The Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC) and the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) have launched a project aimed at identifying lineal descendants or communities that are culturally […]
Chesapeake Crossroads
Read Honoree Corey Lewis’s Remarks on Receiving the Gertrude Makell DEIA in Programming Award
On Thursday, November 4, Chesapeake crossroads hosted its 20th Annual Heritage Awards ceremony. On that occasion, the Board of Directors announced an award in a new category, for Diversity, Equity, […]
Read the Latest Edition of our Print Newsletter, New Directions
We are pleased to share the latest edition of our print newsletter, New Directions. This is our Summer/Fall edition, Issue No, 52. Thanks for reading! Download the newsletter here:
Chesapeake Crossroads Announces Twelve Mini-Grant Awards to Local Heritage Nonprofit Organizations
Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area is pleased to announce twelve new Mini-Grant awards to local heritage-related nonprofit organizations as part of our FY24 Mini-Grant opportunity. The grants awarded this fall totaled […]
Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area Recognizes 2023 Heritage Award Honorees
On Thursday, November 2, Chesapeake Crossroads celebrated its 20th Annual Heritage Awards at Historic Baldwin Hall in Millersville. The honorees are listed below. Our warmest congratulations to all the honorees! […]
Funding Available – Plan Ahead Now!
Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area has two funding opportunities available each fiscal year– while funds last! Sponsorships: CCHA has a limited amount of funding available each fiscal year that may be […]
Join Chesapeake Crossroads for the Twentieth Annual Heritage Awards on Thursday, November 2
Celebrate history, heritage and excellence as the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area celebrates its Twentieth Annual Heritage Awards! These awards recognize individuals, organizations, programs and achievements that contribute to our community […]
Annearrundell County Free School Commemorates Historic 300th Anniversary
Official Ceremony & Plaque Unveiling – Thursday, October 26, 2023 Family Fun Festival – Saturday, October 28, 2023 On October 26, 1723 Maryland’s colonial assembly passed The Free School Act, […]
Maryland History and Culture Collaborative Hosts Zoom presentation by Michele Johnson about Maryland 250
The Maryland History and Culture Collaborative (MHCC) will host a virtual meeting on Friday, October 27, 2023 from 10:00 AM to Noon for a presentation by Michele W. Johnson. Ms. Johnson is Executive Director of […]
Bates Legacy Center Quilting Project – NEW October Update
The Wiley H. Bates Legacy Center invites the public to participate in the Bates Legacy Center Story Telling Quilt Project! The Center is developing six Documentary Story Quilts as part […]
Fall Mini-Grant Round is Announced!
Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area Announces the Fall 2023 (FY2024) Mini-Grant Round! Note: the Application Has Been Revised, Please Make Sure To Use The Application Posted Below. The Mini-Grants in our […]
Call for Nominations for Twentieth 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 […]