Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA), a state heritage organization awarded 58 matching grants totaling $2,724,457 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, local jurisdictions and tourism groups including several projects in Garrett County • Garrett Trails, Inc. with a grant of $12,500 to help to build a trailhead at the Garrett County/Deep Creek Lake Visitor Center in McHenry. The trailhead connects to a network of trails in the Deep Creek area and will feature hiking and biking trail maps on large, all-weather panels mounted to the side of the visitor center as well as a gathering area of brick pavers, a bench and a bike rack. • CasselmanBridge Bicentennial programming, $3,500– The event will be held September 20-22, 2013 spotlighting the impressive Garrett County National Historic Landmark. The event includes speakers, a parade, new interpretive kiosks, Plein Air Painting event, children’s activities and music highlighting the bridge’s history and importance to the National Road. • Garrett County Government: Adventure Sports Center International (ASCI) $50,000 – to construct an outdoor amphitheater with seating for up to 1400, a new heritage tourism venue. • Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West Heritage Area $85,324.00 – Management Grant to assist in the staffing and management services of the certified heritage area with a goal to promote heritage tourism.
Posted on: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 12:23:12 +0000