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STEM to STEAM — Let’s Encourage This Change

STEM to STEAM, by Tony J. Spencer (Guest Blogger) SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH (STEM)                          TO SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS & MATH (STEAM) What is STEAM?  It is much more than what the acronym STEM becomes when  an “A” is added.  “A” is for “ARTS” — all of the various types and levels of creative genre that identifies one’s particular talent. All students do not fit into the category of those who can deliver a great speech or paint a great picture.  However, all students should be provided...

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What is the “North County African American Trail”?

Newly-added to the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area, this region, known as “North County,” has a rich heritage. The physical places where this African American heritage once flourished, however, have largely been lost.  North County’s contemporary landscape of commercial corridors and dense residential development can mask — but does not hide — its connections to historic communities of color established in the mid-1800s before the Civil War and emancipation. Connecting the communities were influential churches, which served not only spiritual needs, but also social needs. The Black churches “were significant as...

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by Watching our “Story Project” Video with Tatiana Klein

To view the video, Click here: https://youtu.be/kZkoDcIiDBY Tatiana J. Klein is Costa-Rican-born and is an American citizen; she began studying music at age 10 with piano and flute at age 14.  She has been teaching High School Spanish at the Key School in Annapolis since 2008 and as a volunteer, she is passionate about helping the Hispanic community embrace their heritage while exploring the heritage in the surrounding Annapolis area. She is involved in many volunteer organizations and often partners with after-school programs that bring students to the Chesapeake Children’s Museum in Annapolis,...

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“Fall is For Heritage!” in the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area

Check out all the listings of events happening around the heritage area this fall! Fall is here, the weather is fine, and it's the perfect time to get the whole family out to experience heritage events that engage and entertain! A broad range of events is planned by a wide coalition of Chesapeake Crossroads partner sites, especially for fall! You'll want to check back often to see our updated lists! Do you have another event to share? Send your information to [email protected], many thanks! ...

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Fall 2022 (FY2023) Mini-Grant Round Is Announced

Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area is pleased to announce the availability of our Fall 2022 (FY23) Mini-Grants! Visit the Mini-Grants tab on our Grants page to access the Application and Guidelines. Applications in the new grant cycle are due by Wednesday October 5 and funding decisions will be announced by October 31, 2022. These Mini-Grants are available for new heritage and preservation-related programs, activities, products, and events. We encourage Mini-Grant proposals that include collaborative partnerships and enhanced heritage tourism, preservation, and/or the stewardship of historical, cultural, and natural resources. ALTSCHA also encourages proposals that foster Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and...

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Call for Nominations for 19th Annual Heritage Awards

Do you know a great heritage practitioner? An outstanding heritage-related project? Perhaps a valuable staff member or dedicated volunteer you would like to publicly acknowledge? The Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area seeks nominations for its Nineteenth Annual Heritage Awards. These awards recognize individuals, organizations, partnerships, programs and products that contribute significantly to the community by interpreting, promoting, preserving, researching and/or supporting our historical legacy. In 2022, nominations are invited in eleven categories, including Heritage Tourism Product Award, Heritage Volunteer Award, Heritage Partnership Award, Heritage Sponsor of the Year, Heritage Professional of the Year,...

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Maryland Dove will visit Annapolis September 9-11

The new Maryland Dove, a 84 foot wooden ship from Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC), will be visiting Annapolis September 9 - 11, 2022. The public is invited during this time to get a glimpse of what traveling by water was like for the first European settlers and to see the beautiful ship in person.  In 2018, HSMC announced that the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) had been selected to build a brand-new Maryland Dove. The ship, a replica of the 17th-century trading vessel that accompanied the first European settlers to...

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A Fresh Take: National Electronics Museum

By Riley Hoaglin Have you ever wondered where your electronic devices come from? Or maybe how people first used to communicate? Just around the corner is what might be one of the coolest museums you will ever visit in Anne Arundel County! The National Museum of Electronics, located in Linthicum Heights, offers an enriching experience through a wide variety of exhibits, many of them interactive. The National Electronics Museum works to “promote and encourage the study of science and engineering using their electronic heritage to educate and inspire students and the general...

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Aug 29 2022

Updated Information for Stakeholders – REVISED for Fall 2022

Following our recent Boundary Amendment, the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area's geographical footprint has nearly doubled in size and many new attractions, parks, heritage sites, and other organizations are now part of our stakeholder "family," and eligible for the grants and other activities of the program. How do I check whether my site or heritage project is in the heritage area? We include stakeholder information here on our website, www.chesapeakecrossroads.org. We seek to include our new attractions on the website, so please contact us at [email protected] to share information and photos with us...

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Chesapeake Crossroads is Hiring!

We are hiring! As our workload expands, the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area is looking to fill a temporary part-time position for a Contractual Coordinator, with a great opportunity for advancement for the right person! Our fast-paced, small office seeks an energetic problem-solver who is well-versed in Microsoft Office, WordPress, social media, and more! An interest in heritage programming, planning, marketing, and grants management is a plus. Must be detail-oriented, flexible, and a “people-person”! Work will be both virtual and in-person in the office as COVID protocols allow. If you are interested,...

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