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Jul 20 2021

Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) Project Grants Awarded by Fiscal Year (Excludes Management and Marketing Grants) -- Scroll Down for a list Sorted By Grantee Organization FY22 – Total Grants: $264,039 Annapolis Community Foundation, with Annapolis Greek Heritage Organization (AGHO) - $7,500 Annapolis Greek Heritage Project (non-capital grant - $7,500) Annapolis Maritime Museum - $95,000 Lighting the Park – A Public Safety and Accessibility Project (capital grant - $95,000) Chesapeake Arts Center - $62,750 Expanded Gallery Space and Exhibitions Program at CAC (capital grant - $62,750) Galesville Community Center - $49,500 Persistence, Purpose and Preservation:...

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Jul 19 2021

It's a busy week of events, both virtual and in-person, so make sure to read on below about all our partners' offerings. You're sure to find happenings for all ages. And don't forget check out our Event Calendar to see what's coming in the future. Many of these programs have limited capacity and fill up quickly, and you won't want to miss out! Click on the event title for more information. Mr. Paca's Garden: Summer Storytime, "Good Morning Yoga" Date: Tuesday, July 20 Time: Program, 10 - 11 am; Garden Time, 11...

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Jul 19 2021

We have changed! (Read more about our Boundary Expansion here.) We now seek to Rebrand, to select a new name to better describe our new area. For our first step, we are soliciting ideas for names from one and all -- we call it "Rebranding Ideas from the Hive Mind." Please take a few minutes and get involved! Will YOU be the source of the perfect name? Step One -- Want some background? Check out this slide deck on the geography and character of the updated heritage area: Rebranding Briefing Step Two -- Take this...

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Jul 16 2021

We're excited to announce some new openings among our heritage sites. The US Naval Academy is open to the public, which means if you're in Annapolis, you can now visit the Naval Academy Museum as well. The Museum offers two floors of exhibits about the history of seapower, the development of the U.S. Navy, and the role of the U.S. Naval Academy in producing officers capable of leading America's sailors and marines. Check out their website for hours of operation. Or head down to southern Anne Arundel County to visit the Captain...

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Jul 15 2021

You can help! Anne Arundel County officials seek help to determine local priorities for funds received through the American Rescue Plan Act. Read more below. Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced the launch of a community survey to help guide the County’s use of federal Fiscal Recovery Funds stemming from the American Rescue Plan Act. The Administration strives to use these fiscal recovery funds strategically for a strong and equitable recovery, with an emphasis on the following two principles. CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL - Confront the causes of poverty, including...

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Jul 12 2021

Four Rivers: The Heritage Area of Annapolis, London Town & South County joins the Hogan Administration in announcing 10 new grants totaling $414,039 to local Annapolis and Anne Arundel County non-profit organizations by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA). The 10 local grants are among 116 matching grants totaling $5.03 million awarded to Maryland nonprofits, local jurisdictions, and other heritage tourism organizations. These grant funds support heritage tourism projects and activities that draw visitors and expand economic development and tourism-related job creation throughout Maryland. “Heritage tourism fosters economic development and job...

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Jul 12 2021

It's another full week of events from our partners. You're not going to want to miss these programs, including the reopening of the Captain Avery Museum. Now there's even more to do in the Four Rivers Heritage Area. Click on the event title for more information. Virtual Lecture – Pirates of the Chesapeake Bay: The American Revolution Pirates v. Privateers Date: Tuesday, July 13 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Online Host Organization: Historic Annapolis The American Revolution is often viewed through an “us vs. them” lens in which the proud, patriotic American colonists rebelled...

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Jul 08 2021

Now that we are finally moving into post-pandemic recovery, summer once again means summer camps! Some of our partners offer summer camp opportunities or other events for children, and they'd love for you to join them. Summer camps at Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks are now open for registration. They offer fun and safe day camps, child care, outdoor adventure, dance, summer enrichment, aquatics and more. Choose from a variety of themed activities from Amusement Park Adventures to Mad About Movies. They also just introduced Nature Escape: Mini-Camp,...

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Jul 06 2021

Independence Day weekend may be over, but summer is still going strong! Keep busy with one of these events from our partners, from tours, seminars, to an outdoor concert. Click on the event title for more information. Guided Garden Tours Date: Tuesday, July 6 Time: 10:30 am and 11:30 am Location: William Paca House and Garden, 186 Prince George Street Host Organization: Historic Annapolis Join your guide, Pat, for a tour of a two-acre 18th century English garden nestled in the heart of our bustling city. Discover the unique native plantings and interesting...

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Jul 01 2021

It's great when the holiday shapes up to be a FOUR-DAY FOURTH OF JULY IN THE FOUR RIVERS HERITAGE AREA!! Join our friends at the City of Annapolis, Historic Annapolis, the Annapolis Maritime Museum, Visit Annapolis, Art in Public Places, Greater Parole Community Association, Downtown Annapolis Partnership, National Park Service - Chesapeake, Maryland Hall, ArtFarm, Inner West Street Association, and many more for a multi-day Fourth of July celebration. Read all the details below! The City of Annapolis will play host to a variety of events to celebrate Independence Day weekend in...

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