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August 2020

This Week
Aug 31 2020

Events This Week: August 31-September 6

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by Hope Stewart

Looking for something to do before or during the holiday weekend? This week in the Four Rivers Heritage Area it's all about art and artists! Virtual lectures by Historic Annapolis are still going strong! This week, join them for Virtual Lecture on Annapolis and Colonial Painters on Thursday, September 3 at 7:00 pm. Some of the most well-known Colonial artists regularly worked in Annapolis. Join Curator of Collections, Robin Matty, for this intimate look not only at the people portrayed, but also the artists who painted them. Discover why prominent members...

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Grants 3
Aug 28 2020

Reminder! Maryland Grants for Nonprofit Organizations Still Available

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by Hope Stewart

Reminder, the following grants through the State of Maryland are still open and accepting applications for eligible nonprofits. Deadlines are coming up soon in September (one closes early next week) so be sure to apply while funds are available! Click on the grant title for more information. Maryland Nonprofit Recovery Initiative (NORI) Grant Funding Organization: Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Deadline: The application portal will close September 1, 2020 at 5:00 PM a​​t the latest; the portal may close if and when grant requests exceed available funding. Guidelines: The Maryland Department of Housing...

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Ballot B
Aug 27 2020

New Multi-Media Online Exhibit from Preservation Maryland Celebrates Women’s Suffrage

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by Carol

Our friends at Preservation Maryland have shared the following: "One hundred years ago today, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States was signed into law and officially granted over 20 million American women the right to vote. In recognition of the struggles and achievements of a once disenfranchised majority, Preservation Maryland is honored to present our contribution to the national efforts illuminating this important history: Ballot & Beyond.  "Through 'Ballot & Beyond,' Preservation Maryland is using our 21th-century tools and an inclusive historic approach to elevate the complex history of Maryland’s...

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Historic Marker Program
Aug 26 2020

Nominations for Anne Arundel County’s 2021 Historic Markers Program Now Being Accepted

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by Hope Stewart

Anne Arundel Encourages Residents to Appreciate Local History The first round of roadside “Historic Markers” were installed earlier this year, with little fanfare amid the immediate public health threat posed by COVID-19 in March. Today, Anne Arundel County wants its residents to get outside, enjoy fresh air and visit local historical sites, while social distancing during staycations spent more safely closer to home. The historic marker program, developed by the Cultural Resources Division, Office of Planning and Zoning, is designed to raise public awareness about some of the County’s most significant historic...

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This Week 2
Aug 24 2020

Webinars to Watch this Week: August 24-30

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by Hope Stewart

Thursday is a busy day for local events this week. Even though "Colonial Cocktails: Syllabub & Sangaree" and Historic London Town and Gardens is sold out, here are some other opportunities to learn and engage. Join Historic Annapolis for a Virtual Lecture on Hamilton, the Man and the Musical, on Thursday, August 27 at 7:00 pm. Alexander Hamilton has always been known as a central player in America’s early history, but the smash Broadway musical Hamilton has focused new attention on the life and career of this fascinating individual. This multimedia...

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Building back better
Aug 21 2020

“Vacationing in Place” with the Four Rivers Heritage Area

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by Hope Stewart

In case you missed it, this week Carol Benson, Executive Director of the Four Rivers Heritage Area, joined County Executive Stuart Pittman and others for a discussion on "Vacationing in Place" in Anne Arundel County, and the recording is now available. Learn more about some of the great things to see and do in our county by watching the video below. [embed]https://www.facebook.com/AACoExec/videos/307178954036962[/embed]   And find more information here about the featured heritage sites currently open to the public: Historic London Town and Gardens Historic London Town and Gardens is a twenty-three acre park featuring history, archaeology,...

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UGRR
Aug 20 2020

Tools for International Underground Railroad Month – DEADLINE TOMORROW!

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by Hope Stewart

The below information was shared with us by the Maryland Department of Commerce's Office of Tourism (OTD), and we wanted to be sure to make our partners aware of these great tools and resources as we all prepare to celebrate International Underground Railroad Month. This September, join Maryland’s commemoration of International Underground Railroad Month and inspire visitors to travel to learn about the Underground Railroad. For all the information and details about how you can participate in International Underground Railroad Month, please visit the Department of Commerce Office of Tourism website. Current visitor research...

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2020 Centennial Summit
Aug 19 2020

Join the 2020 Women’s Centennial Summit: From the Right to Vote to the Right to Lead

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by Hope Stewart

Yesterday, August 18, 2020, was an important anniversary, the centennial of the passing of the 19th amendment granting women the right to vote. We encourage you to continue the recognition of this milestone by joining the 2020 Women's Centennial Summit on Wednesday, August 26. This Summit is presented by the Maryland Commission for Women in partnership with The Foundation for the Maryland Commission for Women & The Maryland Commission on the Commemoration of ​the 100th Anniversary of the Passage of the 19th Amendment of the Constitution of the United States. Presented virtually,...

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Aug 17 2020

Round II of Maryland’s Nonprofit Recovery Initiative’s Grants Now Open

Partner Resources, Whats new
by Carol

Governor Hogan is allocating $50 million to the Maryland Nonprofit Recovery Initiative (NORI) to assist nonprofit organizations whose critical operations have been financially impacted by COVID-19 and state-of-emergency. Round II of funding is now open and will close August 21 at 12:00pm a​​t the latest; the portal may close if and when grant requests exceed available funding. If you were unable to apply during the first round, you now have another opportunity. ​ The funding will be administered through FOUR funding applications administered as follows by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) or...

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This Week
Aug 17 2020

Webinars to Watch This Week! August 17-23

Partner Resources, Whats new
by Carol

Although we don’t have any in-person events to highlight this week in the Four Rivers Heritage Area, here are some educational and informative webinars you’re not going to want to miss. Click the event title for links to each event’s page. Partner Webinars Earth Optimism Panel: Building Climate-Resilient Communities on the Coast Date: Tuesday, August 18 Time: 7:00-8:30 pm Location: Online Host Organization: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center Tens of millions of Americans make their homes in coastal cities. How these cities adapt to rising seas will determine their futures in the 21st century. In this webinar...

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