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Special Announcement: Preserving Black Churches Grant Program

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by Hope Stewart

Learn more below about a special opportunity from the National Trust for Historic Preservation's African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund. Black churches are a living testament to the achievements and resiliency of generations of African Americans. With support from the Lilly Endowment Inc, the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund is leveraging historic preservation as a tool for equity and reconciliation and celebrating historic Black churches as centers of heritage, community, and cultural life. Do you know a historic Black church that needs funding to strengthen its capital, staffing, operations, or endowment?...

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Maryland Humanities Offers Hatza SHINE Grants to Non-Profit Organizations

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by Carol

Maryland Humanities was very pleased to offer SHINE grants last year to support operation funding for many Maryland non-profits, and are thrilled to be able to continue this once again. On July 31, 2023, Maryland Humanities will begin accepting grant applications for its Marilyn Hatza Memorial Strengthening the Humanities Investment in Nonprofits for Equity (SHINE) Grants Program. Previously known as the SHINE Grant Program, Maryland Humanities has renamed it the Marilyn Hatza SHINE Grant Program. It only felt right to pay tribute to Maryland Humanities’ late Director of Grants and Community...

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Bates Legacy Center Seeks Former Students and Supporters for Quilting Project – Updated

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by Carol

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 of a project funded in part by a FY2023 Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) Grant. There have been three quilt planning sessions to date and the fourth has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 25 at 4 p.m. at the Bates Legacy Center, 1101 Smithville Street, Annapolis. All are invited! Bring your memorabilia to share, and have it scanned! The six quilts...

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Maryland Heritage Areas Authority Awards Grants Totaling $452,500 To Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Heritage Organizations

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by Carol

MHAA Logo Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area joins the Moore Administration in announcing 9 new grants totaling $452,500 to local Annapolis and Anne Arundel County non-profit organizations by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA). The 9 local grants awarded to organizations for projects are among 100 matching grants totaling $5 million awarded to Maryland nonprofits, local jurisdictions, and other heritage tourism organizations for heritage tourism projects and activities that attract visitors and expand economic development and tourism-related jobs throughout Maryland. “Heritage tourism boosts local economies, connects people to their past, and elevates them...

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Open House at the Annearrundell County Free School This Weekend

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by Hope Stewart

Annearrundell County Free School Museum In 1723 the Maryland Colonial Assembly passed the Free School Act which established the building of a school in each of the twelve existing counties using tax payer money.  It is believed that the Annearrundell County Free School in Davidsonville is the only structure from that time period still standing.  The one-room schoolhouse is operated by members of the Anne Arundel Retired School Personnel Association (AARSPA).   There will be an Open House on July 8, 2023 and on July 9, 2023 from 1:00-4:00 pm. The school...

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A Fresh Take: William Paca Garden

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by Carol

By Riley Hoaglin During this delightful summer season, I have an extraordinary destination in mind for you and your family to explore, whether you've had the pleasure before or not. Have you ever ventured into the awe-inspiring realm of the William Paca House's Garden? The site is operated, staffed, and maintained by Historic Annapolis. Back in 1760, the William Paca House and Garden stood as a truly remarkable place. This magnificent Georgian mansion, consisting of five distinct sections, was erected during the 1760s by the esteemed William Paca. Paca, one of Maryland's...

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Listen to the Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park Town Hall

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by Carol

The Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park is an exciting new County initative that invites YOUR feedback and ideas! On Tuesday, June 27, the County held a Town Hall about the future of the Park that was well-attended and attracted lots of ideas already! To listen to the Town Hall meeting recording, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2XhXJV8FxE County Overview: What Do We Own Now? Full Parcel: Approximately 500 acres containing 76 structuresMaryland Environmental Trust Easement: Approximately 160 acresMaryland Historic Trust Easement: Approximately 20 acres surrounding the core historic building complex comprised of 10 structures, all property development...

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Bates Legacy Center Seeks Former Students and Supporters for Quilting Project

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by Carol

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 of a project funded in part by a FY2023 Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) Grant. There have been two quilt planning sessions to date and the third has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 11 at 4 p.m. at the Bates Legacy Center, 1101 Smithville Street, Annapolis. All are invited! The six quilts planned will group graduating classes together by decade (1930's,...

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Hands on History: A Visit to the Anne Arundel Archaeology Laboratory and The Lost Towns Project

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by Carol

By Hess Stinson My curiosity leads me to the best places. Recently, I took up the opportunity to volunteer at the Anne Arundel Archaeology Lab (https://www.aacounty.org/departments/planning-and-zoning/cultural-resources/archaeological-sites/Museum), an experience that left me in awe of the rich history hidden beneath the surface of our everyday lives. As I held fragments of objects that were once essential to people's daily routines, I couldn't help but feel a deep connection to the past and a profound appreciation for the work of archaeologists in uncovering these stories. As someone who embarked on independent heritage work...

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A Fresh Take: Woodlawn History Center at SERC

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by Carol

By Riley Hoaglin Anne Arundel County is a treasure trove of remarkable attractions and hidden gems, but there is one site in particular that has captured my heart and become my new favorite spot. Nestled within the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) (website: serc.si.edu) in Edgewater, the Woodlawn History Center includes captivating details of local history and houses an impressive collection of engaging artifacts. Since its opening in July, the Woodlawn History Center has been a place to go to learn about enthralling stories that originate right in our own backyard. Dating...

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