Howard County has created a temporary History and Historic Sites Advisory Workgroup to guide county officials on the preservation and prioritization of the county’s historic sites.

The advisory group will “make recommendations regarding the county’s acquisition, programming, partnership, research and prioritization goals for the county’s history and historic sites.” Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks will oversee the workgroup.

The 15-member committee must deliver a written report on the county’s historic sites by July 31, 2026. County Executive Calvin Ball signed the executive order on Tuesday.

“As we get ready to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, we must reflect on our county’s history and its historical sites, and the vital role our past plays in ensuring we are an

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