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July 2019

Jul 31 2019

SOLD OUT – Register for September Workshop: “Decolonizing Our Museums”

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by Carol Benson

THIS WORKSHOP HAS SOLD OUT. Four Rivers Heritage Area's Education Committee Presents a Half-Day Workshop: "Decolonizing our Museums: Perspectives on Diversifying Our Narratives" When: September 5, 2019, 9:30 a.m. to Noon Where: Historic London Town and Gardens, 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD The workshop is sold out. Participants brainstorm ways to bring new perspectives to their museum exhibits and programming for visitors with diverse viewpoints In this workshop, a panel of museum professionals, volunteers, and consultants will discuss ways museums can offer their visitors history from diverse viewpoints, before participants brainstorm ways to bring new perspectives to...

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Jul 12 2019

Maryland Heritage Areas Authority Awards Matching Grants Totaling $489,500 to Local Heritage Organizations

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by Carol Benson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 12, 2019 Annapolis, MD: Four Rivers: The Heritage Area of Annapolis, London Town & South County joins the Hogan Administration in announcing 8 new grants totaling $489,500 to local Annapolis and Anne Arundel County non-profit organizations by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA). The 8 local grants are among 109 matching grants totaling $5 million that were awarded to Maryland non-profits, local jurisdictions and other heritage tourism organizations including museums, and historic preservation, natural resources, cultural, and educational organizations. These grant funds support heritage tourism projects, historic...

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