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During this time of curtailed activities due to COVID-19, we have been sharing online resources and information from our partners. If you haven’t been to our website recently, here are some posts you may have missed.
We will continue to gather resources to keep you informed and to keep all of us connected!
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Join Maryland Day 2022! Dates Announced |
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The coming year’s event will be the 15th year. This is a collaborative event for partner sites to offer events and activities to the public for $1 or free throughout the weekend. Please “stay tuned” for more details and updated lists if participating partners as the planning contonues throughout the fall. Contact our office at heritage_area@aacounty.org if your organization would like to join in the fun, many thanks!
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Virtual Lecture – Celebration of Alex Haley, His Legacy, and Roots, from his Nephew’s Perspective |
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Wednesday, August 11
7:30 am
Organization: Historic Annapolis
Chris Haley, performer, author, historian and filmmaker, will share personal insights on the occasion of his celebrated uncle’s 100th birthday. This virtual lecture will kick off a series of events in Alex Haley’s memory in Annapolis and throughout Anne Arundel County.
Son of the author’s youngest brother, Julius, Chris is the co-director of an Emmy nominated documentary, Unmarked, and author of the recently published book of poetry, Until The Right One Comes Along. Among other credits, he has appeared on The Wire, performed onstage with Chuck Berry, and has headed the Legacy of Slavery in Maryland program at the Maryland since 2005. As a speaker, he has spoken primarily on Black History, Genealogy, and self-empowerment. His upcoming books will focus on renewed respect for oral history and a collection of speeches he has delivered both locally and internationally. Registration is required. Cost to participate is free with a suggested donation of $10.
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Lunch and Learn: Meet Maryland's Anne Catharine Green |
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Thursday, August 12
1:00 pm
FREE. Presented by The Maryland State Archives in collaboration with The Enoch Pratt Free Library and The Maryland Four Centuries Project
Anne Catharine Green became the publisher of the Maryland Gazette following her husband’s death in 1767, and her story would be inspiring in any era: a successful business woman operating in a man's world. Add in that this "Printer to the Province" gave birth to 14 children and her fuller story is revealed. Make yourself a favorite cup of tea and tune in to celebrate this remarkable Founding Mother. Re-enactor Diane Rey will present a vivid portrayal of the woman herself. Afterward, follow along in Anne's footsteps on a virtual tour of Annapolis landmarks important in her life. Please join this engaging talk and meet this remarkable member of the Maryland Women's Hall of Fame.
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Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series Continues |
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Thursday, August 12
7:00 pm
Annapolis Maritime Museum
723 Second Street, Annapolis
It's back! The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series offers 10 weeks of popular music–from rock to folk to blues–with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Food and spirits are available for purchase. Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program. Bring a chair or blanket. The August 12 concert features Honest Lee Soul (Funk & Soul).
Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted.
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Summer Concert at Goshen Farm |
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Friday, August 13
6:30-8:30 pm
Goshen Farm
1420 Cape St. Claire Road, Annapolis
Join the Free Friday Night Summer Concert Series at Goshen Farm! End your week on a high note and rock in the weekend with a whole new 2021 line-up. It’s a family-friendly setting in Cape St. Claire on the Broadneck Penisula. You can walk, bike, or drive over to hear great tunes, enjoy friends, and relax. So pack up the blankets, grab some snacks, and head over.
The August 13 concert features Guava Jelly and Apollo’s Envy. There is limited seating available, so make sure to bring chairs and blankets. Bring your own food and drinks too!
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Webinar Today! How to Create Equity and Inclusion In Your Donor Data Practices |
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Tuesday, August 10
1:00 pm
Organization: Network for Good
Donors tell us who they are and what they need from their relationship with us by the information they provide: who they are, why they give, and what matters to them. It’s up to us to ensure we’re listening and treating them with dignity and respect.
But what if our processes are not inclusive? Could we be misrepresenting our donors – or worse!?!
In this session you'll look at best practices in data management to ensure you’re building equity, inclusion, and representation in your database and discuss ways you can better recognize your donors for who they are.
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Learn about Communities for Immunity
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The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC), the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the American Library Association (ALA), and the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) recently announced the launch of Communities for Immunity, an unprecedented partnership to boost COVID-19 vaccine confidence in communities across the United States.
Communities for Immunity invites museums and libraries to submit proposals for funding efforts that support vaccine confidence where it matters most―at the local level. Funding awards will be provided to museums and libraries to leverage their deep relationships with local communities to improve vaccine confidence.
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Now Open for Entry - Here Comes the Sun |
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Little darling, it feels like years since we’ve been here. As the world opens back up and the summer months encourage us to spend time under the sun, there’s a feeling of hope about the future. Use this return to normal, the advancement to something better, and the light of the future as inspiration for this all-media People’s Choice exhibition. The works will be on display in MFA’s Online People’s Choice Voting Gallery from August 19 – September 10, 2021.
Deadline to Enter is August 17, 2021.
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SMADC Announces Funding for The Southern Maryland Farmer Mini-Grant Program |
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The Mini-Grant closes on September 1, 2021, with awards announced by October 15, 2021.
SMADC awards will be up to $2,000 per applicant and is a one-to-one match by the farmer. A total of $40,000 in funding is available. However, it is anticipated that the number of applicants may exceed the amount of funding available, therefore grant applications will be ranked and awards may be less than the requested amount.
Grant funds may be used for equipment/services that help transition a farm’s sales strategy (such as online sales, home delivery, on-farm sales, etc.), for other projects that allow the farm business to maintain and/or expand sales, for the purchase of foundation livestock, purchase of plant stock, marketing and promotion of current farm operation, new fencing, hoop house, and materials needed for value-added food production and on-farm upgrades to enhance food safety.
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Volunteers Needed! Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County |
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Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) is looking for a few good volunteers. If you like meeting people and sharing your knowledge about Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay, we have the perfect job for you! Our Volunteer Information Specialists assist vacationers, business travelers, and area residents who stop by our 26 West Street Visitors Center and our seasonal satellite information booth at City Dock. Serving as front line ambassadors, our friendly volunteers provide visitors with materials, insights, and the lay of the land they need to make the best use of their time in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County.
Program Requirements:
- Volunteer opportunities are available to individuals 21 years of age and older.
- A desire to have fun talking with and helping people
- Willingness to promote Annapolis and Anne Arundel County as a tourist destination
- Commitment to serve a four-hour shift at least three times per month. Shifts typically begin at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. We especially need weekend volunteers.
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Four Rivers Heritage Area | 410-222-1805 | heritage_area@aacounty.org | fourriversheritage.org |
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