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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 or local governments to support the planning and/or implementation of a public art project. PAAM continues to fund New Artworks and this year launches funding to support Conservation of public art. New Artworks New Artworks provides two types of support to Maryland independent artists, non-profit organizations, and or local government: The New Artworks Planning Grant awards of up to $5,000 to support the...

While we're still waiting for many of our local sites to reopen, there's still something for everyone to do this weekend in the Four Rivers Heritage Area. Below we have highlighted partners currently open to the public and ready to welcome you. Historic London Town and Gardens Historic London Town and Gardens is now almost fully open to the public. Visit anytime Wednesday - Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Explore their historic buildings including the William Brown House, the Lord Mayor's Tenement, and the Carpenter’s Shop. Or, if you feel more comfortable...

Maryland Day: Unpaused continues! Traditionally taking place over a weekend, the Maryland Day celebration in the Four Rivers Heritage Area is a unique heritage-based group of events in Annapolis and southern Anne Arundel County. Due to COVID-19, many of this year’s activities have been re-envisioned through online content and virtual experiences. With our local historic sites opening to the public, you can now Save the Date to attend these upcoming events taking place live and in-person, brought to you by some of our Maryland Day partners. Our sites are prepared to welcome you...

Even though traditional 4th of July fireworks and large-scale celebrations are cancelled this year, there are other ways to celebrate Independence Day in the Four Rivers Heritage Area. The town of Galesville is still holding its annual 4th of July parade. Organized by the Galesville Heritage Society, the parade will take place this Saturday at 1:00 pm along Galesville's Main Street, beginning and ending at the intersection of Main Street and Anchor’s Way/West Benning Road. There's no better way to celebrate Independence Day than with a community rich in history. Or come...