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What is Water/Ways ?

Water/Ways is the next Museum on Main Street traveling exhibition that Maryland Humanities will tour statewide from 2019-2020. Organizations competed for the chance to host the exhibition and six communities were just awarded this amazing opportunity! With the support and guidance of Maryland Humanities, these towns will develop complementary exhibits, host public programs and facilitate educational initiatives to raise people’s understanding of what water means culturally, socially and spiritually in their own community.

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Where and When can I experience Water/Ways ?

Tour Schedule:

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May 25, 2019 – July 6, 2019

The Historical Society of Baltimore County, Cockeysville, Baltimore County

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July 13, 2019 – August 24, 2019

The Oxford Museum, Oxford, Talbot County

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August 31, 2019 – October 12, 2019

Washington County Historical Society, Hagerstown, Washington County

       

October 19, 2019 – November 30, 2019

Cambridge Main Street, Cambridge, Dorchester County

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December 7, 2019 – January 18, 2020

Crisfield Heritage Foundation, Crisfield, Somerset County

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January 25, 2020 – March 7, 2020

Calvert Library, Prince Frederick, Calvert County

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All of the water currently on the planet is all that there will ever be.

Through the water cycle, it is in endless motion on Earth’s surface, below ground and in the atmosphere. The Smithsonian traveling exhibition Water/Ways explores this cycle, water’s effect on the landscape, settlement and migration, and its impact on culture and spirituality. It looks at how political and economic planning have long been affected by access to water and control of water resources. Human creativity and resourcefulness provide new ways of protecting water resources and renewing respect for the natural environment.

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Designed for small-town museums, libraries, and cultural organizations, Water/Ways will serve as a community meeting place to convene conversations about water’s impact on American culture.

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Visit Maryland Humanities to learn more about Water/Ways, the Museum on Main Street program, and other exciting programs happening in your community!

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