Congratulations to the New Mayor and City Council!
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On Monday, Gavin Buckley was sworn into office as the 137
th
mayor of the City of Annapolis by Clerk of the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County Robert Duckworth. Following his swearing in, Mayor Buckley swore in the eight incoming members of the Annapolis City Council: Eleanor “Elly” Tierney, Ward 1; Fred Paone, Ward 2; Rhonda Pindell-Charles, Ward 3; Sheila Finlayson, Ward 4; Marc Rodriguez, Ward 5; Shaneka Henson, Ward 6; Rob Savidge, Ward 7; and Ross Arnett, Ward 8.
The ceremony followed a parade featuring diverse community partners including the United States Naval Academy Band, the Naptown Brass Band, Annapolis Police Color Guard, the Annapolis Fire Department Color Guard, as well as the South River High School Marching Band.
Congratulations to the new Mayor and City Council!
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Hammond-Harwood House presents a Children's Christmas Program, Saturday!
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Hammond-Harwood House Children's Christmas Program
Date: Saturday, December 9 at 10 AM
Reservations:
Families are invited to the mansion for a day of holiday stories and crafts. Children will enjoy story-time amidst the splendor of the historic ballroom decorated for the season. After that, children will be invited to the Hammond - Harwood House activity classroom where they will create Christmas decorations and learn about a Dutch Christmas tradition.
Admission: $5 per child
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Midnight Madness Starts Thursday!
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Downtown Annapolis Partnership proudly presents Midnight Madness—an Historic Downtown Annapolis holiday tradition that encompasses the charm and character of our most beloved memories of Norman Rockwell and Charles Dickens. The organization will adorn the streets and participating storefronts with holiday decorations, trees, garland, snowflakes, bows and lights to create a Downtown Winter Wonderland. Residents and visitors are invited to stroll along Main Street, West Street, Maryland Avenue, State Circle and Dock Street
from 6 p.m. until Midnight
to support local businesses. When we
Shop Local
, we reinvest in our community and help our downtown businesses thrive. Check out all the stores, galleries and boutiques along West Street, Maryland Ave, State Circle, Main Street, Market Space, Randall Street and Dock Street.
Some Featured Attractions:
- Snowflake Alley: A magical passageway to a delightful evening of fun, entertainment, shopping deals and treats to eat. | Main Street (Cabbage Alley)
- Holiday Light Canopy over West Street / Annapolis Arts District
To make your experience more enjoyable:
- The City of Annapolis will offer FREE 3-hour parking at metered spaces,
- The Calvert Street Parking Garage at 19 St Johns Street is Free Parking between 6pm and 6am
- Gott’s Court and Knighton Parking Garages are $5 for all day parking when you pre-pay at www.annapolisparking.com
- Free Circulator buses
The historic, brick-lined streets of downtown Annapolis will be full of carolers, choirs, musicians, and other street performers. There will be fun photo opportunities for all ages. Many downtown merchants offer complimentary refreshments, specials, shopping incentives and a personalized approach to customer service that is certain to create a delightful sense of community and belonging. Please come out on December 7th, 14th AND 21st!
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Visit Annapolis Green Open House on First Thursday!
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Start Midnight Madness with Annapolis Green’s Open House,
92 Maryland Avenue
, Thursday, December 7, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. It’s on our area’s oldest shopping street!
Get festive, socialize and buy:
--Christmas Crab Compost made from food waste from the Annapolis Rotary Crab Feast last August
--Yoga blocks made from the wine corks Annapolis Green recycles
--Buy a Lady a Drink Stella Artois chalices – a great gift for a great cause: Clean drinking water for women and their families
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Historic Annapolis is Hiring!
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Historic Annapolis currently has openings for two full-time positions.
Executive Assistant
The Executive Assistant is responsible for supporting the operations of the President's Office for Historic Annapolis, with particular attention on serving as the first line of communication for the organization. He/She will report to the President and CEO, but will also take direction from the Executive Vice President (EVP). For full job description, please click
here.
Curator of Collections
The primary focus of this role over the coming months will be the development of a Collections Management Plan and preparations for our new permanent exhibit. The Curator of Collections is a collaborative and resourceful team member with proficiency in the care, management, and exhibition of significant collections, and extensive knowledge of Anglo-American material culture and Maryland history.
For full job description, please click
here
.
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New Grant Opportunity Announced for African American Historical Site Preservation
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The Trust’s
announcement
says the project will “[uplift] the largely overlooked contributions of African Americans by establishing a grant fund for the protection and restoration of African-American historical sites.”
The trust is partnering with The Ford, Open Society and JPBFoundations, along with a
council of civic and academic leader
s,
to raise $25 million for the fund. That money will support restoration costs, research about preservation’s economic impact on African American communities and community outreach. The statement adds that the fund will enable the trust’s
Hands-On Preservation Experience Crew
—a program that trains high school students in the technical side of historic preservation—to contribute to fund-targeted preservation efforts.
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Four Rivers Heritage Area | 410-222-1805 | heritage_area@aacounty.org | fourriversheritage.org
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