NEWS FROM CHESAPEAKE CROSSROADS
May 3, 2022
Reminder - Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area Announces New “Small Changes” Grant Funding Opportunity
BIG CHANGES are in the works for ALTSCHA, Inc., as it transitions to its new brand, “Chesapeake Crossroads,” with expanded boundaries that includes many new partners.

SMALL CHANGES funds can assist our small heritage-related partner organizations (annual budgets of $100,000 or less) with this transition as well. The vision for this grant fund is to give a “boost” to smaller organizations, especially those that are recently-established, that are experiencing a pressing need that, if met, will allow them to increase their effectiveness. Small Changes Grant funds could provide opportunities to strengthen the organizations, create new messaging, marketing, and enhancement of the sites and their programming. The maximum grant award is $500; no match is required.

Non-profit heritage-related organizations are eligible to apply, for projects to take place within our designated boundaries. Maximum grant award is $500. No match is required; the funds will be remitted once grant is approved. A final report is required following completion of the project.
Maryland Historical Trust Presents Annual Preservation Awards
As part of Preservation Month (May 2022), the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) will present 10 awards for noteworthy accomplishments in the preservation field, recognizing outstanding education, restoration, and revitalization projects, as well as organizational and individual leadership.

The 47th annual Maryland Preservation Awards, selected by MHT’s Board of Trustees, will be live streamed to MHT’s Facebook page throughout May. For a list of the events, go to facebook.com/marylandhistoricaltrust/events.

Join us in congratulating the two Anne Arundel County awardees!
  • Calvert Prize -Theodore “Ted” H. Mack (Anne Arundel County)
  • Excellence in Public Programming - Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park for “Our Changing Waterfront” (Anne Arundel County)
Virtual Lecture - Tempest in the Tea Pot: The Boston Tea Party
Tuesday, May 3
7:00 pm
Organization: Historic Annapolis

The Boston Tea Party was a response to the 1773 Tea Act, new legislation designed to reduce tea smuggling within the British Empire and boost the sales of tea imported to the American colonies by the East India Company, a mega corporation with an all-too-cozy relationship to the British Government. But, of course, it all backfired spectacularly. In this talk, historian Dr. Richard Bell argues that the resulting Boston Tea Party marks the first major protest in America against corporate greed and the effects of globalization.

Registration required. Cost: $15 per household for General Admission; $10 per household for HA Members & Volunteers.
Make-Your-Own Series: Mother's Day Floral Arrangements
Friday, May 6
6:00 pm
Historic Rising Sun Inn
1090 General’s Highway, Crownsville

Celebrate Mother’s Day with the very special “make-your-own” event with a beautiful flower arrangement. Choose your flowers for a one-of-a-kind arrangement made by you! The price is $55.00 for one arrangement. If you want to make additional arrangement advanced ordering is necessary. All materials and instructions are provided by professional florist, Shelly Baker, owner of Shelly’s Blossom Shop.

Register online or to avoid the online service fees, email events1753@gmail.com for alternative payment methods. Register for Make-Your-Own Mother's Day Floral Arrangements.
Crofton Plant Sale at Historic Linthicum Walks
Saturday, May 7
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Historic Linthicum Walks
2295 Davidsonville Road

Plant Hope! The big Plant Sale in Crofton is back! One hundred percent of all funds raised go to communities in need locally and around the world through Crofton Community Missions! Ample overflow parking at Crofton Middle School (2301 Davidsonville Rd, Gambrills).

On the National Register of Historic Places since 1984, Historic Linthicum Walks is a traditional, whitewashed farm house and grounds dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. The property is now owned by Anne Arundel County and administered by the Department of Recreation and Parks. Take this opportunity to visit!
Back in Thyme: A Special Mother’s Day Program
Saturday, May 7
10:00-11:00 am
Hammond-Harwood House
19 Maryland Ave, Annapolis

Enjoy this 60-minute special program in which you will investigate the colonial herb garden and learn the importance of herbs in medicine and cooking. Dana Connett will lead a tour of the kitchen of the Hammond-Harwood House, examine cooking equipment from the past, and talk about various spices.

Each participant will enjoy refreshments and create a beautiful basket and a lavender sachet (look at the sample in the photo) to take home as a special gift!

Cost to attend is $30. Space is limited, reservations are required. Please call 410-263-4683×10 or email info@hammondharwoodhouse.org.

William Paca Garden Plant Sale
Saturday, May 7 - Sunday, May 8, 2022
William Paca Garden, Enter at 1 Martin Street
Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm; Sunday, 12 pm - 4 pm

A tradition for over 40 years, the William Paca Garden Plant Sale provides the opportunity to take home a piece of history. HA volunteers personally raise over 8,000 plants - perennials, annuals, trees, vines, and vegetable starts - that represent the best of the old and the new. From heirloom tomatoes to Thomas Jefferson's favorite snail vine, you will find something here to delight. All proceeds of this beloved annual fundraiser support the programs of the William Paca Garden!

An in-person sale will be offered on Saturday,May 7 and Sunday, May 8, 2022 with capacity restrictions and required (free) pre-registration for timed entry. Entry slots will be offered every 15 minutes!
HONOR Exhibit Opening Reception - Saturday!
Saturday, May 7
Banneker-Douglass Museum
84 Franklin St, Annapolis

Join the Banneker-Douglass Museum for their latest exhibit celebrating Black women’s art, HONOR.

Honor: high respect, great esteem.

For centuries, art has been used as a way of expression. Honor the expression of six Black Maryland-based women artists with HONOR, an exhibition co-curated by the Banneker-Douglass Museum and ArtFarm Studios.
Annarundell County Free School Museum - Reopening
The Annearrundell County Free School Museum (1298 LaVall Drive, Davidsonville) Open House season is reopening after a two year hiatus. The site will be open on the second Saturday and the second Sunday of June, July, and August from 1:00-4:00 pm. (June 11 and June 12, July 9 and July 10, August 13 and August 14). 

Tours and visits on other days and dates can be made by contacting Karlie Everett at karlieeverett@verizon.net.  

SAVE THE DATE: October 26, 2023 - A celebration of 300 years of existence for the Annearrundell County Free School. The Annearrundell County Free School was established in 1723. It is perhaps the oldest remaining one-room schoolhouse in Maryland.
Annapolis Juneteenth Looking for Volunteers
The Annapolis Juneteenth 2022 is underway, and promises to be bigger and even more celebrated! Commemorating one of the most important events in African-American history, the Saturday, June 18th event at the Bates Athletic Complex, 935 Spa Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 is seeking volunteers!

Energetic, friendly and hard working volunteers are needed in the following areas: T-shirt distribution, event setup, social media, entertainment assistance, day of support and much more!

Complete this form to volunteer! Email the Volunteer Committee for more information.
Nominations Now Being Accepted: 2022 Maryland Sustainable Growth Awards
The Maryland Sustainable Growth Awards celebrate significant achievement by individuals, businesses, organizations, and local governments to support the 12 planning visions adopted by the Maryland General Assembly. The awards promote exemplary work that represents or inspires collaboration, innovation, conservation, community impact, and quality of life.

Awards are given in the categories of Leadership and Service, Sustainable Communities, and Preservation/Conservation and will be presented at the 2021 Sustainable Growth Awards Ceremony later this year.

Nominate worthy people and projects today. Self-nominations are accepted! Award application and guidelines are available at the Maryland Department of Planning's Award Nominations webpage. The deadline for nominations is July 15, 2022.
Monday! Deale Area Historical Society Lecture, "The Old Ridge Path"
Monday, May 9, 7pm.
Deale Area Historical Society
Cedar Grove Church, Deale, MD
FREE

The Deale Area Historical Society invites you to enjoy a presentation of the "The Old Ridge Path" by Marjorie Johnson and Mary Dindino. The "Path" ran from Solomons to northern AA County. Margie will be giving a brief history of the section most of us know as Franklin Gibson Road and Leitch Road. Join us in the Main Hall of the Ministry Center, Cedar Grove Church, Deale, MD. FREE admission. 
DHCD’s Operating Assistance Grants Now Open for Applications
The FY22 Operating Assistance Grant: Technical Assistance Grant application round is now open through Maryland’s Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD).

This program offers funding to support operating and technical assistance costs associated with local housing and community and economic revitalization projects and/or initiatives. Applicants must serve communities that include designated Sustainable Community areas.

FY2022 Operating Assistance Grant applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Friday, May 21.
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