Save the Dates: The Maryland Day Celebration Weekend will be March 19-21, 2021 |
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Save the Dates:
Friday, March 19 through Sunday March 21, 2021
The signature annual collaborative event of our area, the Maryland Day Celebration weekend, will take place this year on March 19-21, 2021. The event will be a "hybrid" of virtual and in-person events, as our partner sites make plans to safely reopen again this year.
The theme will be Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and our partners are planning a wide range of NEW offerings, stories, and
programming for this event. Mark your calendars, and watch for announcements as we get closer to the dates! Thank you!
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Virtual Lecture - The Present Discontents: News from 1770 Annapolis |
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Tuesday, January 12
7:00 pm
Organization: Historic Annapolis
Two hundred fifty years ago, Annapolis had been Maryland's capital for 75 of the province's 136 years. No one knew it yet, but the countdown was already on to the end of the colonial era, start of the Revolutionary War, and the rise of an independent American nation. Glenn E. Campbell, Senior Historian of Historic Annapolis, tells the story of Annapolis in 1770, a year when, as William Eddis wrote, "a spirit of discontent and opposition [was] universally predominant in the colonies."
Cost: $15 per household for General Admission; $10 per household for HA Members and Volunteers.
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Lunch and Learn: What Role Should Archivists Play in the National Debate over Public Monuments? |
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Thursday, January 14
1:00 pm
Organization: Maryland State Archives
Presented by The Maryland State Archives in collaboration with The Enoch Pratt Free Library and The Maryland Four Centuries Project.
Speaker: Timothy D. Baker, State Archivist and Commissioner of Land Patents
This presentation will explore how examination of the historical record can provide context and thus help to inform discussions regarding monuments in our public spaces.
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Virtual Event: Chesapeake Bay Waterfowl: Exploring and Solving Mysteries |
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Thursday, January 14
7:00 pm
Organization: Annapolis Maritime Museum
Dr. Matthew C. Perry, Scientist Emeritus at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, will discuss the history of waterfowl in the Bay from the time of Captain John Smith to the present-day as they compete with humans for optimum habitat, discuss Chesapeake Bay studies of the Canvasback, King of the Bay, and latest tracking studies of Seaducks using satellite telemetry, and explore how species such as mute swans, Canada geese, and snow geese, are destroying habitat for other waterfowl species.
Registration is required. Lectures are $10 or free for AMM Members First Mate and above.
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Panelists sought for 2021-2022 Folklife Apprenticeship grants |
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The Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) is seeking panelists to review Folklife Apprenticeship grants for the 2022 fiscal year. Offered annually, Folklife Apprenticeship grants fund the teaching of skills from a master to a learner artist in the traditional arts. During the study period, a master artist passes down her or his knowledge to a learner artist in an effort to support the vitality of traditional arts in Maryland.
Folklife Apprenticeship panelists are paid $350.00 for their service, which includes the responsibilities listed below. MSAC staff provide support throughout the process. Please note that, currently, all panelist activities are held virtually. All panelists:
- Attend a 90-minute panelist orientation, which includes a focus on uncovering implicit bias.
- Independently read and score grant applications by the established deadlines. Scores and comments are submitted online.
- Attend one panel of approximately two to four hours, depending on the number of applications received.
MSAC is committed to providing the training and flexibility that ensures the regular addition of new panelists to its review panels. In addition to regular orientation sessions, panelists are encouraged to reach out to relevant program staff to ensure their experience is both professionally useful to them and in alignment with MSAC needs. Apply to be a panelist.
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Live Webinar -- AASLH Conversations: Augmenting Engagement |
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Thursday, January 14
3:00 pm
Organization: American Association for State and Local History
David Trowbridge (Marshall University/Clio app) will showcase new features to Clio, a completely free virtual tour app developed with support from NEH and others. Joining David will be an NEH representative to discuss how people and organizations might use Clio, and a staff member from a small history site will share how they have used the app to engage with visitors. Join us for an exciting conversation about how you can use the Clio app (no special tech experience needed!) to promote and share the work your institution is doing and learn how your organization might use a resource like Clio as part of a grant.
COST: $5 AASLH Members / $10 Nonmembers/ Free for anyone by using promo code below
PROMO CODE: If you or your organization are facing financial strain due to COVID-19, please use the promo code FREEWBR20 to waive the registration fee for this webinar.
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Tell Your Story of 2020 to the Smithsonian |
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Historians will remember 2020—a time of pandemic, economic crisis, police violence, and protest.
But how does it feel to be part of history? The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History wants to gather an inclusive, wide-ranging, and personal record of this moment—a digital time capsule for future generations and a place for conversation right now.
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REMINDER: MHAA Application Cycle Information - Intent to Apply Deadline is January 29 |
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There is a recorded webinar available to watch, click here to view it. The information shared does not change in the webinars, but you might want the chance to ask questions in a live webinar. This year, the MHAA staff is holding "Office Hours" to answer grant questions, find the hours here.
For first time applicants, here is an overview: MHAA provides dollar-for-dollar matching grants for capital and non-capital projects located within Maryland's 13 certified heritage areas. Non-profit organizations, local jurisdictions, state agencies, and federal agencies are all eligible to apply. To reiterate, the project must take place in a certified local heritage area; please talk with your heritage area Director to clarify this if you are unsure. Non-capital MHAA grants are awarded for up to $50,000 per project, while Capital MHAA grants are awarded for up to $100,000 per project. These grants must be matched dollar-for-dollar. Projects seeking less than $5,000 in grant funding are not eligible for MHAA project grants. MHAA requires that both capital and non-capital projects support heritage tourism-related activities or infrastructure. Resources to assist applicants, such as sample applications and project guidelines, are found on this site: https://mht.maryland.gov/heritageareas_partners.shtml
An online "Intent to Apply" form is due no later than 11:59 pm on January 29, 2021. Completing this form will allow you to access the online application. Full applications are due online on March 1, 2021 in this heritage area (deadlines for the full applications are set by each of the 13 heritage areas for their applicants.) Grant awards will be announced in July of 2021.
If you are planning an application in the Four Rivers Heritage Area, please send an e-mail to heritage_area@aacounty.org to schedule a phone call or Zoom meeting with our Director, Carol Benson. Thank you!
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Digital Collections Internship at Maryland Center for History and Culture |
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The H. Furlong Baldwin Library at the Maryland Center for History and Culture is offering a remote, paid Joseph Kohl Digital Collections Internship for the spring semester. The intern will gain a practical understanding of metadata standards and best practices in digital collections, along with experience using the archival management system ArchivesSpace and digital asset management system (DAMS) ResourceSpace.
This is a great opportunity for a student or recent graduate to gain hands-on technical experience and help improve collection accessibility. The H. Furlong Baldwin Library seeks an enthusiastic candidate to assist with metadata cleanup, enhancement, and consolidation within our digital collections. The intern will work directly with the Library Director and Digital Collections & Metadata Librarian.
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Volunteers Needed at Captain Avery Museum |
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Calling All Volunteers!
The Captain Avery Museum is looking for folks who can help out Bill Mitchell in the Raingarden - Any time of year - there's always lots to do. Get some fresh air and learn how our garden grows!
They are also looking for a few good people to help out on the Maintenance Committee. Right now, they would like to spruce up some of the outdoor boat exhibits, and restore the swing sets from the bygone days of Our Place.
If you are interested, email Donna at programs@captainaverymuseum.org.
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Naval Academy Business Services Division Hiring |
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The Naval Academy Business Services Division is expanding their team! They are currently accepting applications for several vacancies including Barista, General Manager, and Information Technology Specialist.
Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD) is an integral part of every midshipman’s life, providing myriad products and services that are an essential part of Academy life.
Among its services, NABSD operates various retail and dining establishments on the Naval Academy Yard. 100% – Every dollar of profit raised through the sale of goods and services allows NABSD to support the Brigade of Midshipmen by enhancing their cultural and educational experience through funding of club sports, extracurricular activities and many other quality of life functions.
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Four Rivers Heritage Area | 410-222-1805 | heritage_area@aacounty.org | fourriversheritage.org |
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