Mars, Inc. and AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate Name 2026 National History Tellers Award Recipient
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NEWARK, N.J., June 24, 2026
Marcus P. Smith of The DuBois Freedom Center Honored for Excellence in Historic StorytellingKEY POINTS:Mars, Inc. and AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate Name Marcus P. Smith of The DuBois Freedom Center the 2026 National History Tellers Award RecipientAs America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the History Tellers Award shines a spotlight on the educators, interpreters, preservationists, guides, and storytellers who keep our nation's history alive.Marcus P. Smith is a history and interpretive fellow at The Du Bois Freedom Center, whose mission is to educate the public about the life and legacy of civil rights pioneer W.E.B. Du Bois and the rich African American heritage of the Berkshires.As a purpose-driven company with a history spanning more than a century, Mars believes in the power of history to educate, inspire, and inform the future, a commitment reflected through longstanding partnerships with some of the nation's most iconic historic institutions.NEWARK, N.J., June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mars Inc. and AMERICAN HERITAGE Chocolate is proud to announce that Marcus P. Smith, a historian and interpreter at The Du Bois Freedom Center in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, is the 2026 History Tellers Award winner. He will receive $15,000 as well as promotional support for himself and his institution.
