On Sunday, April 2, the Galesville Community Center presented the program, “Stories That Matter in South County,” as part of the 16th Annual Maryland Day Celebration in the Chesapeake Crossroads […]
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Add Your Story! Crownsville Hospital Oral History Project
Residents, former employees, patients, neighbors and other community members, if you have a story about the Crownsville State Hospital that you would like to share, you are encouraged to complete […]
Board Member Gertrude Makell Receives Michelle Obama Award
On Wednesday, March 30, County Executive Steuart Pittman, in partnership with the Caucus of African American Leaders, honored our Board Member, Gertrude Makell, with 13 additional women who have had […]
Now Available! Recorded Webinar on the National Register Process in Maryland
Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area is proud to share this recording of a recent webinar, “The National Register in Maryland,” and the related resources mentioned by our speakers, who joined us […]
Year in Review: Grants Awarded in 2022
In 2022, the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area brought $367,768 in state funding to capital and non-capital projects at heritage sites, museums, and non-profit organizations in our area, as well as […]
Year in Review: Thank You For Your Support in 2022!
Thank you to all our sponsors, donors and active supporters of the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area this past year! In 2022, we received major grant support from the Maryland Heritage […]
Year in Review: MHAA Grants Closed in 2022
Each year, grants from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) contribute significantly to heritage resources and attractions that tell our stories and strengthen the museums, history centers, exhibits, and attractions […]
Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) Announces FY2024 Grant Round
The Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) FY 2024 grant materials for heritage tourism capital and non-capital projects are now available, including a newly revised and streamlined application! (PLEASE NOTE that the questions […]
Recordings from Two Presentations on Interpretive Themes are Available
As our organization plans to revisit and revise our Interpretive Themes, we are planning a series of lunchtime seminars on the themes developed for recent Interpretive Plans in our area. […]
Chesapeake Crossroads Announces Nine Mini-Grant Awards to Local Heritage Nonprofit Organizations
Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area is pleased to announce nine new Mini-Grant awards to local heritage-related nonprofit organizations as part of our FY23 Mini-Grant opportunity. The grants awarded this fall totaled […]
Maryland Museums Association Leads Way in Advocating for Restoration of Museum Assistance Program (MAP)
In a recent meeting, the Maryland Museums Association (MMA) discussed MMA’s major priority – the return of the State’s Museum Assistance Program (MAP). The state’s Museum Assistance Program grants existed […]
Join Chesapeake Crossroads for the Nineteenth Annual Heritage Awards on Thursday, November 10
Celebrate history, heritage and excellence as the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area celebrates its Nineteenth Annual Heritage Awards! These awards recognize individuals, organizations, programs and achievements that contribute to our community […]