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Woodlawn History Center and Welcome Center for SERC Opens to the Public

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Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Welcome Center and History Exhibit! This is an outstanding new attraction that is well worth a visit! The Woodlawn History Center will be open to visitors every Saturday going forward, from 10am through 12:30pm. Visits are free and no advance signups are required. Built in 1735, Woodlawn is the oldest Smithsonian building still in its original location. According to the site's website, "For nearly two centuries, Woodlawn served as the plantation home of the Sellman family. Coming...

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A Fresh Take: Historic London Town’s Gardens

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By Riley Hoaglin Have you had the chance to visit Historic London Town's Gardens? If you are an anthophile (a person who loves flowers and all things plants), then you have to check out their trails that showcase diverse botanical gardens, a Sound & Sensory garden for kids, and so much more. Historic London Town and Gardens, located in Edgewater, offers educational exhibits and historic buildings -- both restored structures and reconstructions -- but they also have a trail that leads you through all the different areas of the gardens. There...

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Resources for Developing Interpretive Themes – Revised!

Partner Resources, Whats new
by Carol

The Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area will be revisiting its Interpretive Themes as part of the Five-Year Planning Process it is undertaking this year (FY2023). In advance of the meetings that will be held, we wanted to collect and share resources about this task. Interpretive Themes play a large role in the MHAA application process. Grant applicants are asked to refer to the themes when they describe their proposed projects, and the applications are judged on their answers. Because of this. we want to examine both what they are, and how they...

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A Fresh Take – A U.S. Naval Academy Tour

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By Riley Hoaglin We all know that the U.S. Naval Academy is our neighbor, but have you had the chance to take a tour of the breathtaking campus? I recently had the opportunity to experience a guided tour, and I can say the campus is spectacular. With so much history on view, a trip through the gates into "The Yard" takes you into another world. I signed up for a guided group tour offered by the Naval Academy Visitor Center. The tour lasts about an hour and a half and takes you...

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Rebranding Process Results in New Marketing Insights

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Our organization (ALTSCHA, Inc.) received a FY2022 Marketing Grant from the Maryland Heritage Area Authority (MHAA) for a Rebranding process, now that our official boundaries have expanded and approximately doubled in size. We selected local marketing firm, Cyphers Agency, to assist in the work. The process resulted in high stakeholder participation and satisfaction, and a new Brand, “Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area.” The marketing-related insights that ALTSCHA learned from our Rebranding Process were very helpful. After looking at past documents and conducting their own research, the consultant, Cyphers Agency, identified that our...

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Additional MHAA Grant Funding Supports Local Maritime Museum

Grant Awards, News, Whats new
by Carol

The Assistant Administrator of the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA), Andrew Arivzu, has notified Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area that an eleventh grant has been awarded in our heritage area in FY2022. Reserve List funding in the amount of $40,000 has been awarded to Annapolis Maritime Museum for its project, "Outdoor Exhibits: An Extension of 'Our Changing Waterfront'." This brings the total of MHAA support to the heritage area to $454,039 for FY2022. Congratulations to the Annapolis Maritime Museum for receiving this significant support for its ongoing efforts to add new...

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Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area Announces New “Small Changes” Grant Funding Opportunity

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by Carol

BIG CHANGES are in the works for ALTSCHA, Inc., as it transitions to its new brand, “Chesapeake Crossroads,” with expanded boundaries that includes many new partners. SMALL CHANGES funds can assist our small heritage-related partner organizations (annual budgets of $100,000 or less) with this transition as well. The vision for this grant fund is to give a “boost” to smaller organizations, especially those that are recently-established, that are experiencing a pressing need that, if met, will allow them to increase their effectiveness. Small Changes Grant funds could provide opportunities to strengthen...

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A Fresh Take on Quiet Waters Park

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By Riley Hoaglin Quiet Waters Park is a well-known stop for most Annapolitans; with its breathtaking views and scenic trails, it is one park you do not want to miss. The park offers a wide variety of activities from art galleries, to pavilions, to a dog beach, and even a premier indoor facility -- the Blue Heron Room -- that can host your next event. In the winter months they open a centrally-located ice-skating rink (pictured below). The benefits of the park do not end there; the location of Quiet Waters...

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Learn more about National Historic Marker Day: April 29th

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National Historic Marker Day will take place this year on Friday, April 29. The William G. Pomeroy Foundation created this fun and family-friendly celebration in 2021 to bring people together to clean historic markers in their community, while helping to promote and preserve local history. Markers educate the public, encourage pride of place, promote tourism and generate economic benefits. Despite their importance, many have not received ongoing care to maintain their luster. Road salt, pollen and other contaminants can take their toll. Markers must be regularly cleaned so they can be...

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New Available Grant Funding for Wildlife and Resilience in the Bay

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New “WILD” grant program will focus on the restoration and conservation of wetlands and streamside forest buffers, as well as community engagement and outdoor recreation The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) today announced that the recently passed Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 includes a first-year funding of $4 million for a new grant program to support fish and wildlife, climate resiliency, and equitable access to the outdoors in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.Grant proposals are now being accepted for the new Chesapeake...

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