A Maryland museum director gave her beautiful building to the community

Written By Weave: The Social Fabric Project
Community members gathered at a Sandy Spring Museum event

Sandy Spring Museum was recognized by the Aspen Institute for our community-forward approach.

The piece reflects on the decision by the former director to transfer ownership of the museum's historic building to the community it serves. Rather than viewing the building as a personal or institutional asset, the decision centered on long-term public stewardship, access, and the belief that cultural spaces are strongest when they truly belong to their communities.

Read the full article here

Sandy Spring Museum site map

Sandy Spring Museum campus site map showing Circumference Trails, the Forest Conservation Easement, the Front Door, parking entrance, Bentley Road, and Route 108.
Weave: The Social Fabric Project https://weavers.org/
Previous

Sandy Spring’s Historic Free Black Community Comes into Clearer Focus