from first person point of view

WTOP article featuring Shemika Berry, a historical performer and Outreach Specialist for the Foundation. 

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February 13, 2023

WTOP Article

The View from Piscataway Park: Talking Indigenous Justice with Anjela Barnes

Listen to Anjela Barnes on AMDG: A Jesuit Podcast discussing what justice looks like for Indigenous people, and what injustices have been perpetrated throughout our history.

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January 2023

AMDG: A Jesuit Podcast

Maryland Leaders Launch Southern Maryland National Heritage Area

Baynet article about the launch of the new Heritage Area, hosted at Piscataway Park. 

 

May 25, 2023

Baynet Article

Maryland woman brings Black history to life through performances

CBS News Baltimore article featuring Shemika Berry, a historical performer and Outreach Specialist for the Foundation. 

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February 9, 2023

CBS Article

Coffee with the Chicken Ladies Episode 104

The Chicken Ladies chat turkeys and Java chickens with Alison Bode, livestock manager at the National Colonial Farm at Piscataway Park.

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November 22, 2022

Coffee with the Chicken Ladies

Accokeek Foundation Appoints New Executive Director Anjela Barnes   

Read about the Accokeek Foundation's new Executive Director, Anjela Barnes.

 

May 16, 2023

New Executive Director

Piscataway Park: Reconnecting with nature for sustainability

Read the article by Jing-ning Hsu, Journalism student at George Washington University, about the Foundation's work in ecological restoration, regenerative Indigenous agriculture, and cultural restoration.

 

February 6, 2023

Reconnecting Nature
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