Washington College’s Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience has been awarded $257,000 in grants to begin historic preservation and climate resiliency work on the c. 1746 riverfront Custom House Chestertown, MD. Originally a colonial private home and business, with powerful connections to African American history, the building is home to the Starr Center, which now, in its 25th year, provides a wealth of programs exploring American history in all its complexities.