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Maryland’s heritage areas support the economic well-being of Maryland communities by preserving and celebrating the state’s history, cultural traditions, and natural resources through partnerships that promote, support, and create place-based experiences for visitors and residents alike.
Heritage areas are places to experience -- to see, hear, and even taste -the authentic heritage of Maryland in a unique way that you cannot experience anywhere else. Heritage areas are where the stories of the people, the land and the waters of Maryland, which have been intertwined for thousands of years, are told. By preserving these tangible links to both place and the past, residents and visitors are encouraged to recognize that they have a special piece of the American story to treasure and share with others, and that in doing so they create more livable and economically sustainable communities. Now entering its 24th year of operation, the Maryland Heritage Areas Program has enjoyed steady growth, enthusiastic private and public support, and a record of achievement.
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Checking In: COVID-19 Impacts on Maryland's Cultural, Historical and Natural Heritage Organizations |
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Your feedback will help these funders tailor assistance and support as we all navigate this difficult time. We encourage you to share this survey with others working in cultural, historical and natural heritage.
This survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Please submit your responses by March 12, 2021 if possible. Thank you for participating!
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Maryland Heritage Areas Program: Call for Panelists |
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The Maryland Heritage Areas Program encourages nominations for its grant review panel. The program has a few open spots on the FY 2022 panel and will also accept nominations for future grant review cycles on a rolling basis. If selected, panelists will have a unique opportunity to learn about and support Maryland’s historic, natural and cultural heritage, get an inside look into our grants process, and gain insight into what makes a good grant proposal. It's also a way to give back to Maryland’s heritage community!
Who is eligible? Panelists may have experience in a broad range of areas, from construction and marketing to historic preservation and outdoor recreation (see the full list of relevant areas in our application materials).
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Virtual Lecture – America’s First Daughter: Patsy Jefferson -- TONIGHT |
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Tuesday, March 2
7:00 pm
Organization: Historic Annapolis
Much of what we know about Thomas Jefferson is what his daughter Patsy Jefferson allowed us to know. Find out why that is when New York Times bestselling author Laura Kamoie discusses the history behind and writing of her novel, America’s First Daughter, about the contributions, sins, and sacrifices of the eldest daughter of our nation’s third president. From Monticello to Jefferson’s White House, Martha “Patsy” Jefferson Randolph shaped the legacy of a nation. Please note, it is not necessary to have read America’s First Daughter to enjoy this lecture!
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Green Drinks Virtual Wine Tasting with Great Frogs Winery Accompanies Program about Birds! |
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Thursday, March 4
7:00 pm
Organization: Annapolis Green
Welcome back to Green Drinks and sample and savor great wines with Great Frogs and learn some fun facts about our invaluable avian friends while listening to fantastic music! The March 4 wine tasting will also require just a bit of effort on your part… a fun outing to the Annapolis Green House on Maryland Avenue to pick up your wine tasting kit. Other than that, you can stay warm and cozy at home while you sip, learn, and enjoy.
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Virtual Event – Gravestone Art, Symbols, and More |
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Thursday, March 4
7:00 pm
Organization: Anne Arundel Genealogical Society
Your next visit to a cemetery will never be the same. Tina Simmons, a long-time member of the Anne Arundel Genealogical Society has been researching cemeteries for as long as she has been a member. Last year using grants from both the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County and the Trader Foundation of Maryland, she created a booklet and website featuring various aspects of cemetery art from around Anne Arundel County. In this talk, she will show additional examples from cemeteries she has visited both locally and from around the county. See examples of the different styles and examples of art (iconography) that can be found in cemeteries.
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PreserveCast: Maryland's Commission on African American History & Culture
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Established in 1969, the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC) is the nation’s first-ever ethnic commission and has a 50-year track record of exploring, researching, commemorating and preserving important places associated with the African American history of the Old Line State.
This week’s PreserveCast will feature Chanel Compton, the Executive Director of the Commission, who will discuss their work and the exciting future of African American preservation in Maryland and beyond.
The Commission doesn’t just talk about preserving history – it directly invests millions of dollars in brick-and-mortar projects across the state. Thanks to the PreserveCast initiative for this informative episode!
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Virtual Library Event: Introduction to Proposal Writing |
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Wednesday, March 10
2:00 pm
Organization: Anne Arundel County Public Library
This class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation. Learn the basic elements of a proposal; the "do's and don'ts" of writing and submitting a proposal and how to follow up whether the answer is yes or no. This is a FREE event! Register for Introduction to Proposal Writing.
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Save the Date: Maryland Secretary of State Inaugural Charities Town Hall Meeting
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The Office of the Secretary of State's Charities & Legal Services Division is pleased to announce our inaugural Town Hall meeting for Charitable Organizations. The purpose of the Town Hall meetings is to inform charities and those interested about the requirements for Charitable Organizations in Maryland. The March 15th Town Hall will discuss the initial and annual registration requirements for Charitable Organizations to solicit in Maryland.
This Town Hall will occur virtually, on Google Meets on Monday, March 15, 2021 at 10:00am-11:00am. The following is a link to the Virtual Town Hall: https://meet.google.com/gqm-odxi-oun.
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"Facing Change" -- AAM Demographic Study |
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Diversity and inclusion at all organizational levels is imperative to the relevance and vibrancy of the museum field. Later this year, the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), in partnership with SMU DataArts and as part of the Facing Change: Advancing Museum Board Diversity & Inclusion initiative, will be offering a Museum Staff & Trustee Demographics Study to help museums evaluate the diversity of their staffs and boards of trustees.
A total of 250 museums will have the opportunity to join the museums involved in Facing Change by participating in this national demographic study. The data collected will improve AAM’s ability to determine how various forms of diversity in arts and cultural governance influence museum engagement, programming, and other vital museum operations.
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AAM's Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo Early Bird Registration Ends Tomorrow
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It has never been more critical that our field come together, embrace the change offered by the current crises, and build greater individual, community, organizational, and field-wide resilience.
Becoming resilient requires examining the complexities of the issues currently facing our field; mapping paths to a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future; and adapting—so that we bounce back with new vigor, together.
At #AAM2021, you'll be connecting, collaborating, and learning with thousands of other museum professionals at over 80 interactive sessions, networking events and meet-ups, and more May 24 and June 7-9.
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AASLH Community Center Launching March 3 |
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AASLH is excited to announce a new space for our members to connect! On March 3, AASLH will be launching the AASLH Community Center where Affinity Community and anyone interested members will be able to engage in discussion and share resources with fellow history practitioners across the field.
These communities offer more opportunities for networking and collaboration with like-minded history practitioners.
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This Month! Maryland Day Celebration Weekend |
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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.
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Annapolis Main Street Grant Program Now Open |
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Governor Hogan recently announced $7 million in grant funding for the MD-SERI Main Street Grant which is part of the Governor’s Maryland Strong Economic Recovery Initiative. As part of this announcement by Governor Hogan, the Downtown Annapolis Partnership was awarded a MD-SERI Main Street Grant in the amount of $244,000. The Downtown Annapolis Partnership will be re-granting most of this grant to businesses within the Annapolis Main Street designated area through the Main Street Grant Program. All businesses that meet the criteria for the grant awards are encouraged to apply.
The first round of grant recipients will be selected from those that meet both the criteria and priorities of the grant. Grants from the first round will of grant recipients will all get payments of at least $1000. If the first round of grants does not have funds for all qualifying applicants, they will be selected in the order they are received. No less than 70% of the grant funds will be awarded to this group.
The application period is now open and will close at 5 p.m. on March 30, 2021.
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Four Rivers Heritage Area | 410-222-1805 | heritage_area@aacounty.org | fourriversheritage.org |
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