In a significant nod to Maryland's historic trailblazers and the enduring impact of Black women, Governor Wes Moore, together with First Lady Dawn Moore, commemorated the renaming of the Banneker Douglass Tubman Museum. According to a recent announcement from The Governor's Office, the ceremonious event, which honored the life and contributions of Harriet Tubman, intersected with the 160th anniversary of Maryland’s Emancipation Day.

"Our history is our power – and when you study the tragedies and triumphs of those who came before, you realize there is nothing we cannot achieve," Gov. Moore said, as the occasion served as a reflection on the state's history and a commitment to justice. The event also included the recognition of four Marylanders with the Harriet Tubman Lifetime Achievement Awards, celebrating individuals who embody Tubman's legacy of activism and pursuit of justice. The Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture ensured the honorees – local farmers, community organizers, and park service directors – were aptly acknowledged for their contributions and dedication to the ideals synonymous with Tubman's name.

As detailed by WMAR2 News, the museum's name addition underscores a broader acknowledgment of Black women's contributions to the state and nation. During the ceremony, Delegate Shaneka Henson highlighted Tubman's recurrent sacrifices, stating, "She returned again and again and again risking everything to guide others to liberty through the Underground Railroad."

Under the administration of the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture, the museum stands as Maryland's official institution for documenting and interpreting African American history and culture.