In celebration of the March Women’s History Month, the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Foundation, Inc. is highlighting local African American Female Pioneers with the release of a book: Celebrating African American Female […]
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Anne Arundel County Arts and Cultural Resources Grants
The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County is honored to partner with the Anne Arundel County Office of Planning and Zoning Cultural Resources Division, which protects the County’s historic sites, […]
Press Release: County Executive Pittman, Mayor Buckley Designate Annapolis “Site of Memory”
Official designation endorsed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and the Middle Passage Ceremonies, and Port Markers Project. Annapolis, MD (November 1, 2022) – Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman […]
Maryland Historical Trust Presents Annual Preservation Awards
As part of Preservation Month (May 2022), the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) will present 10 awards for noteworthy accomplishments in the preservation field, recognizing outstanding education, restoration, and revitalization projects, […]
DHCD’s Operating Assistance Grants Now Open for Applications
The FY22 Operating Assistance Grant: Technical Assistance Grant application round is now open through Maryland’s Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). This program offers funding to support operating and […]
African American Heritage Preservation Program Grant Round Announced for FY2023
The African American Heritage Preservation Program (AAHPP) provides grants to assist in the preservation of buildings, sites, or communities of historical and cultural importance to the African American experience in […]
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and African Diaspora Festival This Weekend
On Saturday, April 2, 2022, the City of Annapolis, in partnership with The Annapolis Drum and Bugle Corps, will host the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and African Diaspora […]
MSAC Land Acknowledgement Project Now Available as Public Resource
We are sharing this important new resource from the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) for any of our partners interested in accuracy when presenting local indigenous history. In response to […]
Honoring the Black Families of Eastport: Past & Present
The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM) is proud to join Briayna Cuffie and the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in honoring the heritage of black families in the Eastport […]
Launching Next Week! Persistence, Purpose, and Preservation: Rosenwald Schools in Anne Arundel County
Galesville Community Center announces the launch of the Anne Arundel County Rosenwald School History Project Join the Galesville Community Center Organization, Inc. (GCCO) on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at 11:00 […]
Anne Arundel County and Arts Organizations Announce Call for Artists for Mural Project
Phase 1 materials due by February 18; mural sought for southeastern wall of the Arundel Center Anne Arundel County, the Annapolis Arts District, and the Arts Council of Anne Arundel […]
Volunteer Opportunities in Our Heritage Area
Our partner sites are always looking for dedicated volunteers. Below are a couple of organizations that have recently put out requests based on their specific needs. Volunteering is a terrific […]