Maryland Traditions is the folklife program of the Maryland State Arts Council. Since 1974, state-employed folklorists have worked to identify, document, support, and present Maryland folklife through grants, awards, festivals, and other programming. Over the years UMBC faculty and the New Media Studio have worked with Maryland Traditions to produce short films documenting Maryland’s intangible heritage.
Trimper’s Rides and Amusements, Ocean City, Maryland
Trimper’s Rides and Amusements was honored by Maryland Traditions, the folklife program of the Maryland State Arts Council, through its 2016 Maryland Traditions Heritage Awards in the category of Place.
Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church (Baltimore City) is an important hub for the Greek community of the Baltimore region through its religious services, the Greek Independence Day Parade, and its Greek Folk Festival, the largest in Maryland.
Bending Water Park and Indian Water Trails of the Accohannock Indian Tribe
The Accohannock Indian Tribe is one of the oldest historical tribes in Maryland and a Maryland Traditions 2014 ALTA Award winner for Achievement in Living Traditions.
Wallace M. Yater, Master Blacksmith
Wallace M. Yater of Boonsboro, Maryland, is a master blacksmith and founder of the Blacksmith Guild of Western Maryland. He was awarded the 2013 Maryland Traditions Achievement in Living Traditions and Arts Award.
J. Gruber’s Hagers-Town Town and Country Almanack
J. Gruber’s Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack is one of the oldest almanacs in the United States. It has been providing agricultural, meteorological and astrological information for the Mid-Atlantic region since 1797.
Maryland Traditions Folk Arts and Culture Apprenticeship Profiles
In spring 2012, UMBC students created a series of profiles featuring recipients of the Maryland Traditions Folk Arts and Culture Apprenticeship Award.
Patterson Bowling Center
Opened its 1927, the Patterson Bowling Center is one of the oldest duckpin alleys in existence. They were a Maryland Traditions 2011 ALTA Award winner.