Four Rivers is pleased to announce our new name as part of our rebranding process!
We have selected the name "Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area" as our new name! Many thanks to all our stakeholders who have participated in our process to help us reach this point!
The name Chesapeake Crossroads is highly resonant for our Board and staff, and may be for you all as well. There are crossroads, past and present, in our area whose stories should be told. Crossroads connotates much more than crossings, of which we have many: Bay crossings, ferry crossings, railroad crossings, trail crossings. Crossroads often implies connecting points, places where pathways, transportation modes, cultures, and even ideas intersect. And it is often used to represent ethical and moral choices that present themselves for action and decision. Finally, the context of the “Chesapeake” raises our profile far above our four original rivers and coastline, to a wider context where we are eager to play a broader role. We delight in the opportunities that present themselves in this broader name, and we look forward to growing into this exciting new concept with all of you.
Watch the official name reveal (20 minutes). It will take a while to finalize the brand materials and to roll out this new name and brand officially, but we couldn't wait to share the news!
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Technical Assistance for First-Time MHAA Grant Applicants
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If you are planning a project and would be a first-time applicant to the MHAA grant program — and are not sure how to get started with the Intent to Apply or the Application — then this is for you! Beginning the week of January 10, 2022, the Four Rivers Heritage Area will be offering FREE one-hour sessions of assistance to new applicants who have questions about the application process, grant requirements, writing a budget, planning for hiring a consultant, arranging your match, and much more! Our consultant is Ariane Hofstedt of AMH Strategies; she is a grant-writer of ten-plus years of experience in writing successful grant applications, including to the MHAA program. These free, one-hour one-on-one sessions will be available on a first come, first served basis and may fill up quickly.
Timeslots still available:
- Jan. 13, at 11:30
- Jan. 20, at 9:30
- Jan. 24 – 26, timeslots at 9:30 and 11:30
If none of these works for you, additional dates may be added. To schedule your session, please email the heritage area office, at heritage_area@aacounty.org today! We will respond with a confirmation once your appointment is reserved. THERE IS NO OBLIGATION TO APPLY.
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MHAA Hosting Q&A Sessions for Project Grant Applicants
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The Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA), an independent state entity under the Maryland Department of Planning, is now accepting applications for FY23 grants under the Maryland Heritage Areas Grant Program. This grant program assists and encourages the preservation of historical, archeological, natural, and cultural resources while supporting economic development through heritage tourism across Maryland. Eligible projects must take place within the boundaries of one of the 13 certified heritage areas.
To share more about Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) grant opportunities, Andrew Arvizu of the MHAA staff will be hosting webinars outlining everything you need to know about the program.
Feel free to register for more than one upcoming session:
- Q&A Session on January 12 at 11am
- Q&A Session on January 20 at 6pm
- Q&A Session on January 26 at 4:30pm
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How Do I Check Whether My Site or Heritage Project is in the Heritage Area?
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Many people may be wondering how to check whether their heritage site or proposed project is located within the heritage area’s approved boundaries (these were expanded in April 2021). Here is the tool to use!
In the left sidebar, click on “Layers”
One of the choices is “Other MHT Base Data.” Click on the arrow to the right within this box. Wait until the sublayer “Maryland Heritage Areas” is visible, then click that box to select this layer. Wait until the heritage area names appear on the map, then use the “+” symbol to enlarge the map area you are interested in, or search for your site name or address in the box at top that says “Find address or place.” Your location or parcel on the map should appear in the green area of the map if this place is within the approved boundaries.
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Lunch and Learn: “Preservation: The Last Best Hope”
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Thursday, January 13
1:00 pm
Organization: Maryland State Archives
Speaker: Nick Redding, President and CEO, Preservation Maryland
Take a look at the work of Preservation Maryland and how this 90 year old organization and others are using history, preservation and reinvestment to address some of society’s biggest challenges. Nicholas Redding has served as the President & CEO of Preservation Maryland since 2014. Prior to his arrival at Preservation Maryland, he served in leadership positions at several heritage and preservation organizations including Deputy Director for Advocacy at the American Battlefield Trust in Washington, DC. Prior to the Trust, he served as a Park Ranger at Gettysburg National Military Park and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. He is a graduate of West Virginia’s Shepherd University and lives outside of Frederick, Maryland.
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AMM Winter Lecture: How John Yates Beall and His Men Became the Maritime Mosby Rangers
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Thursday, January 13
7:00 pm
Organization: Annapolis Maritime Museum
Presenter: John Grady | Former Editor of the Navy Times
Following a summer of battlefield disasters – Gettysburg, Vicksburg and Tullahoma in 1863 – what was needed was a glimmer of light, a show of daring, a triumph—of some kind. Confederate John Yates Beall and his band of special volunteers – Maritime Mosby Rangers — would provide all three on the Chesapeake Bay.
Join Annapolis Maritime Museum virtually for their annual winter lecture series hosted over Zoom. You will be challenged to question and to learn by engaging speakers on eight diverse topics including maritime history, local history, science and maritime art. Admission is $10 per person for non-members and FREE for First Mate and above members.
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Nominations Open! Maryland Preservation Awards
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The submission deadline is 11:59pm on February 4, 2022.
The Maryland Preservation Awards, presented annually by the Board of Trustees of the Maryland Historical Trust, are the highest level of recognition for historic preservation, heritage education, and community development projects in Maryland. The awards honor and celebrate significant achievements by individuals, businesses, contractors, non-profit organizations, local governments, and others who protect, promote, share, and give continued life to the historic places and cultural heritage that make Maryland unique. Since 1975, MHT has honored the outstanding preservation efforts of more than 280 individuals and projects throughout the state.
Awards are presented in four categories: Leadership and Service; Education and Community Engagement; Stewardship; and Project Excellence.
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Let's Start Talking About DEI in the Arts
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Save the Date!
On Thursday, January 20 at 11:00 am, The AngelWing Project in partnership with the Chesapeake Arts Center and the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County will launch "Let's Talk," a series of discussions/presentations about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the arts.
Discuss how to get started with our DEI work and how to support one another to make the arts more inclusive, equitable and accessible to all.
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SMA Conference Moving to the Spring!
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Due to the current COVID surge, the Small Museum Association (SMA) is now in the process of rescheduling their 38th Annual SMA Conference to a spring date to be announced soon! During this time, all registrations have been paused, and the Hotel at the University of Maryland has canceled the room block.
Updates will be available as soon as possible!
The annual SMA conference attracts more than 300 museum professionals, board members, and volunteers from a wide variety of small museums. They attend sessions on topics ranging from collections and education to staffing and board issues. SMA offers a large Museum Resource Hall and plenty of informal networking opportunities for you to talk with (and get ideas from!) other small museum professionals and volunteers.
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Internship Opportunity! Special Collections University of Maryland
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Special Collections at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County is seeking a graduate student intern for Spring 2022 to assist with the NEH Preservation Assistance grant funded project “Rehousing the Lewis Hine Collection at UMBC Special Collections.”
The student intern will be trained to complete physical handling and rehousing of gelatin silver photographic prints from the Lewis Hine Collection, copy stand photography of print versos, metadata entry, and promotion of the project on social media and through blog posts. Seeking a graduate student enrolled in an MLIS program or master’s program in a relevant field (eg: Public History, Art History, Art Conservation, Museum Studies) with a particular interest in preservation and/ or photography. Prior experience handling photographs or working in a Library Special Collections or a Museum is preferred. The internship will be 120 hours (about 7 hours per week) carried out in person at UMBC Special Collections between February and June 2022, and comes with a stipend of $2,000.
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Council for Maryland Archaeology Student Stipend Award
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MHAA Job Posting Announced – MHAA Administrator
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The Administrator, in coordination with the program governing board, the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, directs, manages, and supervises the activities of the Maryland Heritage Areas Program. This position supports the mission of the agency by encouraging economic development through the protection and enhancement of historical, cultural, and natural resources that support heritage tourism activities statewide. This is a Special Appointment position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. The filing deadline is coming up soon! It is January 19, 2022, at 11:59 p.m.
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We are hiring! As our workload expands, the Four Rivers Heritage Area is looking to fill a temporary part-time position for a 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!
An interest in heritage programming and grants management is a plus. Must be flexible and a “people-person”! Work will be both virtual and in-person in the office as COVID protocols allow. If you are interested, please send an e-mail to heritage_area@aacounty.org to receive more information. Thank you!
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Four Rivers Heritage Area | 410-222-1805 | heritage_area@aacounty.org | fourriversheritage.org
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