AASLH National Visitation Survey for History Organizations |
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The American Association for State and Local History is currently accepting responses to their annual “National Visitation Survey for History Organizations,” the only national effort to monitor and report on in-person visitation trends at history museums, historic sites, and other history organizations. This survey will help the field assess the impact extended closures from Covid-19, climate change, social unrest, and more had on our institutions last year. In addition to asking about changes to in-person visitation from 2019 to 2020, the survey includes a special section about the impact of the pandemic on operations, capacity restrictions, and staffing.
The survey closes on March 31.
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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 – The Legacy of Slavery in Maryland |
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Tuesday, February 23
7:00 pm
Organization: Historic Annapolis
Christopher Haley will present “The Legacy of Slavery in Maryland,” including references to records and statistics the research program has unearthed since its study began at the Maryland State Archives in 2001. From the day that Mathias de Sousa and Francisco landed in St. Mary’s county aboard the Ark and the Dove in 1634, Black Marylanders have made significant contributions to both the state and nation in the political, economic, agricultural, legal, and domestic arenas. Despite what often seemed like insurmountable odds, Marylanders of Color have adapted, evolved, and prevailed. Join Chris as he shares runaway ads, domestic traffic notices, laws, and comparative reflections on the financial impact of the institution of slavery and Maryland.
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Virtual Event - Revealing the Presence of the Enslaved |
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Thursday, February 25
2:00 pm
Organization: Hammond-Harwood House Museum
Join historian Willa Banks for a thought-provoking afternoon talk, Revealing the Enslaved Presence at Hammond-Harwood House in the 1800s. Newly discovered evidence has shown that three to five enslaved persons resided at Hammond-Harwood House for a period of time. A discussion of these findings combined with the known experiences of domestic servants in America provides not only an identity to each enslaved individual, but also it offers a glimpse into the demands on their daily lives while serving the owners of this colonial style home.
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Virtual Event – Changing Fisheries of the Chesapeake Bay: Radical Changes in Recent Years |
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Thursday, February 25
7:00 pm
Organization: Annapolis Maritime Museum
Presenter Lenny Rudow, Angler in Chief at Rudow’s FishTalk Magazine, Author, and Editor will discuss how striped bass populations have fallen, and as conservation measures intended to rebuild their population seem to be falling short, there’s been a rather amazing increase in the number and diversity of warm-weather species visiting the Bay’s waters each summer. Learn which types of warm-water fish are now being found in our local waters on a regular basis. For Chesapeake anglers, “times they are a changing”!
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Virtual Event - Irresistibly Elegant Tea Party |
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Sunday, February 28
2:00 pm
Organization: Captain Avery Museum
You and your household can cook along with Chef Alba or just watch her work her magic in the kitchen. Chef Alba will be creating an assortment of bite-sized fancy tea sandwiches and a sweet dessert. When you sign up for this 1-1/2 hour Zoom cooking class, you will receive an email detailing the shopping list of ingredients and the recipes. When class is over, you will be ready for tea time; a light meal enjoyed in the late afternoon. Set your tea table, pour your favorite tea and Enjoy!
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MFA Call for Entry - Three New Shows Open Now |
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Learn more about the shows the Maryland Federation of Art has open for entry!
Who is the man behind the mask? MASKulinity examines the changing role of men and the evolving definition of masculinity in today's society.
Deadline: March 11th
Juror: Anthony Shostak, Curator of Education, Bates College Museum of Art
Awards: $500
Hospice Cup, Inc. is looking for a piece of artwork to serve as the backdrop for their yearly poster. The winning piece will be chosen by a People's Choice Exhibition online, as well as the board of the Hospice Cup organization.
Deadline: March 12th
What is love from six feet apart? This People's Choice Exhibition will examine the ways romance has prevailed through isolation.
Deadline: March 16th
MFA's biggest fundraiser of the year is going digital! Members are welcome to donate work and help support our mission of bringing art into the community.
Deadline: March 1st
Calling all members! The Spring Member show is open for entry. Show us what you've been working on!
Deadline: March 11th
Juror: Joey P. Mánlapaz, The Corcoran School of the Arts and Design
Awards: $550
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Arundel Rivers Federation 2021 Watershed Restoration Internship |
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The Federation is looking for candidates who are in college or a recent college graduate. A degree in biology, environmental science or related field is encouraged.
Applicant Requirements: The successful candidate will be a student or recent graduate of a two or four-year environmental/natural resource program, and/or have practical experience in conservation landscaping, water quality monitoring, or a similar background. Applicants should be comfortable on a boat and kayaks and able to swim. Reliable transportation to and from the Federation office in Edgewater is required. Applicants must have a driver’s license and a clean driving record.
The deadline to apply is March 12, 2021.
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Small Museum Association Webinar Registration Open |
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This is the final offering in SMA's 2020-2021 Virtual Conference series.
Friday, March 5
12:00 - 1:15 pm
Event Description:
In the words of speaker Alli Schell: "Many organizations have had to adapt to creating virtual programs and content with little to no professional equipment and little to no video editing experience. While I claim to be no videographer, I am happy to share tips and tricks I've learned in creating virtual programs for my site as well as helpful add-ons to the virtual program."
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Take the Survey - COVID-19 Impacts on Maryland's Cultural, Historical and Natural Heritage Organizations |
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The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) and the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) want to hear from organizations doing historical, natural and cultural heritage-related work around the state. To date, how has your organization been impacted by COVID-19 and the resulting changes to the economy and daily life?
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Save the Dates: The Maryland Day Celebration Weekend will be March 19-21, 2021 |
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Save the Dates:
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 some of our partner sites make plans to safely reopen again this year, and/or share their stories while sites are still closed. Outdoor experiences are also on offer, however! All for $1 or FREE.
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Four Rivers Heritage Area | 410-222-1805 | heritage_area@aacounty.org | fourriversheritage.org |
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