Infrographic on the Impact of the MHAA Program
Chesapeake Crossroads
Four Rivers Education Committee Offers Workshop February 24
A Four Rivers Heritage Area Education Committee Workshop. This training will provide knowledge and understanding about the experiences of people with cognitive disabilities and autism, including applicable tips on how museum professionals can enhance the visitor experience at their sites for all patrons.
Share Your Stories This Saturday!
MHAA Grant recipient “The Lost Towns Project” is honored to have local historian Janice Hayes-Williams give the keynote address for a Civil Rights public meeting this Saturday, January 27 from 12:00-2:00 pm at Bates Legacy Center, 1101 Smithville Street in Annapolis.
New Parking Options Make Visiting Annapolis Easier
Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley welcomes members of the Maryland General Assembly, their staff and visitors back to Annapolis for the 2018 legislative session and offers a few parking tips for Marylanders planning to visit the Capital City.
Do You Have a Story About the Civil Rights Era in Anne Arundel County? Documents to Share about African-American Historic Sites?
Our colleagues at the Lost Towns Project have made a call for community participation in their new projects!
Four Rivers Activities Have Wide Impact – INFOGRAPHIC
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Job Announcement: City of Annapolis Seeks Chief of Historic Preservation
City of Annapolis: Chief of Historic Preservation Download the announcement details here: Chief of Historic Preservation External applicants should go to www.annapolis.gov, click on the JOBS icon and follow the instructions to the Employment […]
GIVING TUESDAY – THREE GREAT REASONS TO GIVE
THREE GREAT REASONS TO GIVE TO FOUR RIVERS ON GIVING TUESDAY: WE KEEP YOU INFORMED — SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER! WE FUND IMPORTANT PROJECTS AT YOUR FAVORITE HERITAGE SITE! (FOR EXAMPLE, OUR […]
Fall FY18 Mini-Grant Opportunity Announced!
[vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Four Rivers Heritage Area is please to announce the availability of our Fall FY18 Mini-Grants! Applications in the new grant cycle are due by October […]
New Flyer! Heritage Sites Along the South County Water Trail
New! Four Rivers has created a new flyer for our Water Trail visitors!
Check out the heritage attractions in Southern Anne Arundel County, while you are in the area enjoying our water access and beautiful water views! Download the flyer here: South County Water Trail Flyer reduced
South County Water Trail information is available here: www.aacwt.org. More information about water access in the county is available here: http://www.aacounty.org/departments/recreation-parks/parks/water-accessibility/
Maryland Heritage Areas Authority Awards Matching Grants Totaling $219,000 to Local Heritage Organizations
Annapolis, MD: Four Rivers: The Heritage Area of Annapolis, London Town & South County joins the Hogan Administration in announcing 4 new grants totaling $219,000 to local Annapolis and Anne Arundel County non-profit organizations by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA). The 4 local grants are among 50 matching grants totaling $2.695 million that were awarded to Maryland non-profits, local jurisdictions and other heritage tourism organizations including museums, and historic preservation, natural resources, cultural, and educational organizations.
An Interview with Joann Vaughan, Arts Community Leader
This year marked the debut of “Annapolis Arts Week,” a collaborative effort among businesses and local arts groups including Paint Annapolis, the Annapolis Food and Wine Festival, and other accompanying exhibits and block parties. To get a perspective on the week’s popular appeal, Hope from Four Rivers talked to Joann Vaughan, Executive Director of the Maryland Federation of Art, about the “Paint Annapolis” event — its place in the community, and her vision for its future.