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Introducing: Stronger Than... |
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The 400 Years of African American History Commission (400 YAAHC) is preparing to kick off their “Stronger Than…” Campaign, an initiative designed to lift up women of all backgrounds. The campaign will kick off at a virtual summit scheduled for March 10, 2022, where invited guests will come together and participate in a virtual filming session. The footage will be compiled into a short documentary which will premiere in May.
The 400 YAAHC approached the Network to Freedom program with hopes of including stories of women involved in the Underground Railroad in this commemoration. If there is a woman that you would like to see highlighted in this commemoration, the 400 YAAHC humbly requests your participation.
To RSVP, the 400 YAAHC requests that you fill out their participation form. In the form, provide the name of the woman to highlight, what they are “Stronger than...“ and include a 500 character-long description of the role they played in the Underground Railroad. Include your mailing address so that they might send you materials for participation in filming for the short documentary (date to be shared later).
Forms must be returned by March 4 at 5:00pm EST.
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Captain Avery Museum’s Winter Luncheon: Ospreys of the Patuxent - Greg Kearns, Park Naturalist |
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Wednesday, March 2
11:30 am
Organization: Captain Avery Museum
Join the Captain Avery Museum for this exciting series! Sold Out In-person. Virtual Only.
Dean Hall, author of Stewards of West River and owner of Norman’s Retreat (home of Steward’s 18th century shipyard), will tell the stories of the Steward family during the American Revolution, and how this Maryland family impacted the nation.
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AMM Winter Lecture - Ospreys on the Patuxent: Their Important Role in this Ecosystem |
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Thursday, March 3
7:00 pm
Organization: Annapolis Maritime Museum
Join Annapolis Maritime Museum virtually for their annual winter lecture series hosted over Zoom. Admission is $10 per person for non-members and FREE for First Mate and above members.
Presenter: Greg Kearns | Senior Park Naturalist – Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission
- Explore osprey biology on the Patuxent River, diet behavior and threats to population
- The provision of nesting platforms and re-introduction efforts of the osprey
- Efforts to increase their numbers and public awareness with educational banding program
- Satellite tracking of migration
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Next Week! Interpretive Signage Projects: Beginner to Advanced
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Tuesday, March 8
3:00-4:00 pm
Organization: Four Rivers Heritage Area
Four Rivers Heritage Area is pleased to announce a webinar on Interpretive Signage that will take place via zoom. “Interpretive Signage Projects: Beginner to Advanced,” will feature panelists David J. Guiney (Interpretive Direction, LLC), Jane Cox (Anne Arundel County Cultural Resources Section), Marcie Taylor-Thoma (Maryland Council for Civic and History Education), Janice Hayes-Williams (Anne Arundel County Dept. of Recreation and Parks), and Andrew Arvizu (Maryland Heritage Areas Program).
This webinar grew out of discussions by the Four Rivers Board of Directors and the Four Rivers Education Committee, with input from the Annapolis Heritage Commission. The webinar will be recorded.
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Webinar: How to Manage Your Nonprofit’s Social Media Presence Like a Pro (In Just 20 Minutes Per Day!)
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Wednesday, March 2
1:00 pm
Organization: Network for Good
Nonprofits know that social media can have the power to engage communities and build support for their missions. But it’s so time-consuming to stay on top of the trends and the ever-shifting sands of social media.
Can we really be effective in just 20 minutes per day? Yes, you can!
Nonprofit digital marketing expert Julia Campbell will show you exactly how in this training. If you feel like social media is taking over your entire day and taking away from your other responsibilities, this session is for you!
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Make Your Plans Now for Maryland Day Weekend |
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We are so excited to announce that Maryland Day 2022 will take place the weekend of March 25-27, 2022. This will be the event’s 15th year! As always, this collaborative effort has added new sites and events for you to explore with the whole family!
We are adding new events as they come in; please use the event website, www.marylandday.org, to view up-to-date information and plan your visit!
What is Maryland Day? Maryland Day Weekend is a unique heritage-based group of events throughout Anne Arundel County. Maryland Day celebrations in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County are a hit with all ages seeking to experience the local history, culture and heritage of the region. Plan to visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County for the weekend as we open our doors to over 40 locations for free or just $1 (with some virtual programming, too!), and share fun, affordable reasons to experience the area with friends and family.
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Harriet Tubman Video Contest Now Open For Submissions! |
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In celebration of the bicentennial birth date of Harriet Tubman, the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture is pleased to announce their inaugural Harriet Tubman 2022 Women’s History Month Women of Courage Video Contest. In order to honor the life of Maryland’s native daughter, they invite ALL Marylander’s who have been inspired by the legacy of Harriet Tubman to submit videos that embrace one or all of the three following Tubman topics:
- “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope” (Women’s History Month Theme)
- “Dear Ms. Tubman…”
- “I was the conductor of the Underground Railroad for eight years, and I can say what most conductors can’t say—I never ran my train off the track and I never lost a passenger.” –Harriet Tubman
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Opening This Week - PHOTO | BRUT: Collection Bruno Decharme |
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March 4–April 22, 2022
Mitchell Gallery at St. John's College
The abcd/Bruno Decharme Collection includes more than 3,500 pieces in a variety of media dating from the mid-19th century to the present day. This exhibition will feature 16 artists with representative works that provide a window into artists who exemplify the 1945 concept of art brut, the French term for “raw art” invented by Jean Dubuffet to describe art graffiti or naïve art created outside the academic tradition of fine art. Artists include Marcel Bascoulard, Mark Hogancamp, Ichiwo Sugino, Elke Tangeten, Melvin Way, and others.
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Deadline Approaching - Heritage Fund Grants |
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The Heritage Fund, a cooperative effort of Preservation Maryland and the Maryland Historical Trust, provides direct assistance for the protection of historical and cultural resources and promotes innovative demonstration projects that can be successfully replicated to meet Maryland’s historic preservation needs. The Fund is intended to serve the needs of tangible cultural resources in Maryland. Historic sites, buildings, districts, objects, and archaeological resources are all eligible for funding.
The Heritage Fund provides direct assistance for the protection of endangered cultural resources and promotes innovative education projects that can inform best practices across the state. Non-profit organizations and local jurisdictions are eligible to apply. Eligible projects fall into three general categories: education and research, planning and feasibility, and repair and rehabilitation.
The next round of Heritage Fund applications will be due Friday, March 18, 2022.
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Four Rivers Heritage Area | 410-222-1805 | heritage_area@aacounty.org | fourriversheritage.org |
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