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Third Street School 1922-1923 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 neighborhood of Annapolis. This event, Honoring the Black Families of Eastport: Past & Present, will take place on Sunday, February 27, 2022 from 11:30AM – 3:00PM at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church of Eastport located at 612 Second Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21403. The history of black families spans at least 151 years – before their town was named...

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 a.m. for a free online public program to launch an innovative local history project titled “Persistence, Purpose, and Preservation: Rosenwald Schools in Anne Arundel County.” The online program will be available live on the Galesville Community Center Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/GalesvilleCommunityCenter. The program will introduce this County-wide Rosenwald School history project, provide an overview of the history and legacy of Rosenwald Schools,...

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 County announced the call for artists for a mural project along the southeastern wall of the Arundel Center, located at 44 Calvert Street. Phase 1 materials are due by Feb. 18, after which a jury will review materials and select artists to move into the next phase of consideration. The project is part of a series of creative, place-making enhancements Anne Arundel...

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 way to support our area's heritage and preservation community! Annapolis Maritime Museum The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM) is dedicated to educating students and adults on the area’s rich maritime heritage and the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay. Want to learn more? AMM is holding a Volunteer Open House on February 21, 2022 from 4:00-6:00PM in the Museum’s Bay...