Cooperative Agreement P24AC02428

The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $100,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) under the Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System (CFDA 15.945) program. The funding supports a project to document and preserve the oral histories of African American migrant workers at the Worthington Farmstead, which will enrich the understanding of their contributions to the agricultural landscape of the mid-20th century. The project aims to foster meaningful collaborations with local communities and academic institutions to ensure the collected narratives are authentic and comprehensive. Additionally, the project seeks to enhance public and educational engagement through the development of interpretive materials and programs that highlight these workers' stories. The research findings will also be utilized to inform the management and preservation of cultural landscapes at Monocacy National Battlefield.