Our Stakeholders are invited to participate in Listening Sessions this week as part of our Five-Year Planning Process. These will be led by our Five-Year Planning Consultant, Rob Forloney. We look forward to your input. Please plan to attend ONE session, and not both.

Wednesday, October 26, 4-6 p.m., in-person session, at Wiley H. Bates Legacy Center, 1101 Smithville Street, Annapolis. There is plenty of FREE parking, either on the street in front of the complex, or a lower lot accessed through the side road, S. Villa Avenue. The Center is on the right side of the front courtyard facing Smithville Street. Refreshments will be served.

Thursday, October 27, 4-6 p.m., via zoom. Topic: Chesapeake Crossroads Second Stakeholder Listening Session

Time: Oct 27, 2022 04:00 PM Eastern Time. Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83851910743?pwd=ZHVJY1pldHlic1VyV3c3VXd5OUpNdz09

Rob will be asking: How do you see your organization working with us in the next 5 years? Do you have any mandates or initiatives that we can help you fulfill or achieve? Any projects or objectives you’d like to see accomplished that we can help with? What do you see as things we should be doing to bolster our mutual objectives?  

More than one individual from a stakeholder organization is welcome to attend.

Celebrate history, heritage and excellence as the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area celebrates its Nineteenth Annual Heritage Awards! These awards recognize individuals, organizations, programs and achievements that contribute to our community by interpreting, promoting, preserving, researching and/or supporting our historical legacy.

The event will be held on Thursday, November 10th at 5 p.m., in the Blue Heron Room at Quiet Waters Park. Tickets are $10 per person at Eventbrite or at the door. Light refreshments will be served. Please join us as we gather again to reconnect and celebrate this year’s outstanding honorees!

If you would like to purchase a ticket in advance through Eventbrite, please use this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chesapeake-crossroads-nineteenth-annual-heritage-awards-tickets-434087014947

We look forward to seeing you as we celebrate our Nineteenth Annual Heritage Awards on November 10!

October 27, 8:00 am-3:00 pm & October 28, 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Morgan State University, University Student Center

1700 E Cold Spring Ln, Baltimore

Join the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC) for their Fall 2022 Symposium: The Pursuit of Organizational Health, Healing and Wholeness in the African American Community. This exciting two-day event will be jam-packed with highly educational experiences and impactful professional development opportunities for both individuals and organizations.

There will also be a youth track for students to explore topics such as anti-bullying, healthy & positive relationships, medical careers, the civil rights movement in Maryland, and Morgan State University campus tours.

This event is presented in partnership with The Du Bois-Diggs Center for Race and Social Justice at Morgan State University, The Benjamin A. Quarles Humanities and Social Science Institute at Morgan State University, and Banneker-Douglass Museum. This is a free event, but registration is required. Register for the MCAAHC Fall Symposium 2022.

Friday, October 28

4:00-6:00 pm

Hammond-Harwood House

19 Maryland Ave., Annapolis

Join Hammond-Harwood House for their annual Pumpkin Walk! Come celebrate the spooky season with games, crafts and a costume parade around the mansion. This event will also feature a brief tour of the mansion to introduce children to colonial superstitions and the special architecture of the Hammond-Harwood House. This family event is an Annapolis tradition not to be missed! Costumes encouraged. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. $10 Per child. $5 Members.

Other events at Hammond-Harwood House this week:

• Thursday, October 27 - Peale Portrait Tour
• Saturday, October 29 - Full Moon Tour

Saturday, October 29

4:00-9:00 pm

Maryland Hall

801 Chase Street, Annapolis

The Day of the Dead Festival, organized by the City of Annapolis Office of Community Services, will include a kid’s zone, vendors and artists, a Latino art gallery, an altar, professional photo portraits of those that come in dress and/or have traditional face painting, face painting booths, and a full program on stage including traditional dance groups of Latin American origin, Latin American musicians, salsa class, and a DJ throughout the event. The event is free and open to the public.

Thursday, October 27 – Friday, October 28 – Saturday, October 29 – Sunday, October 30

7:30-9:10 pm

Meet at the Market House Park

25 Market Space, Annapolis

Looking for ghost tours in Maryland? On Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays during the month of October, Annapolis Tours by Watermark is partnering with Historic Annapolis to offer Special Historic Hauntings.

Your spirited guide will lead you through the dark alleys, spooky side streets, and lesser-known haunted sites of the old and creaky town of Annapolis. Hear from real diary entries and newspaper articles of what frightened early 18th century folks. Also included is a stop inside historic Hogshead, where you will be immersed in the tales of those living in Annapolis during the Revolutionary War. Listen to stories of spirits that linger in the mist, and explore one of Annapolis’ best-known cemeteries. Special Historic Hauntings takes you back to a time of superstition and legend. And who knows, after a trip inside Hogshead, your own story may be added to the history of Annapolis!

Cost: Adults, $26; Children (3-11), $15; Infants (2 and under), Free. Historic Hauntings is presented in partnership with Watermark.

Saturday, October 29 & Sunday, October 30

10:15 am-4:00 pm

Historic London Town and Gardens

839 Londontown Road, Edgewater

Join historian, educator, and 18th century cook, Rebecca Suerdieck, as she teaches a day-long class on colonial cooking methods and recipes. ​

Pre-registration is required. Limited spots available. Must be 16 years or older. Register for the Hearth Cooking Workshop.

Other events at Historic London Town and Gardens this week:

• Thursday, October 27 - AACPL Family Story Time

Sunday, November 6

1:00-4:00 pm

Odenton Heritage Society Historical Center

1367 Odenton Road, Odenton

Three jewels of the Odenton Historic District, all listed on the National Register of Historic Places, will share the spotlight in a photo display at the Odenton Heritage Society open house on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Longtime community centers in the west Anne Arundel railroad town, the 1917 Citizens State Bank, 1918 Epiphany Chapel and Church House, and 1912 Old Masonic Hall also reflect Odenton’s importance during World War I, when soldiers at nearby Camp Meade brought new demands to the home front.

An educational museum scavenger hunt will be available for young visitors. Hours at the open house are from 1 pm to 4 pm. Admission to the OHS Historical Center, located at 1367 Odenton Road, is FREE.

Save the Date!

2023 Maryland Land Conservation Conference

October 4 - 5, 2023 -- YES, 2023!

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Annapolis

Forever Maryland is proud to announce that the 2023 Maryland Land Conservation Conference will be at the Annapolis Crown Plaza Hotel on October 4-5, 2023.

This special two-day conference, in Annapolis, MD, will feature more than 50 local, state, and national speakers.

The Annapolis Arts District invites you to attend the October Annapolis Arts District Networking Happy Hour. Come out and meet others that are part of the Annapolis Arts District community. Here is your chance to meet your neighbors in the local arts community and network with those that have partnered with the Annapolis Arts District or have businesses, organizations, events in or near the Annapolis Arts District.

The Annapolis Networking Event is Thursday, October 27th from 5pm to 7pm at Rams Head Tavern, 33 West Street, Annapolis, MD. 

RSVP to annapolisartsdistrict@gmail.com

This fall, MSAC is facilitating a public-led revision of the Independent Artist Award (IAA) program, which has recognized achievement by Maryland artists making work independent of institutions or organizations. This revision effort is based on data collected since 2020 from applicants, panelists, and award winners, who have made suggestions on how to improve the IAA program’s service to the public. The next step of this process is to identify a panel of editors who will work with MSAC staff to further refine the suggestions into clear policy recommendations, which will be carefully considered as MSAC further develops the IAA program.

Consider completing an application to serve as an editor in this process. All selected editors will be expected to:

• Become familiar with previously collected data and current MSAC efforts to support artists through the IAA program.
• Work with MSAC staff to consider how to improve the service of the IAA program to Maryland artists in light of other MSAC opportunities, including the Grants for Artists program, set to pilot in winter 2023.
• Participate in at least two virtual meetings discussing the above issues and developing procedure and policy recommendations for further consideration by MSAC staff, council, and Department of Commerce leadership.

Deadline: Friday, November 11, 2022

Apply online to serve as an editor. For questions, visit MSAC’s Independent Artist Awards page or contact Senior Program Director Chad Buterbaugh at chad.buterbaugh@maryland.gov or 443.469.8239.

The Maryland Center for History and Culture (MCHC) seeks a dynamic, imaginative person to oversee the institution’s H. Furlong Baldwin Library, which houses a unique and nationally significant collection of manuscripts, rare books, photographic and print holdings, and a range of audio and digital collections. The France-Merrick Director of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library will articulate a clear vision for the library, advocate for its advancement, participate in larger, statewide efforts, and guide the daily functions of the library.

The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced team player who has overseen diverse collections, is knowledgeable about digital asset management, and who enjoys interfacing with the public and a variety of stakeholders, from scholars and community members to donors and trustees. The France-Merrick Director of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library will be a member of MCHC’s senior staff and will interact with all departments to create relevant, innovative programming and library initiatives. They will be flexible and enthusiastic and enjoy tackling a diverse range of responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in the collection management of archival materials, including digital preservation and preventive conservation.

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