Our Farm & Its History

Every Farm has its own unique story. Learn about Evergreen’s revolutionary start and its historical significance.  Click HERE

Evergreen Heritage Center Foundation

Founded to make a difference in a rural community where 75% of its children qualify for USDA’s Free and Reduced Meal Program, the Evergreen Heritage Center Foundation partnered with its community members to create a Foundation dedicated to historic preservation, environmental conservation, and empowering education. Learn more about how this public charity was founded and how it has grown to serve thousands each year, click HERE.

Click Here for a List of our Foundation Board of Directors & Partners

Commitment to Environmental Conservation

We promote sustainability by utilizing best practices in environmental conservation, sustainable agriculture, and sustainable forestry by using them throughout the Evergreen Heritage Center and its programs. Students and visitors even learn about sustainability when they use our odorless, off-the-grid restrooms with their composting toilets and solar powered ventilation system. Evergreen has been under forest management since 1949, practices soil and water conservation, and as part of Maryland’s Rural Legacy program, is protected under a conservation easement.

Awards

The Evergreen Heritage Center Foundation is honored to be recognized both regionally and statewide for its efforts in education, conservation, and preservation. These include:

  • 2023 Outstanding Contributions to Civic Engagement from Frostburg State University
  • 2020 Best of Maryland Award for Stewardship from Preservation Maryland
  • 2020 COVID Response Award from Maryland Community Development Network
  • 2019 Rural Impact Award for Excellence in Community Development
  • 2018 Citation from the Maryland House of Delegates for innovation and dedication
  • 2017 Allegany County Resource Conservation Award
  • 2017 Maryland Outdoor Educator of the Year Award
  • 2016 Allegany County Entrepreneurial Spirit Award
  • 2015 Maryland Sustainable Growth Award for Preservation & Conservation
  • 2015 Richard A. Johnson Award for Excellence in Education

Our Team

Meet our team of professionals who create and conduct our programs; plan our events; and keep Evergreen moving forward. Click Here