Maryland School For The Deaf Awarded Semiquincentennial Grant Of $750,000 For Preservation Of The Hessian Barracks
FREDERICK, Md., July 31st, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is pleased to announce that it has been granted a Semiquincentennial grant of $750,000 from the National Park Service. This significant grant will be utilized for the preservation of the historic Hessian Barracks, focusing on critical stabilization and foundation work.
- This significant grant will be utilized for the preservation of the historic Hessian Barracks, focusing on critical stabilization and foundation work.
- "We are deeply honored to receive this grant, which will ensure the preservation of the Hessian Barracks for future generations, celebrating its historical legacy.
- This grant plays a pivotal role in safeguarding this essential part of Maryland's history and the early beginnings of the Maryland School for the Deaf," said Maryland School for the Deaf Superintendent John A. Serrano.
- The Semiquincentennial grant is part of the national commemoration of the United States' 250th anniversary, recognizing the historical significance of the Hessian Barracks.