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Apr 26 2018

Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Events Continue!

The year-long celebration of the Bicentennial of Frederick Douglass's birth continues with more events coming up! Mark your calendar now! The Politics of Activism Thursday, May 5, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Banneker-Douglass Museum Inspired by the relationship between Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, this discussion explores historic and contemporary roles between activism and politics. LEARN MORE. From a Haunted Plate: Becoming an 18th and 19th Century Black Chef Monday, May 14, 6:30 PM William Paca House and Garden Throughout Frederick Douglass’ memoir, he vividly details the interactions that the enslaved had with food and cooking. Discover the techniques, cultural transformations,...

Apr 25 2018

Sign Up Now! Joan Gaither to Offer Hands-On Story-Quilting Workshops

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by Carol Benson

Documentary Story-Quilter Joan Gaither, whose work has been shown in numerous museums across Maryland and nationally, is offering two Hands-On Workshops this spring on how to get started with Documentary Story-Quilting. The workshops include a short PPT presentation, a workshop session and materials. Read more about Joan in this article from the February 15th issue of Bay Weekly. According to article author Prue Hoppin: "No experience required is the message at Gaither’s quilt-making workshops. People come with words, photographs and mementos. She brings ink jet printers, scissors, markers, boxes of embellishments and...

Mar 07 2018

Check out our YouTube Channel

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by Carol Benson

Four Rivers has added two new videos to our YouTube channel....

Mar 02 2018

Four Rivers Convenes Directors of Partner Sites in Annual Meeting

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by Carol Benson

On Thursday, February 22, Four Rivers convened its annual "Site Directors and Managers Summit" at the Galesville Community Center in Galesville....

Feb 06 2018

Celebrate Black History Month in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County

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by Carol Benson

Read a sampling of the many events and activities individuals are invited to experience related to African American heritage and the 200th birthday of Frederick Douglass in February. ...

Feb 01 2018

INFOGRAPHIC: Impact of the MHAA Program

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by Carol Benson

Infrographic on the Impact of the MHAA Program...

Jan 25 2018

Four Rivers Education Committee Offers Workshop February 24

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by Carol Benson

A Four Rivers Heritage Area Education Committee Workshop. This training will provide knowledge and understanding about the experiences of people with cognitive disabilities and autism, including applicable tips on how museum professionals can enhance the visitor experience at their sites for all patrons....

Jan 12 2018

New Parking Options Make Visiting Annapolis Easier

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by Carol Benson

Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley welcomes members of the Maryland General Assembly, their staff and visitors back to Annapolis for the 2018 legislative session and offers a few parking tips for Marylanders planning to visit the Capital City....

Dec 29 2017