State historical society appoints new director

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The Maryland Historical Society concluded its six-month search for an executive director on Wednesday, appointing Dr. W. Eric Emerson to the position. Dr. Emerson will be the eighth director of the Maryland Historical Society, an institution 126 years old.

Currently, Emerson is serving as the executive director and chief financial officer of the South Carolina Historical Society and is a published author of several works on South Carolina history.

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