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This week, enjoy a holiday tea, open house, candlelight tour, or even an arts show. Our partners are ready to help you get into the holiday spirit! Click on the event title for more information. Gift from the Arts Holiday Show and Sale Date: December 2-5 Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm Location: South River Colony Main Street Shopping Center, 179 Mitchells Chance Road, EdgewaterHost Organization: Muddy Creek Artists Guild The Muddy Creek Artists Guild cordially invites the public to its annual Holiday Art Show and Sale, “Gifts From the Arts” this December. The pop-up gallery...

Even with the weather turning chilly, you can still take a tour of a historic home or watch an online lecture! See what's happening in the Four Rivers Heritage this week. Click on the event title for more information. Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime: “Bear Says Thanks” Date: Tuesday, November 16Time: Program, 10 – 11 am; Garden Time, 11 – 11:30 amLocation: William Paca House and Garden, 186 Prince George Street, AnnapolisHost Organization: Historic Annapolis It’s a cold and windy day and Bear is hungry and lonely. He decides to invite his friends over for dinner,...

This week, our partners are continuing to offer a variety of both in-person and virtual events. We've got lots of programs for the entire family, so if you haven't spent time with one of our heritage sites recently, this week offers a great opportunity to learn more! Click on the event title for more information. Founding Freedoms Walking Tour Date: Monday, November 8, Friday, November 12 & Saturday, November 13Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pmLocation: William Paca House and Garden, 186 Prince George Street, AnnapolisHost Organization: Historic Annapolis Take advantage of the special opportunity...

In response to this past weekend's historic flooding, we wanted to take the opportunity to share potentially useful resources with our partners. If you are a historical site that was impacted by flooding, Maryland Historical Trust maintains a dedicated webpage Weather It Together: Disaster Response & Recovery for Historic Communities. On this page you will find resources collected and developed by the Maryland Historical Trust to assist property owners/occupants dealing with historic resources damaged by a natural disaster. If a heritage-related property was impacted by a disaster, you may also be...

We have recently learned about a new grant opportunity from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Please find more information below. In November 2021, the National Trust will begin accepting applications for the Telling the Full History Preservation Fund, a one-time grant program to help interpret and preserve historic places of importance to underrepresented communities across the country. This opportunity is made possible through the National Endowment for the Humanities’ (NEH) American Rescue Plan Humanities Grantmaking for Organizations.The Telling the Full History Preservation Fund grant program will provide $25,000 and...