Do you enjoy learning about and discussing community-based projects related to history, cultural traditions, and natural resources? Would you like to participate in the distribution of State funds that help boost local economies through place-based experiences?

The Maryland Heritage Areas Program is accepting applications and nominations for grant reviewers. If you are interested (or you know someone who would be a good fit) in serving as a grant reviewer, please fill out the application/nomination form by following the link below. You will be asked about your (or your nominee’s) experience in fields related to the Maryland Heritage Areas Program. 

Note: if you currently serve on the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, one of the boards of directors for the 13 local heritage areas, or one of the grants review committees for the 13 local heritage areas, you are NOT eligible to serve on this panel. Likewise, if you are currently employed by one of the 13 local heritage areas, you are NOT eligible to serve on this panel.

Apply to be a MHAA Grant Review Panelist.

Thursday, December 8

5:00-6:30 pm

Hammond-Harwood House

19 Maryland Ave, Annapolis

The Hammond-Harwood House is inviting you to a Yuletide Open House on Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm to see the seasonal decorations presented by the Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland & Annapolis area Garden Clubs.

With a musical performance by the Renaissance Singers of Annapolis.

Buy tickets to the Yuletide Open House.

Other Hammond-Harwood House events this week:

• December 11 - Tick-Tock 60 Minutes with the Clocks

Celebrate the season and join the new holiday tour of Historic Annapolis's William Paca House (186 Prince George Street, Annapolis). Bring family and friends to enjoy the elegant decorations, learn about 18th century Maryland holiday traditions, and stories of Christmases past. The guided, one-hour candlelit tour highlights how the Paca household prepared for their holiday guests. The historic home is ready to greet you with music, garlands, a sweet treat, and a take-home recipe!

Advance registration recommended, space is limited. Register for Holiday Spirit Tour: Yuletide Traditions at the William Paca House.

Cost: $15 General Admission; $10 for HA Members, Volunteers, and Military; $7 Children (3-17); Free for Children 2 and under.

This event will also be offered on the following dates:

Friday, December 9 at 4 pm

Saturday, December 10 at 11 am

Monday, December 12 at 11 am

Friday, December 16 at 4 pm

Saturday, December 17 at 4 pm

Monday, December 19 at 11 am

Monday, December 26 at 11 am

Other Historic Annapolis events this week:

December 11 - Hands-On History Day: Recollections of World War II

Thursday, December 8

5:30-7:30 pm

Maryland Hall

801 Chase St, Annapolis

Green Drinks will be in the new Community Room at Maryland Hall. This month's event celebrates not only the season but also the activities and opportunities that event sponsor, Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area, is known for, as our organization celebrates our larger boundaries, new partners, and new brand! We’ll also celebrate Maryland Hall’s commitment to sustainability as events in the Community Room will all be Zero-Waste.

Event partner Greenstreet Gardens will create a holiday fantasy land with garlands, wreaths, a nine-foot tree, and over 1000 lights and cheerful décor. Caliente Grill is going to provide Latin American appetizers! The menu will include such treats as mini tacos, pupusas, chips and salsa and more. Delicioso!

Thursday, December 8

1:00 pm

Organizer: Presented in partnership with The Maryland State Archives and The Maryland Four Centuries Project

On December 23, 1783, General George Washington stepped into the Senate Chamber in a brand new Maryland Statehouse and resigned his military commission before an almost powerless US Congress. As the eight year war for American independence ended, General Washington was the recognized leader of the new United States. His resignation, recognizing that the civilian government had jurisdiction over its military forces, created international shock waves that still reverberate today. Public historian Burt Kummerow will highlight the background of the December resignation, its implications for the future of the new United States and George Washington’s background that led from his hot-blooded and ambitious youth to that extraordinary moment in 1783 Annapolis.

View Virtual Meeting Information for Washington Resigns - How George Washington's Career led to Annapolis in 1783.

Saturday, December 10

11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Banneker-Douglass Museum

84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

Join Banneker-Douglass Museum for their 2022 Kwanzaa celebration! This year’s festivities will focus on the creativity (Kuumba) of the people of the African Diaspora. We will highlight the museum’s current exhibit, The Radical Voice of Blackness Speaks of Resistance and Joy, while presenting live African dance and storytelling performances, Black-owned businesses, and delicious food.

RSVP for the Annual Kwanzaa Celebration.

The Muddy Creek Artists Guild is very excited to invite everyone to its 13th annual "Pop-Up" Holiday Art Sale, “Gifts from the Arts.” The show will be held December 9-11, 2022, at 179 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater, Md. 21037 (Main Street at South River Colony Shopping Center). The show is free and open to the public—masks appreciated.

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The Muddy Creek Artists Guild is a roving band of intrepid artists whose mission is to support and promote the original art of southern Anne Arundel County artists. In its Holiday Show, the Guild will present a professional art gallery experience, featuring a wide range of subjects and influences, from abstract to realism. You will see how our special Chesapeake Bay inspires the work of several of our artists. The art displays a wide variety of media, including painting, pottery, photography, jewelry, glass, mixed media, and textiles. The show provides a great opportunity to engage with local artists, as well as shop for unique artworks and gift items. The Muddy Creek Artists have been actively working this past year to bring you work that has not been previously shown, including new and challenging work by an influx of new South County members/artists. There will be hundreds of one-of-a-kind, brilliantly conceived works for you to enjoy and purchase.

Arts Education in Maryland Schools (AEMS) 3rd Annual Arts Education Symposium on Anti-Racism returns with keynote speaker Ivory Toldson Ph.D., national director of Education Innovation and Research for the NAACP, professor of counseling psychology at Howard University and editor-in-chief of The Journal of Negro Education. Participate in healing and learning sessions in affinity spaces with expert facilitators, collaborate in anti-racism arts education breakouts for each arts discipline, and more. This is a virtual conference for arts educators and teaching artists. This event will take place virtually on Saturday, February 4 from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Early registration starting at $10 is open through December 31. Reserve your spot today by clicking here.

The Community Programs Specialist is a new part-time position in the Department of Education and Interpretation at Historic Annapolis (HA). The Specialist will work alongside a mission-oriented team of individuals who are committed to creating and delivering high-quality community engagement programs for our organization. In this position, the Specialist is responsible for all aspects of HA’s community programs and activities at HA sites, including the Museum of Historic Annapolis, the William Paca House and Garden, the James Brice House, Hogshead, and the Waterfront Warehouse.

Click here for the full job description.

Interested applications should submit a cover letter and resume, including salary requirements, to Ms. Lucy Mikhailova at lucy.mikhailova@annapolis.org by December 15, 2022.

Chesapeake Crossroads is Hiring!

We are hiring! As our workload expands, the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area is looking for a part-time Contractual Coordinator, with a great opportunity for advancement for the right person! Our fast-paced, small office seeks an energetic problem-solver who is well-versed in Microsoft Office, WordPress, social media, and more.

A background in heritage programming, planning, marketing, and grants management is a plus. We seek someone highly reliable, self-motivated, detail-oriented, flexible, and a “people-person”!

Work is both virtual and in-person in our office at the Arundel Center in Downtown Annapolis. Interested candidates should send an e-mail to heritage_area@aacounty.org to receive more information. Thank you!

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