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St. John’s College Will Host Panel Discussion on the Legacy of Francis Scott Key

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St. John’s College will host “The Legacy of Francis Scott Key, Class of 1796,” a panel discussion, on Wednesday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m., in the Francis Scott Key Auditorium. This event, organized by the College History Task Force, will discuss the complicated legacy of Francis Scott Key, founder of the St. John’s College Alumni Association, and the college’s most famous—and perhaps most controversial—graduate. The panel will be moderated by Chanel Compton Johnson, Executive Director of the Banneker-Douglass Museum. Panelists include Professor Mark Clague, author of the 2022 cultural biography of...

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Christine Dunham Joins Board of Directors

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Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area is pleased to welcome Christine Dunham as our newest member of the Board of Directors. She brings both Preservation and Conservation experience to our Board. We share a bio of Ms. Dunham here: "Christine is excited to join the board after serving for many years as the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center’s (SERC) representative on the Coordinating Council.  As the program manager for the SERC Directorate, she works with the Director, Smithsonian Administration, the board, and various partners, and coordinates special projects, among many other duties.  She was the...

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Recording Available for Panel Presentation, “Sticks and Stones: (De)humanizing Words? Considering the Language of Slavery, Race, and Marginalized Communities.”

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Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area was pleased to present a powerful Panel Presentation on March 28, led by author and scholar Chris Haley of the Maryland State Archives, entitled “Sticks and Stones: (De)humanizing Words? Considering the Language of Slavery, Race, and Marginalized Communities.”  The program looked closely at the ways that language used by public history professionals and academic historians, and today’s communities, to describe current, past, past people, and atrocities, has changed.  Mr. Haley, who is Director of Research, Education and Outreach, and the Study of the Legacy of Slavery at the...

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Chris Haley Will Lead Panel Discussion on “Sticks and Stones: (De)humanizing Words? Language of Slavery, Race, and Marginalized Communities”

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The Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area is pleased to present a panel discussion, led by author and scholar Chris Haley of the Maryland State Archives, entitled "Sticks and Stones: (De)humanizing Words? Considering the Language of Slavery, Race, and Marginalized Communities," to be held on March 28, 2-4 p.m. The program will look closely at the ways that language used by public history professionals and academic historians, and today's communities, to describe current, past, past people, and atrocities, has changed. A panel of speakers will discuss, from both professional and personal perspectives, the...

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Read all the latest about Maryland Day 2024 – Maryland Day For All!

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This is the 17th year for the Maryland Day Celebration in the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area! The dates of this weekend event are March 22-24, 2024. Visit the event website, www.marylandday.org, to see the full list of participating sites (there are more than 40 around the County) and the current listings of the planned events! All of the events are $1 or FREE! History-rich sites throughout the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area in Anne Arundel County invite visitors of all ages to celebrate Maryland History with new stories and new experiences! Events...

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Annapolis Green’s Maryland Day Advice: How to Make Your Event Experience “Greener”

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Maryland Day – “Growing a Little Greener!” ​Did you know that the green petal on the Maryland Day logo's Black-Eyed Susan signifies Maryland Day’s commitment to environmental stewardship? Working with nonb-profit partner Annapolis Green, our events and sites strive to make our weekend as eco-friendly as possible. As you attend Maryland Day weekend venues and events, thank you for leaving the lightest footprint possible! Some suggestions from Annapolis Green: Bring your reusable water bottle and coffee cup. Keep your eye out for water refill stations at our sites including the Annapolis Visitor Center (26 West...

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Recording and Resources Available from March 1st Workshop, “Improving the Visitor Experience for Visitors with Physical Disabilities”

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CCHA was pleased to present a powerful workshop on March 1, entitled, "Improving the Visitor Experience for Visitors with Physical Disabilities." Many thanks to workshop coordinator, Lisa Robbins, and to the four speakers: -- Ann Deschamps, Director, Mid-Atlantic ADA Center-- Beth Ziebarth, Head Diversity Officer, Smithsonian Institution-- Meredith Peruzzi, Director, the National Deaf Life Museum at Gallaudet University-- Steven Hairsine, Specialist, Blind Industries and Services of Maryland. Our thanks as well to Anthony Smoot Productions for the audio/video support; to Three Signs, LLC, for providing the ASL Interpretation; and to Maryland Hall for hosting...

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6 African American Sites in and Around Annapolis

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The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park is a nationally-significant attraction in nearby Dorchester County, and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture has welcomed millions of visitors since opening in September of 2016! Interest in our country’s African American legacy is greater than ever, and once you’ve been to Cambridge or Washington, DC there’s still more to see and learn! If you’re looking for local stories and experiences, make sure to check out some of the heritage sites that feature our African American stories (listed by distance from City...

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Workshop on “Improving the Visitor Experience for Visitors with Disabilities” Adds Exciting New Speakers

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We are excited to share that our workshop on March 1 at Maryland Hall, "Improving the Visitor Experience for Visitors with Physical Disabilities," has added exciting new speakers! Due to the withdrawal of a planned speaker due to medical issues, we are bringing some high-powered personnel to the podium, and you won't want to miss this event. Please help us spread the word! Speakers include: Beth Ziebarth, Head Diversity Officer for the Smithsonian, Ann Deschamps, Director of the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center, Meredith Peruzzi, Director of the National Deaf Life Museum at Gallaudet University,...

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Dr. Eric Elston Joins the CCHA Board

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Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area welcomes Dr. Eric Elston to its Board of Directors. We are pleased to share this bio of Dr. Elston: A devoted servant leader, Dr. Eric Elston has dedicated his life to inspiring and motivating our youth. For the last 25 years, Eric stands as a driving force for positive change. A graduate of, and ultimately serving on the Board of Directors of Leadership Anne Arundel Flagship program underscores his commitment to community development. Currently, he holds positions on various boards, including the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Foundation, Annapolis...

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