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Four Rivers Heritage Area Hosts Virtual Ceremony for Seventeenth Annual Heritage Awards |
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Four Rivers: The Heritage Area of Annapolis, London Town and South County, held its Seventeenth Annual Heritage Awards on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, via Facebook Live.
These awards recognize individuals, organizations, partnerships, programs and products that contribute significantly to the community by interpreting, promoting, preserving, researching and/or supporting our historical legacy.
The honorees have had a lasting impact on authentic stories and experiences at our museums and historic attractions, the sustainability of local organizations, and the preservation of the history and heritage of the local community. Read more about the honorees recognized this year.
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Twelfth Night Concert: A Highland Holiday |
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Starting this week!
Announcing Elan’s annual Twelfth Night Concert: A Highland Holiday! Join the Hammond-Harwood House Museum for a virtual evening of festive Scottish music and cheer, featuring poems and songs by Robert Burns and traditional Highland tunes.
Featuring:
Elissa Edwards, soprano
William Simms, 19th century guitar
Rachel Lovett, Assistant Director of the Hammond-Harwood House Museum, will illuminate connections to Scottish heritage and share the museum’s beautiful decorations for the Christmas season.
This event is pre-recorded. On the day of the concert, the private link to the YouTube premiere will be sent to you via the email address provided at the time of your purchase and you will be able to watch it anytime between Saturday, January 2nd through Tuesday, January 12th. Price is $40, or $35 for Members.
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Virtual Lecture - The Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse: A Chesapeake Bay Icon at Annapolis
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Thursday, January 7
7:00 pm
Organization: Annapolis Maritime Museum
Presenter: David Gendell - Author, Sailor, and Co-founder of SpinSheet and PropTalk Magazines Dave will discuss:
- The history of Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse (TPSL) including the rise of the port of Baltimore, the early lighthouses on the peninsula, and the construction of the screwpile on the shoal.
- A look at noteworthy TPSL keepers and an overview of the current state of the lighthouse.
David Gendell is a lifelong Annapolis sailor. He is the co-founder of SpinSheet Magazine and PropTalk Magazine. In 2004, he was the emcee of the transfer ceremony that shifted ownership of the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse from the federal government to the City of Annapolis and its partners. His book, Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse (The History Press, July 2020) is the first book specifically devoted to the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse. A portion of the proceeds from the book are donated to lighthouse preservation efforts.
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Free Lecture: LGBTQ History in Montgomery County and Maryland |
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Thursday, January 7
7:00 pm
Organization: Montgomery History
A collective of Maryland organizations and agencies have undertaken and completed a groundbreaking research document, the Maryland LGBTQ Historic Context Study – and is only the second state in the nation to do so. The report released in September 2020, illuminates Maryland LGBTQ history in rural, suburban, and urban locations, including sites associated with non-binary historical figures, leading “out” elected officials, strong community groups and popular gay bars, advocacy for AIDS treatment and marriage equality, and many other important sites. As hoped, the report has also already spurred local efforts to research and preserve specific properties.
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Save the Date! Lunch and Learn: What Role Should Archivists Play in the National Debate over Public Monuments?
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Thursday, January 14
1:00 pm
Organization: Maryland State Archives
Presented by The Maryland State Archives in collaboration with The Enoch Pratt Free Library and The Maryland Four Centuries Project.
Speaker: Timothy D. Baker, State Archivist and Commissioner of Land Patents
This presentation will explore how examination of the historical record can provide context and thus help to inform discussions regarding monuments in our public spaces.
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New Short Annapolis Comprehensive Plan Survey |
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The City of Annapolis is releasing a new shorter survey to capture your general priorities for the Comprehensive Plan update.
The previously released Redevelopment and Mobility surveys are now also in Spanish for those of you more comfortable in Spanish. The deadline to fill out the English versions of the Redevelopment and Mobility surveys is being extended another month to the end of January to allow everyone an opportunity to participate, so if you have not already done so, you are encouraged to spend a few minutes of your time in filling them out and offering your welcome input.
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Webinar: 4-Step Plan to More Donations and Fundraising Results
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Tuesday, January 5
12:00 pm
Organization: Network for Good
Learn a simple, 4-step plan for fundraising that you can use over and over again, for every campaign and event.
Scale your impact by securing all the funding you need to reach your goals.
You'll get:
- The essential elements of any fundraising campaign
- How to engage your board in fundraising
- The "secret weapon" appeal email strategy that results in more clicks and more giving.
- Examples of small nonprofits who raised huge amounts — and exactly how they did it.
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Register Now: Historic Preservation Capital Grant Program - General Overview Webinar |
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The Maryland Historical Trust is hosting webinars in November and January for prospective applicants for the Historic Preservation Capital Grant Program. This competitive funding program provides grants for construction projects on buildings or structures listed on or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Attend a webinar to learn if your project is eligible, what is required for submitting an application, how to convey an easement, and more.
Join the next webinar: Tuesday, January 19, 2021 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Learn about eligibility of applicant organizations, properties, and projects; documentation required for the application; selection criteria, and more.
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MHAA Application Cycle for FY 2022 Grants is OPEN! |
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MHAA provides dollar-for-dollar matching grants for capital and non-capital projects located within Maryland's 13 certified heritage areas. Non-profit organizations, local jurisdictions, state agencies, and federal agencies are all eligible to apply.
Non-capital MHAA grants are awarded for up to $50,000 per project, while capital MHAA grants are awarded for up to $100,000 per project. Projects seeking less than $5,000 in grant funding are not eligible for MHAA project grants. MHAA requires that both capital and non-capital projects support heritage tourism related activities or infrastructure.
An "Intent to Apply" form is due no later than 11:59 pm on January 29, 2021. Full applications are due online on March 1, 2021 in this heritage area (deadlines for the full applications are set by each of the 13 heritage areas for their applicants.) Grant awards will be announced in July of 2021.
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Four Rivers Heritage Area | 410-222-1805 | heritage_area@aacounty.org | fourriversheritage.org |
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