In 2023, Governor Moore authorized the Maryland 250 Commission and charged the entity with developing, encouraging, and executing an inclusive statewide observance of the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation in 2026, with three themes: history, civics, and service.   

The Maryland Mosaic is a collection of mosaic pieces, each of which is a unique contribution from Maryland to the nation’s evolution. A Mosaic piece is a person, place, event, object, document, or building that initially took place in Maryland but affected the whole nation.  

American Association of State and Local History (AASLH) is providing leadership, research, resources, and events for history doers and organizations to help them engage the public in a full history of the country as we approach this significant milestone.