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Read Our Latest Blog Post - A Fresh Take: Historic London Town’s Garden
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Have you had the chance to visit Historic London Town’s Gardens? If you are an anthophile (a person who loves flowers and all things plants), then you have to check out their trails that showcase diverse botanical gardens, a Sound & Sensory garden for kids, and so much more.
Historic London Town and Gardens, located in Edgewater, offers educational exhibits and historic buildings — both restored structures and reconstructions — but they also have a trail that leads you through all the different areas of the gardens. There is a map that you can use to figure out the trails, and in each garden, there are signs that identify the plants you are looking at.
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Reminder! View Our Resources for Developing Interpretive Themes |
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The Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area will be revisiting its Interpretive Themes as part of the Five-Year Planning Process it is undertaking this year (FY2023). In advance of the meetings that will be held, we wanted to collect and share resources about this task.
Interpretive Themes play a large role in the MHAA application process.
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Tides & Tunes Summer Concert With the Mike McHenry Tribe |
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Thursday, July 14
7:00-9:00 pm
Annapolis Maritime Museum
723 Second Street, Annapolis
The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series offers 10 weeks of popular music–from rock to folk to blues–with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Food and spirits are available for purchase. Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program. No outside alcohol is permitted. Bring a chair or blanket.
Concerts will start at 7 p.m. at the Museum’s waterfront McNasby campus (723 Second St., Annapolis).
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Summer Concert at Goshen Farm |
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Friday, July 15
6:30-8:30 pm
Historic Goshen Farm and Educational Center
1420 Cape St. Claire Road, Annapolis
Join Historic Goshen Farm and Education Center for their Free Friday Night Summer Concert Series at Goshen Farm! End your week on a high note and rock in the weekend with a new 2022 line-up. It’s a family-friendly setting right here in Cape St. Claire on the Broadneck Penisula. You can walk, bike, or drive over to hear great tunes, enjoy friends, and relax. So pack up the blankets, grab some snacks, and head over.
Each event features local artists. Two groups/bands perform each night from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The first band starts at 6:30, second band starts at 7:40. Again, it’s a FREE concert. There is limited seating available, so make sure to bring chairs and blankets. Bring your own food and drinks too!
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Fridays at the Captain's Featuring Dr. Jay & The Joy of Sketching |
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Friday, July 15
7:00-9:00 pm
Captain Avery Museum
1418 E. West Shady Side Road
Each Friday 7-9 pm in June, July, and August – the Captain Avery Museum will have a different presenter from 7-9 pm. These people will play music, make art, and talk about local history. Refreshments will be available. Get together with old and new friends for a night out!
Fun for all skill levels. Surprise yourself! Accomplished artist and seasoned teacher, Dr. Jay can teach you how. Paper and pencils provided. Learn to draw the human head and figure.
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Jane Austen Tour at Hammond-Harwood House |
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Saturday, July 16
2:00-3:30 pm
Hammond-Harwood House
19 Maryland Ave, Annapolis
Participants will enjoy a 90-minute guided tour of the house that compares the customs and social graces of the Loockerman family, who lived in the Hammond-Harwood House in the early 19th century, with those of characters in Jane Austen novels.
Make it extra special with Tea and a Tour! Hammond- Harwood House is proud to partner with Reynold’s Tavern of Annapolis. Reynold’s Taverns offers an extensive afternoon tea menu – a perfect pairing to enjoy before or after the Jane Austen Tour.
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Free Outdoor Concerts at the Chesapeake Arts Center |
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Take the Miller History Fund Survey |
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Our friends at the Maryland Center for History and Culture need your help! If you are part of an organization working in the public history sector, please take the Miller History Fund Survey to help provide them with an assessment of the program to ensure it is meeting the needs of stewards and making a real impact on our sector.
The Thomas V. “Mike” Miller Jr. History Fund provides support for projects at historical organizations throughout the state of Maryland. The goal is to build the long-term capacity and resiliency of our state’s history stewards.
Your input is appreciated whether or not your organization has previously applied to the program. The survey will close on July 15th. It should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Results are anonymous and randomized and will inform are ongoing efforts to streamline the application and eligibility criteria.
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Maryland Traditions Announcements |
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Attention, traditional artists: Maryland Traditions is pleased to offer additional funding for traditional arts education this year. Applications for additional Folklife Apprenticeships will be accepted twice this year: once beginning in September 2022, and a second round beginning in March 2023. These grants will fund an apprentice artist learning from a master artist. Questions? Contact Folklife Specialist Ryan Koons at ryan.koons@maryland.gov.
Attention, regional folklife centers: general operating funds in addition to your regular Folklife Network grants will be available in FY 2023. Get the latest info by looking for an invitation to an upcoming, Folklife Network-specific info session and keeping in touch with Senior Program Director Chad Buterbaugh at chad.buterbaugh@maryland.gov.
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Jobs at Historic Annapolis |
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Historic Annapolis is seeking candidates for several open positions:
The Education Programs Specialist is a new position in the Department of Education and Interpretation at Historic Annapolis (HA). The Specialist will be responsible for researching, developing, implementing, and participating in new and innovative educational programs and activities centered on HA sites’ interpretive content and themes. The Specialist will work alongside a mission-oriented team of individuals who are committed to creating and delivering high-quality educational programming for our organization. In this position, the Specialist is responsible for all aspects of HA’s public education programs and activities at HA sites, to include the Museum of Historic Annapolis, the William Paca House and Garden, the James Brice House, Hogshead, and the Waterfront Warehouse.
Historic Annapolis (HA) is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and energetic individual for the position of Senior Executive Associate. The Senior Executive Associate is responsible for supporting the operations of the President’s Office for HA, the leading non-profit preservation and history organization in Annapolis, Maryland. This individual will report to the President and CEO and will interact with the organization’s various departments, as well as a variety of others including Board of Trustee members, the public, vendors, and prospective donors. Essential duties and responsibilities will focus on proactively supporting high-level administrative needs of the President and Executive Team and serve as a liaison to the Board of Trustees.
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Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area | 410-222-1805 | heritage_area@aacounty.org | chesapeakecrossroads.org |
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