Did you know the Four River Heritage Area offers sponsorships? Every year we have a limited amount of funding available each fiscal year that may be used towards the sponsorship […]
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Notice of Funding Opportunity – Maryland Nonprofit Recovery Initiative
Governor Hogan is allocating $50 million to the Maryland Nonprofit Recovery Initiative (NORI) to assist nonprofit organizations whose critical operations have been financially impacted by COVID-19 and state-of-emergency. The […]
Eight Maryland Heritage Areas Authority Grants Awarded to Local Heritage Projects
The Hogan administration recently announced that 114 matching grants totaling $5.1 million were awarded to Maryland nonprofits, local jurisdictions, and other heritage tourism organizations by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority […]
New Maryland State Arts Council Grants – Public Art Across Maryland Program
Maryland State Arts Council recently announced two grant opportunities as part of its Public Art Across Maryland Program. Public Art Across Maryland (PAAM) grants are community grants awarded to Maryland organizations […]
Watch the Maryland’s Scenic Byways: Roots & Tides Video
Learn more about the Roots and Tides Scenic Byway in this new video by the Maryland Office of Tourism! Featured Four Rivers Heritage Area attractions in the video include: United […]
“Maryland Day: Unpaused” Activities for Kids
Maryland Day Unpaused continues! In recognition of the family-friendly theme of this celebration, here are some virtual experiences to enjoy with the kids. Anne Arundel County Public Library hosts Facebook […]
Hogan Administration Announces $600,000 in Grants for Historic Preservation Projects Across Maryland
We are excited to share a press release about the Maryland Historical Trust’s Historic Preservation Capital Grant Program. Although no sites within the Four Rivers Heritage Area are recipients of […]
Local Online Tools for Researching African American History
The Four Rivers Heritage Area has a wealth of African American stories. African Americans have lived in Annapolis for over three centuries. From the 1700s through today, one-third or more […]
Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture Announces $1 Million In Funding for Preservation Projects
The Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC) announces $1 million in available funds for African American preservation projects. The goal of the African American Heritage Preservation Program (AAHPP) […]
Resources for Inclusive Museum Practices
Museums and historic sites have a responsibility to be sensitive to the stories they tell and inclusive in the audiences they engage. Although we know our partners have taken conscious […]
Sustainability for Museums with the American Alliance of Museums
Sustainability planning is critical to your organization, allowing you to adapt to unforeseen challenges while preserving valuable natural resources. In preparing for your organization’s post-pandemic reopening, you also have an […]
New Virtual Experiences From Our Partners
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve introduced you to some of the virtual tours and experiences offered by our heritage partners. Here are some of the latest offerings […]