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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...

In the week leading up to Halloween, it's time for spirits and pumpkins! Take a ghost tour, learn about undocumented cemeteries, go on a Pumpkin Walk, and much more! There are plenty of opportunities to don your costume or learn about some mysteries from the past. Click on the event title for more information. Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime: “Pumpkin Jack” Date: Tuesday, October 26Time: Program, 10 - 11 am; Garden Time, 11 - 11:30 amLocation: William Paca House and Garden, 186 Prince George StreetHost Organization: Historic Annapolis Grow, pumpkin, grow!  Come meet “Pumpkin Jack”...

This week, join a walking tour, a ghost tour, or participate in an online lecture. Interested in art, ceramics, or even climate change? You won't want to miss these latest events from our partners. Click on the event title for more information. Founding Freedoms Walking Tour Date: Monday, October 18 & Saturday, October 23Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pmLocation: William Paca House and Garden, 186 Prince George Street, Annapolis Host Organization: Historic Annapolis Take advantage of the special opportunity to combine a tour of the home of a signer of the Declaration of Independence...

Here in the Four Rivers Heritage Area, we love to share events sponsored by our partners, and we know what October means to you, ghosts and pumpkins! Here are some appealing fall events you won’t want to miss. First, looking for something spooky? Make sure to check out one of our recently added heritage sites. The Rising Sun Inn in Crownsville is offering their Historic Candlelight Ghost Stories Tour this weekend. The tours will be held October 15-16 from 6:00-10:00 pm. The Rising Sun Inn, with a history spanning four centuries,...

Maryland State Arts Council has recently announced four paid opportunities to become involved with their Heritage Awards, County Arts Development, and Poetry Out Loud programs. Please see below for additional information for details on each opportunity. Heritage Award Panelists By reviewing and scoring nominations, Heritage Award panelists recognize long-term achievement in traditional arts, or community-based living cultural traditions handed down by example or word of mouth. Awards annually recognize one recipient in each of three categories: Person/People, Place, and Tradition. Seeking Maryland residents with a familiarity with MSAC’s Heritage Awards...

Continue to get into the Halloween spirit with spooky webinars and ghost tours! We're also excited about the in-person return of Oyster Festival 2021. It's a great week to celebrate the best of fall in the Four Rivers Heritage Area. Click on the event title for more information. Virtual Lecture – The Wrong Side of History: Loyalists in the American Revolution Date: Tuesday, October 12Time: 7:00 pmLocation: Online Host Organization: Historic Annapolis The loyalists were the losers of the American Revolution. The Americans who rejected independence and who fought to keep the colonies...

Learn more below about this grant program administered by the Maryland Center for History and Culture. The Thomas V. “Mike” Miller Jr. History Fund provides support for projects at historical organizations throughout the state of Maryland. The goal is to build the long-term resiliency and efficacy of museums, historic sites, and other organizations that make up Maryland’s heritage community. The Miller History Fund is made possible by an annually recurring allocation from the state’s Preservation of Cultural Arts Fund. This fund was proposed by late Senate President Emeritus Thomas V....