NEWS FROM CHESAPEAKE CROSSROADS |
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Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area Rebranding Rollout |
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Please join the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area as we cross the finish line in our Rebranding Rollout and celebrate our new identity as the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area here in Anne Arundel County!
SAVE THE DATE of Thursday, May 26, 3 to 5 p.m.!
WHO: All our stakeholders who participated in and supported the Rebranding process
WHAT: An outdoor celebration party!
WHERE: Historic Linthicum Walks, one of our newly-added sites in the County! Address: 2295 Davidsonville Road, Gambrills, MD
WHEN: Thursday, May 26, 3 to 5 p.m.
Refreshments will be served. We'll have a table where our partners can share their latest flyers and announcements, bring whatever news you have to share! In order to help in planning, please RSVP to heritage_area@aacounty.org to let our team know you are coming, many thanks!
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Virtual Lecture - A Return to 1774: The 21st Century Restoration of the James Brice House, Part II |
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Tuesday, May 17
7:00 pm
Organization: Historic Annapolis
In celebration of Preservation Month, join Michael K. Day, Senior Vice President, Capital Projects at Historic Annapolis, as he offers a continued behind-the-scenes look at the restoration of the James Brice House, dating back to 1774. Day will explore the daunting task of researching all of its inhabitants throughout the centuries, while investigating and painstakingly restoring the mansion to its original appearance in 1774.
Mostly shrouded in mystery for decades, the James Brice House Restoration Project will allow it to be open to the public like it never has before. A Q&A with Michael Day will follow the lecture.
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Green Drinks for GreenGive |
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Thursday, May 19
5:30-7:30 pm
Annapolis Market House
25 Market Space, Annapolis
Annapolis Green will host their third Green Drinks Annapolis of 2022, this time featuring five incredible GreenGive partners. There will be great drinks, food, composting, music, information, and fabulous atmosphere at this iconic Annapolis gathering spot!
Featured GreenGive partners: Arundel Rivers Federation, Friends of Jug Bay, Spa Creek Conservancy, Unity Gardens, Watershed Stewards Academy, and Annapolis Green.
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Odenton Heritage Society Annual Meeting |
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Thursday, May 19
7:00-8:30 pm
Odenton Heritage Society Center
1367 Odenton Road, Odenton
Join the Odenton Heritage Society at their Annual Board, Membership and Election Meeting on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the OHS Center at 7:00 PM.
They will hold a brief business meeting with reports on the status of their organization and the election of OHS Officers and Directors.
They will continue to celebrate Odenton’s 150 years Anniversary as Roger White will be giving a 30 minute presentation on “How Railroads Shaped Odenton”. Roger White is the OHS Director of Museums. Roger has 32 years, thus far, in researching the History of Odenton. He worked 41 years for the Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of American History. He retired in January of this year as a Curator Emeritus.
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Goshen Farm Family Days Continue Saturday! |
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Saturday, May 21
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Historic Goshen Farm and Educational Center
1420 Cape St. Claire Road, Annapolis
A day to explore all the features at Goshen Farm! With over 10 environmental literacy activities provided by Broadneck High School students. It’s an Open House geared toward young learners and their families. Activity stations will be open from 10 am – noon and from 1 pm to 3 pm each day. From noon to 1 pm is a great time to picnic on the farm!
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The Archaeology of Jug Bay: A Hike through History |
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Saturday, May 21
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
1361 Wrighton Rd, Lothian
Join expert archaeologist Dr. Andrew (Drew) Webster, from the Anne Arundel County’s Cultural Resources Section, to hike from the Jug Bay’s Visitor Center to the Jug Bay River Farm (approximately 3-4 miles). Along the hike you will learn about the many archaeological findings and research sites ranging in occupations from 13,000 years ago to the historic period. Drew will talk about how these archaeological sites inform us about past ways of life for people occupying the landscape of Jug Bay. The hike will include an artifact show-and-tell. Ages: 12 years old and up.
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Stretch & Sketch: Yoga & Drawing at the Mansion |
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Saturday, May 21
10:30-11:30 am
Hammond-Harwood House
19 Maryland Ave, Annapolis
In this program of the Art and Wellness Series, Stretch and Sketch, you will:
- View and discuss the painting of the Callahan Sisters by Charles Willson Peale.
- Choose a painting in the museum and sketch while discussing drawing techniques (materials provided).
- Do a stretching session in the garden with breathing techniques to help promote good posture and relieve stress.
Megan Houst will be guiding a gentle yoga flow, accessible for all-levels. The practice will be focused to help students tap into their creativity, and connect deeper with mind, body, and soul. Please dress comfortably, bring a mat or a towel and any other props that you use to honor your practice.
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Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks Summer Programs |
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Summer Program registration through Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks is now open!
Summer is coming and holds the promise of enjoying time outdoors and fun in the sun! The Department of Recreation and Parks has many great activities planned to keep your entire family content and busy this time of year. From swimming at our aquatic centers to our summer concert series in parks, fitness classes to
outdoor hikes around the county, and after school programs to our
plethora of summer camps, there is something for ALL!!
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Let's Continue Talking About...Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility in the Arts |
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Thursday, May 19
11:00 am
Conversation III - Partnering for Impact
This virtual, one-hour program will give you the tools you need to strengthen DEIA within your organization's operations and outreach.
Guest Speaker: Rob Levit / Executive Director of Creating Communities
Rob Levit is an acclaimed leader, sought-after organizational consultant, and strategic advisor to nonprofit, educational, and government organizations. As the Executive Director of Creating Communities, Rob and his team have delivered innovative arts programs to hundreds of children, youth, and families in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County for more than 15 years. Creating Communities received the 2020 Celebration of Philanthropy Innovation Award from the CFAAC for its service during the pandemic.
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The “Maiden Factor” Ship to Arrive May 17 at City Dock in Annapolis for 16-Day Stay |
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The Maiden Factor ship will arrive in Annapolis on May 17 for a 16-Day stay as part of her world tour encouraging women in Science, Technology Engineering and Math (STEM). Maiden was the first all-female team to participate in the Whitbread Round the World Race and is a global ambassador for the empowerment of women and girls through education. After a Chesapeake Bay flotilla rendezvous at 10 a.m., Maiden will arrive at City Dock for an 11 a.m. welcoming ceremony.
Throughout the week, Maiden will be available for tours and educational opportunities. On Friday, May 20 the crew will screen the Maiden documentary at Annapolis Summer Garden Theater (Time TBD).
The Maiden is currently sailing around the world (Charleston is their most recent port of-call) to promote, The Maiden Factor, a non-profit which supports girls’ education and gender equality.
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The Historic African American Cemetery Report is Posted! |
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By June 15, 2022, please use this comment form to share your feedback on the report. Your feedback will inform the final report submitted to the Maryland legislature this summer.
You are also invited to attend the public meeting to be held next Monday, May 23, 2022 at 5:00pm EDT via Zoom.
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Deadline Extended for 2022 Network to Freedom Grants |
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Network to Freedom Grants, funded by the 400 Years of African American History Commission, in collaboration with the Association for the Study of African American Life and History and National Park Service, have extended the deadline for submitting grant proposals. Proposals will be accepted through June 19, 2022. Previously submitted proposals do not need to be re-submitted.
This year, there are two types of grants available:
- Existing Network to Freedom sites may apply for competitive grants ($100,000 available, between $1000-$10,000 each) for preservation and restoration of buildings associated with the Underground Railroad, for interpretation, and for additional historical research.
- Historic sites interested in joining the Network to Freedom may apply for competitive grants ($50,000 available, up to $5000 each) to support research and preparation of Network to Freedom applications. These grants are available to the public and do not have to be associated with an existing Network to Freedom member. As a requirement of the grant, recipients must submit their application to the Network to Freedom within six months of the date of the award.
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Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area | 410-222-1805 | heritage_area@aacounty.org | chesapeakecrossroads.org |
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