HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 13, 2019) - The Board of County Commissioners voted 5-0 for the approval of the Doleman Black Heritage Museum (DBHM) to lease part of the second floor of 33/35 West Washington street as a temporary location for the museum. This space will provide the museum a location to display exhibits for public viewing as well as continue fundraising, applying for grants, and working towards the goal of moving into a permanent location.

Commissioner Vice President Terry Baker commented during the meeting, "Thank you to staff and the Dolman Black Heritage staff for putting everything together and working through this process. I think it's going to be an outstanding project."

For additional information, please contact the Washington County Public Relations and Marketing Department at 240-313-2380.

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