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Tomorrow! Annapolis Port Marker Webinar |
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Wednesday, February 16
3:00 pm, via Zoom
Organization: Four Rivers Heritage Area
Janice Hayes-Williams will present a short webinar (40 minutes, plus Q-and-A) about the plans in Annapolis to install a Port Marker as part of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) program that recognizes designated locations as a “Site of Memory,” associated with the Slave Route.
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Save the Date! Persistence, Purpose, and Preservation:
Rosenwald Schools in Anne Arundel County
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Saturday, February 26
11:00 am
Organization: Galesville Community Center Organization
Join the Galesville Community Center Organization, Inc. for a free online public program to launch an innovative local history project titled “Persistence, Purpose, and Preservation: Rosenwald Schools in Anne Arundel County.” The online program will be available live on the Galesville Community Center Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/GalesvilleCommunityCenter.
The program will introduce this County-wide Rosenwald School history project, provide an overview of the history and legacy of Rosenwald Schools, and share information about how the public can get involved.
The project will result in a documentary film that is set to premiere in 2023. The film will include oral interviews with former students, teachers and school staff; former administrators; civil rights activists, landowners, and community members with connections to the twenty-three Rosenwald schools built in Anne Arundel County between 1921 and 1932.
This project is funded with grants from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, Maryland Humanities, and Anne Arundel County Arts and Cultural Resources.
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New Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Microsite Promotes Black History 365 Days a Year |
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The Banneker-Douglass Museum (BDM) and Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) have announced the creation of a newly launched Black History 365 microsite that makes it easy for interested individuals to celebrate the heritage and culture of the people of the African Diaspora in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County all year long.
Spearheaded by the Banneker-Douglass Museum and curated by Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County, Black History 365 is a compilation of videos, blogs, resources, and events from a myriad of sources that provides insights into the lives of generations of individuals of the African Diaspora.
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Captain Avery Museum’s Winter Luncheon: ‘Where Tour Buses Won’t Go’ |
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Wednesday, February 16
11:30 am
Organization: Captain Avery Museum
Join the Captain Avery Museum for this exciting series! Sold Out In-person. Virtual Only.
Jay Anderson, author, artist, and educator, holds a Ph.D. in Language, Literacy, and Socio-cultural Studies. He will be speaking about adventures from his recent book, 'Where Tour Buses Won't Go' and recount his extreme travels in India / Jammu-Kashmir - with tales of back-alley intrigue, colorful pageantry and tiger country. Jay continues his signature-style, cultural investigation as 'The Other'.
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Thursday, February 17
6:00 pm
Organization: Banneker-Douglass Museum
This discussion will explore why and how reparations should and can be paid to Black communities affected by legacies of systemic oppression, such as slavery and racial violence, in the United States. The conversation will focus deeply on the urgency of reparations and how we all can be a part of this important restorative process. Topics will include the past and present economic implications of slavery and racial violence on Black people in the U.S., among other issues.
Discussion will be between Dr. David Fakunle, Chair of the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and Ms. Maxine Gross, Chair of Lakeland Heritage Project.
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AMM Winter Lecture - Commodore Matthew C. Perry: Sailor, Diplomat, Naval Educator |
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Thursday, February 17
7:00 pm
Organization: Annapolis Maritime Museum
Join Annapolis Maritime Museum virtually for their annual winter lecture series hosted over Zoom. Admission is $10 per person for non-members and FREE for First Mate and above members.
Presenter: Dr. Matthew C. Perry | Scientist Emeritus
- This presentation will discuss Commodore Matthew Perry’s early accomplishments in
- 1820-30s at sea fighting piracy, claiming Key West for the U.S.A., repatriating free slaves to
- Africa, and repressing illegal slave trade.
- His leadership with naval steam power and commanding first steam-powered ships,
- including during the Mexican War and the expedition to Japan, where his successful Treaty of Peace and Amity ended over 200 years of isolation by Japan.
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Webinar - Strategies for Fundraising Success with a Small Development Team
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Wednesday, February 16
1:00 pm
Organization: Network for Good
Think you can’t drive major fundraising results with a development team of 5 people or less? Think again!
Join nonprofit expert Alyssa Wright to learn clear, tangible ways to structure your 1–5-person development team and find success in raising funds and retaining donors. Set realistic expectations and start to grow a community of supporters who stay in the work with you for the long haul.
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Harriet Tubman 2022 Women's History Month Women of Courage Video Contest |
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In celebration of the bicentennial of the4 birth date of Harriet Tubman, the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture is pleased to announce our inaugural Harriet Tubman 2022 Women's History Month Women of Courage Video Contest. In order to honor the life of Maryland's native daughter, they invite ALL Marylanders who have been inspired by the legacy of Harriet Tubman to submit videos that embrace one or all of the three following Tubman topics:
- "Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope” (Women’s History Month Theme)
- “Dear Ms. Tubman...”
- "I was the conductor of the Underground Railroad for eight years, and I can say what most conductors can’t say—I never ran my train off the track and I never lost a passenger.” --Harriet Tubman
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Make Your Plans Now for Maryland Day Weekend |
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We are so excited to announce that Maryland Day 2022 will take place the weekend of March 25-27, 2022. This will be the event’s 15th year! As always, this collaborative effort has added new sites and events for you to explore with the whole family!
We are adding new events as they come in; please use the event website, www.marylandday.org, to view up-to-date information and plan your visit!
What is Maryland Day? Maryland Day Weekend is a unique heritage-based group of events throughout Anne Arundel County. Maryland Day celebrations in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County are a hit with all ages seeking to experience the local history, culture and heritage of the region. Plan to visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County for the weekend as we open our doors to over 40 locations for free or just $1 (with some virtual programming, too!), and share fun, affordable reasons to experience the area with friends and family.
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Annapolis Maritime Museum Volunteer Open House |
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The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM) invites you to a Volunteer Open House to be held on February 21, 2022 from 4:00-6:00PM in the Museum’s Bay Room. Meet volunteer captains, enjoy beverages and light fare, and learn how you can use your skills and passion to give back to your local community.
AMM’s current group of 270 volunteers serve over 8,000 hours annually at our Museum, Park Campus, and on the skipjack, Wilma Lee. No pre-registration is required for the open house. Current volunteers will be on hand to discuss all opportunities at this event. Those who are unable to attend but are interested in volunteering can email volunteercaptain@amaritime.org or visit amaritime.org/support/volunteer to fill out an interest form.
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Grants for Arts Organizations Opening Soon |
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Open February 20-March 20, 2022
Small-to-medium nonprofit arts organizations will be eligible for funding to help overcome negative financial impacts of the pandemic.
The local arts community suffered severe financial losses over the last two years, as a result of COVID-19 related closures and cancellations. In response, County Executive Steuart Pittman has made funding from the American Rescue Plan Act available to the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County for two funding programs, to help artists and arts organizations compensate for financial losses due to the pandemic.
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Four Rivers Heritage Area | 410-222-1805 | heritage_area@aacounty.org | fourriversheritage.org |
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