Happy New Year from Four Rivers! Thank You For Being Part of This Memorable Year |
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View Our Year in Pictures! |
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This was a milestone year in the Four Rivers Heritage Area! We announced our economic impact, expanded our boundaries, welcomed new partners, funded new projects, celebrated our 20th Anniversary, and embarked on a rebranding process!
We’ll be sure to announce our NEXT big news on our website, so stay tuned!
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Changes to Annapolis New Year's Eve Celebrations |
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The fireworks, which can be viewed from vantage points around the City, will go as previously planned at 5:30 p.m. and midnight.
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MHAA FY2023 Grant Round Now Open! PLEASE READ FOR NEW INFORMATION |
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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.
Eligible applicants for MHAA funding include nonprofit organizations and local, state, and federal government entities. Businesses and individuals are not eligible to participate. MHAA grants can fund both capital (acquisition, new construction, and historic preservation) and non-capital (planning, education, interpretation, and events) projects that support heritage tourism and education.
According to Four Rivers Executive Director Carol Benson, “This year’s MHAA grant round will be more challenging than ever, for a variety of reasons, including our expectation that we will have more new partners applying due to our boundary expansion. We specifically encourage new partners to apply, and WE HAVE NEW TECHNICAL RESOURCES, INCLUDING A FREE ONE-ON-ONE SESSION WITH AN EXPERIENCED GRANT-WRITING EXPERT FROM OUR AREA, TO ASSIST NEW APPLICANTS THIS YEAR. The application process is not arduous, but it has features that apply to our program specifically. Please send an e-mail to to learn more and to reserve one of the January session times (available to new applicants only). Thank you!”
Applicants must submit an Intent to Apply form through the MHAA’s financial incentives website by January 28, 2022, and full applications are due on March 8, 2022 (each local heritage area has its own deadline).
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MHAA's Webinars for Project Grant Applicants |
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To share more about MHAA grant opportunities, Andrew Arvizu of the MHAA staff will be hosting webinars outlining everything you need to know about the program.
Andrew will also be holding three Q&A Sessions, where you may receive one-on-one support discussing your project and application.
Feel free to register for more than one upcoming session:
- Webinar on January 5 at 2pm
- 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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Coming Soon! Our New Name Reveal |
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As you know, the Four Rivers Boundaries have expanded!
One of the defining aspects of the Maryland Heritage Area Authority Program is its emphasis on Interpretive Themes. With our new boundary expansion, we have greatly augmented the theme of African American Heritage, and we have extended our maritime theme of “Commerce to Recreation” to a land-based version, focused on railroads and trails. Finally, we have added distinctive new natural experiences, some of which will help us share the Native American story of our area. We will be better able to provide diverse, quality heritage tourism experiences and leverage new investments in Anne Arundel County.
As part of this exciting change, we have undertaken a "rebrand," including a new name that is reflective of our new Heritage Area.
What will our new name be? We will be having a zoom meeting on Thursday, January 6 at 4:30 p.m. to make our announcement. Please send an e-mail to heritage_area@aacounty.org to receive the zoom invitation to this meeting. Thanks -- we look forward to having you join us!
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Final Months! Freedom Bound: Runaways of the Chesapeake at Banneker-Douglass Museum
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Now showing at the Banneker-Douglass Museum, 84 Franklin Street, Annapolis.
Freedom Bound: Runaways of the Chesapeake is a powerful exhibit that tells nine stories of resistance to bondage and servitude in the Chesapeake Region from the Colonial Period to the American Civil War (1728-1864). The Banneker-Douglass Museum invites visitors to consider what resistance and freedom look like in the present day.
This exhibit closes March 1, 2022. Please note, the Banneker-Douglass Museum is currently closed for the holidays and will reopen January 4, 2022 at 10 am.
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Twelfth Night by Candlelight Starts January 8 |
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Saturday, January 8
Matinee Concert 4:00 p.m
Evening Concert 7:00 p.m
Hammond-Harwood House
19 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis
Join Hammond-Harwood House for an evening of music, poetry and merrymaking at their annual tradition! This year will feature cantatas and arias by Italian composers Claudio Monteverdi, Alessandro Scarlatti and Claudio Merulo, along with traditional carols of the season. Critically acclaimed soprano, Elissa Edwards, is joined by Dr. Joyce Chen on harpsichord and dramatic poetic recitations by Katrina Atsinger.
This is Hammond-Harwood House's most popular event of the year and due to COVID restrictions, they have limited seating for a live audience. Book today!
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Call for Submissions to Guide to Indigenous Maryland |
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The Maryland State Library Guide to Indigenous Maryland Task Force invites members of the community to submit suggestions of Native American and Indigenous sites, cultural traditions, historical events, and resources for inclusion in the forthcoming Guide to Indigenous Maryland app and website.
Guide to Indigenous Maryland will be an engaging educational tool to provide the general public with an introduction to key Native and Indigenous sites and communities throughout the state of Maryland. The goal of the project is to deepen Marylanders' understanding of local Native and Indigenous heritage with engaging content that is informed by local Native and Indigenous individuals and other cultural heritage experts, with contributions from the general public that are reviewed by project curator Dr. Elizabeth Rule (American University).
Submissions are due January 15, 2022.
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Webinar: How to Conquer Year-End Stress and Start the New Year Strong |
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Wednesday, December 29
1:00 pm
Organization: Network for Good
Whether you’re new to mindfulness and meditation, a skeptic, a lifelong practitioner, or somewhere in between, join us for an informal meditation session. We’ll do a brief practice together and talk about what mindfulness is (and isn’t) and how it can help combat the stressors of living in a hyperconnected world as we close out the year-end giving season.
Learning Intentions:
- Learn what mindfulness is and is not.
- Practice putting mindfulness into action.
- Make a commitment to try one new mindful approach to work, life, and technology.
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Registration Now Open for SMA 2022 |
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38th Annual Small Museum Association Conference
Seizing the Moment: Opportunities for Radical Change
Sunday, February 20 to Tuesday, February 22, 2022
The Hotel at the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland
Small museums are uniquely positioned to pivot quickly to respond to the changing needs of our audiences. As we reflect on the impacts of the dual pandemics that came to the forefront in 2020, that of COVID-19 and racial injustice around the world, how can we seize the moment to create lasting, meaningful change for our institutions and our communities? If not now, when?
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.
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Cuseum's Best 2021 Resources |
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2021 has been another challenging and transformative year for cultural institutions. Throughout many changes and setbacks, Cuseum has been committed to providing resources and support to the arts and culture community. Check out some of the top reports, blog articles, and webinars from the year!
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Job Opportunity: Cemetery Preservation Workshop Coordinator |
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This is a part-time, 20-hours-per-week, 9-month term position which will be responsible for organizing bi-monthly, 2-hour long cemetery cleaning workshops. The position is a part of Preservation Maryland’s Campaign for Historic Trades. Approved cemetery cleaning and restoration tools, methods and materials will be provided and utilized. The position will be provided with necessary preservation and cemetery conservation training prior to leading the public, but prior experience with cemetery preservation or historic preservation is preferred.
This position requires a passion for cemetery preservation and youth engagement. Demonstrated practical experience with cemetery preservation or youth engagement is preferred. Experience specifically in historic preservation and/or construction trades are a plus.
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Four Rivers Heritage Area | 410-222-1805 | heritage_area@aacounty.org | fourriversheritage.org |
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