On June 7, our organization was pleased to launch a fully-redesigned website, with many features for both visitors and stakeholders, and special attention paid to accessibility. The project was developed […]
Chesapeake Crossroads
Galesville Project earns MHT Award
On May 31, as part of Preservation Month, the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) awarded Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks with the 2024 Preservation Award for Outstanding Stewardship of a […]
Join the Chesapeake Gateways Visitor Experience Network!
From our partners at NPS Chesapeake: Does your organization own or manage a site, trail, connecting route, or water trail that helps visitors connect to the Chesapeake Bay watershed? Become […]
CCHA Workshops Focus on Learning, Equity, and Preparation for the Future
This year, the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area has offered four workshops for our stakeholders to learn about key issues and best practices that will prepare us for a stronger future. […]
Seventeenth Annual Maryland Day Celebration Shows Impact
The Seventeenth Annual Maryland Day Celebration in our heritage area took place on March 22-24, 2024, with the theme of “Maryland Day For All.” CCHA contractor Cynthia Borchardt managed all […]
Planning Under Way for America’s 250th in July 2026
Discussions about “America 250”, also known as America’s Semiquincentennial, have been in the works in Maryland and our heritage area for more than a year. The Director of the Maryland […]
Webinar Recording and Resources for “Planning for Civics in our 250 Celebrations”
On Thursday, May 16, CCHA hosted an engaging webinar entitled, “Planning for Civics in our 250 Celebrations,” presented by Dr. Marcie Taylor-Thoma. For related resources, see the materials in the […]
Explore New Storymap: Beaches and Sites of Black Historical Significance
The new resource is a visual presentation of historically Black beaches and other places of Black historical significance in the Chesapeake watershed. News has just been released about a new […]
Webinar will Feature Dr. Marcie Taylor-Thoma, on “Planning for Civics in our 250 Celebrations”
Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area is pleased to announce a webinar presentation by Dr. Marcie Taylor-Thoma on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 2 p.m., via zoom, entitled, “Planning for Civics in […]
Annapolis Arts Week Joins Anne Arundel Arts Month This June
Annapolis Arts Week (June 1-June 7) is now officially a part of Anne Arundel Arts Month, a full month of celebrating the arts coming the Anne Arundel County in June! […]
Information for African American Preservation Program Grant, FY2025
Applications are now being accepted for the African American Heritage Preservation Program FY2025 grant round. Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the grant guidelines, view a recorded webinar and to contact […]
John Potvin to be Honored by Maryland Historical Trust
The Maryland Hisorical Trust has announced its 2024 Preservation Awards honorees, and John Potvin, manager of the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, will receive the Outstanding Individual Leadership at the Local […]