Lower Susquehanna Heritage Area gets state funds

ANNAPOLIS — Lower Susquehanna Heritage Area has received a portion of a $5.19 million award by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority to support four programs.

The 87 matching grant awards will go to various projects across Maryland to support economic development and tourism.

LSHG was awarded $253,450. One of seven heritage areas in the state, the Darlington-based non profit will assign $100,000 for Fiscal Year 2025 management grants. Another $25,000 will be assigned to award FY25 block grants to eligible non profits along the Susquehanna River in Cecil and Harford counties.

Hamer’s Town Art Center in Havre de Grace received $100,000 though the heritage area, and $28,450 will be spent on roof repairs for the Susquehanna Lock House Museum.