October 2022

This Fall, we are celebrating heritage throughout the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area! Read on to see what is happening this week. Click on the event title for more information. Annapolis Port Marker Installation Date: Tuesday, November 1Time: 11:00 am-1:00 pm Location: Susan Campbell Park, Annapolis City DockHost Organization: City of Annapolis The Annapolis Port Marker is on its way! Having met all mandatory approvals to include the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) of the City of Annapolis Historic District, the UNESCO “Port Marker Project” is moving forward. In 2012 Middle Passage Ceremonies and Port Marker Project...

Our Stakeholders are invited to participate in Listening Sessions this week as part of our Five-Year Planning Process. These will be led by our Five-Year Planning Consultant, Rob Forloney. We look forward to your input. Please plan to attend ONE session, and not both. Wednesday, October 26, 4-6 p.m., in-person session, at Wiley H. Bates Legacy Center, 1101 Smithville Street, Annapolis. There is plenty of FREE parking, either on the street in front of the complex, or a lower lot accessed through the side road, S. Villa Avenue. The Center is...

This Fall, we are celebrating heritage throughout the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area! Read on to see what is happening this week. Click on the event title for more information. Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime: “Mr. Pumpkin’s Tea Party” Date: Tuesday, October 25Time: Program, 10 – 11 am; Garden Time, 11 – 11:30 amLocation: William Paca House and Garden,186 Prince George Street, AnnapolisHost Organization: Historic Annapolis Join us on select Tuesday mornings for storytime and fun activities in the William Paca Garden, a secret treasure in the Historic District of Annapolis. Each program is designed for little ones (3-7...

By Riley Hoaglin Just 20 miles outside of Annapolis is a natural oasis. This hidden gem invites you to take a step outside of your everyday life, and enjoy everything nature has to offer! Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary was established in 1985 and is located within the tidal reaches of the Patuxent River. Encompassing 1,700 acres of protected land, Jug Bay offers freshwater marshes, forested wetlands, creeks and so much more. Due to its vast ecosystems, you will find a wide diversity of animals, including mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, and many...

The latest issue of the Chesapeake Crossroads Newsletter, New Directions, is out! This issue covers this year's MHAA funding to our heritage area partners, our activities of the summer, and some information about our ongoing plans. Download the newsletter here: Summer 2022 Newsletter. Thanks! Summer 2022 Newsletter onlineDownload ...