NEWS FROM CHESAPEAKE CROSSROADS
July 26, 2022
Maryland Heritage Areas Authority Awards Grants to Anne Arundel County Heritage Organizations
Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area joins the Hogan Administration in announcing 8 new grants totaling $301,273 to local Annapolis and Anne Arundel County non-profit organizations by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA). The 8 local grants are among 107 matching grants totaling $5.1 million awarded to Maryland nonprofits, local jurisdictions, and other heritage tourism organizations. These grant funds support heritage tourism projects and activities that draw visitors and expand economic development and tourism-related job creation throughout Maryland.

Congrats to the following recipients:


Green Drinks Annapolis - Plastic Free July
Tuesday, July 26
5:30-7:30 pm
Pirates Cove Restaurant and Dock Bar
4817 Riverside Drive, Galesville

Tonight at Green Drinks Annapolis, Annapolis Green be celebrating Plastic Free July and showcasing all of the wonderful alternatives to single-use plastic that Pirates Cove and its sister restaurants are known for. And what a better place to be thankful for less plastic than on the beautiful dock of the bay at Pirates Cove.Bring a date, friend, co-worker, or family member for an informative evening with delicious drinks and snacks. It’s going to be a great night– can’t wait to see you there!

The Power of Together begins here: Connecting and celebrating Annapolis’ environmental community over conversation, collaboration, and cocktails! $10 suggested donation at Annapolis Green’s welcome table.
Tonight! Virtual Seminar - Elevating Women in Science
Tuesday, July 26
7:00 pm
Organization: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

On the journey from student to scientist, there are pivotal moments where women stop pursuing STEM careers – a phenomenon that researchers have dubbed “the leaky pipeline.” Stephanie Stack, chief biologist with the Pacific Whale Foundation, has first-hand experience balancing motherhood with a fulltime career in science. In this informative lecture, she explains the barriers that exist to women progressing in their STEM careers and how we can work together to improve this situation.

Este evento se traducirá al español! Los participantes podrán leer los subtítulos o escuchar la traducción. El evento en directo y la grabación tendrán traducción al español.
Tide & Tunes with Timmie Metz Band
Thursday, July 28
7:00-9:00 pm
Annapolis Maritime Museum
723 Second Street, Annapolis


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. No outside alcohol is permitted. Bring a chair or blanket.

Concerts will start at 7 p.m. at the Museum’s waterfront McNasby campus (723 Second St., Annapolis).
Bedlam in the Tavern and at Sea
Friday, July 29
7:00 pm
O'Brien's Oyster Bar and Seafood Tavern
113 Main Street, Annapolis

Enjoy an evening of colonial music and tavern dining with Historic Annapolis and the accomplished musicians and singers of the musical group "Bedlam". This interactive musical presentation offers an introduction to the popular tavern and pirate music of the colonial era through voices, hammered dulcimer, guitar, percussion, and woodwinds.For this performance, Bedlam has selected music that highlights the sea, with pirate songs such as "The Coasts of High Barbary" and drinking songs such as "The Antedeluvians Were All Very Sober" that was composed by Benjamin Franklin!

Admission Includes:
  • A rousing musical program
  • One (1) spirited tavern beverage (select from a Grog or a Dark & Stormy)
  • Table snacks
  • Tavern games, trivia and a raffle, all shared by local colonials

You can join in the fun with toastings and sing-a-longs - and yes, pirate or colonial garb is welcome!
Fridays at the Captain's with Kenneth T. Walsh
Friday, July 29
7:00-9:00 pm
Captain Avery Museum
1418 E. West Shady Side Road

Each Friday 7-9 pm in June, July, and August – the Captain Avery Museum will have a different presenter from 7-9 pm. These people will play music, make art, and talk about local history. Refreshments will be available. Get together with old and new friends for a night out!


Smithsonian guest lecturer and local author and Washington insider talks about his latest book on the presidency. Kenneth T. Walsh is a widely known author of nine books and the award-winning White House correspondent and columnist for U.S. News & World Report. He will be speaking about his book - Presidential Leadership in Crisis - from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Donald R. Trump.
Next Week - Wiley H. Bates Birthday Celebration Open House
Call for Nominations: Nonprofit Accelerator Advisory Committee
Do you know a nonprofit staff or board leader who would be great at providing feedback to Maryland Nonprofits related to the Nonprofit Accelerator Program?

This new program is made possible by an appropriation of $5 million in the State of Maryland’s FY23 budget to fund the start-up costs. It will offer back-office services and comprehensive capacity building through training classes, multi-class cohorts, and consultation focused on all competencies that are critical to the effective management, stability, growth, ethics, and sustainability of nonprofits.

The Committee aims to reflect the diversity of our sector with representation from all corners of Maryland, with emphasis on small community-based and people-of-color-led organizations. Nominees must demonstrate commitment to Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (JDEI) principles and values. A stipend for service will be offered. Self-nominations are welcome!

A Call for Abstracts - MHT’s Architectural Fieldwork Symposium
The Maryland Historical Trust is looking forward to hosting our annual Architectural Fieldwork Symposium in-person in Crownsville on October 27, 2022. The symposium brings together field surveyors, architectural historians, preservation planners, and related practitioners from across the region to discuss recent projects, themes, and methodologies. This year, we are excited to announce a call for presentation abstracts – a slightly different format for presenter selection as in previous years.

If you are interested in highlighting recent work from your agency, county, or firm, please consider submitting a brief proposal, not to exceed 500 words, outlining your topic. The presentations will be 20 minutes in length. Your abstract should place your topic in a broader historical context, not simply be descriptive in nature. We are particularly interested in topics that focus on fieldwork, the documentation of underrepresented communities, and addressing issues of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in preservation. All symposium presenters will receive a small honorarium for their efforts.

The submission deadline for presentation proposals is August 12, 2022.  Notification of accepted submissions will be sent via email by August 22nd. 

The presentation abstract should include the following:
  • A presentation title and topic sentence
  • A 250 – 500 word description of the presentation
  • A brief bio of the presenter(s)
 
We look forward to receiving your presentation abstracts! Please send proposals to Heather Barrett, Administrator of Architectural Research, at heather.barrett@maryland.gov. 
Job Opportunities at Historic Annapolis - Positions Still Available
Historic Annapolis is still seeking candidates for several open positions:

The Education Programs Specialist is a new position in the Department of Education and Interpretation at Historic Annapolis (HA). The Specialist will be responsible for researching, developing, implementing, and participating in new and innovative educational programs and activities centered on HA sites’ interpretive content and themes. The Specialist will work alongside a mission-oriented team of individuals who are committed to creating and delivering high-quality educational programming for our organization.

Historic Annapolis (HA) is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and energetic individual for the position of Senior Executive Associate. The Senior Executive Associate is responsible for supporting the operations of the President’s Office for HA, the leading non-profit preservation and history organization in Annapolis, Maryland. This individual will report to the President and CEO and will interact with the organization’s various departments, as well as a variety of others including Board of Trustee members, the public, vendors, and prospective donors.
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