Check Out Our Recent Blog Posts!
|
|
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!
|
|
Bristol County Fifes and Drums: Hear the Call! |
|
Thursday, August 5
5:30-7:00 pm
William Paca House and Garden
186 Prince George Street, Annapolis
Historic Annapolis invites you to an evening of celebration with the Bristol County Fifes and Drums in the William Paca Garden! Meet 25 fully uniformed fifes and drummers from Bristol, Rhode Island as they play favorites like Yankee Doodle, The Battle Hymn of the Republic, and You’re a Grand Old Flag, along with Irish jigs and reels.
Bring your family and a blanket and watch from the lawn and terrace as the spirited group marches and plays authentic music of the colonial era.
Cost to attend is $20 per person for General Admission or free for HA Members & Volunteers, free for Children under 17, and free for Blue Star Active Military Families. One drink ticket is included with admission for beer, wine, or lemonade. Additional beverages may be purchased on-site. Register for Bristol County Fifes and Drums: Hear the Call!
|
|
Colonial Cocktails: Negus & Lemonade A Second Way |
|
Thursday, August 5
6:30 pm
Historic London Town & Gardens
839 Londontown Road, Edgewater
From punches to bounces, syllabubs to juleps, colonists imbibed a wide variety of alcoholic beverages. At Colonial Cocktails, you’ll get to make and enjoy two historical drinks and learn about colonial tavern culture. In this session, we’ll be delving into the world of wines with Negus, a spiced port, and Lemonade a Second Way, a thirst-quenching drink to beat the heat of Maryland summer.
|
|
Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series Continues |
|
Thursday, August 5
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 5 concert features Davidson Exchange (Music of the 60’s & 70’s).
Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted.
|
|
Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse Stamp Unveiling |
|
Next Week! Lunch and Learn: Meet Maryland's Anne Catharine Green
|
|
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.
|
|
Special Art Exhibition Ending Soon: Norman Gross at the Captain Avery Museum |
|
Self-taught local artist, Norman Gross's detailed boat models and artscapes interpret his family's personal history working the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and offer a unique glimpse into this area's longstanding maritime heritage.
This special exhibition will be on view each Sunday from 12pm to 4pm, through August 15.
The Captain Avery Museum (1418 E West Shady Side Rd, Shady Side) is now reopened to the public!
|
|
MSAC Accessibility Learning Series - How can we help? |
|
Thursday, August 5
2:00-3:00 pm
Organization: Maryland State Arts Council
MSAC will host a Listening Session on August 5th to hear constituent thoughts about what professional development needs are regarding accessibility. We'll be asking the questions like:
- What assistance/guidance does your organization need to best formulate future inclusive plans to serve persons with disabilities?
- What learning environment can best assist you as you move forward in increasing accessibility in your art?
|
|
Early Bird Registration for 2021 AASLH/AMA Annual Meeting Ends This Week |
|
The deadline for Early Bird registration for the 2021 AASLH/AMA Annual Meeting is this Friday, August 6. Register this week and save $65 off the onsite registration fee.
|
|
Request for Proposals: 3rd Annual Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture Symposium
|
|
The Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture is pleased to announce that they are soliciting proposals for media and tech companies across the State of Maryland for the purposes of strengthening their 2021 annual symposium. Their objective is to select companies/contractors that fully meet the requirements identified in their Request for Proposal (RFP).
Within the RFP you will find all the information necessary to conduct a proper assessment of the commission's requirements.
If you would like to submit a proposal, please confirm your intent to do so by replying to: janicethegriot@aol.com with the following details no later than August 9th, 2021:
- Company name
- Contact person (First Name, Last Name)
- Email address
- Telephone number
|
|
Four Rivers is looking for a dynamic self-starter to join our team! Potential for advancement for the right person.
Four Rivers Heritage Area (one of Maryland’s thirteen certified heritage areas), a nonprofit organization with its office in Annapolis, seeks a part-time Heritage Programs Coordinator. Excellent interpersonal, writing, and communications skills are essential. Grants, tourism, museum, nonprofit management, and preservation experience are preferred. The Heritage Programs Coordinator works under the supervision of the Executive Director. This is a part-time position (currently 16-20 hours per week, with additional hours beginning next month, and some limited flexibility in schedule).
To Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to Carol Benson, Executive Director, Four Rivers Heritage Area, by email at heritage_area@aacounty.org. The position will remain open until filled.
|
|
Four Rivers Heritage Area | 410-222-1805 | heritage_area@aacounty.org | fourriversheritage.org |
|
|
|
|
|
|
