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Nov 05 2021

Nine Mini-Grants Awarded to Organizations in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County

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by Carol

Four Rivers Heritage Area is pleased to announce nine new Mini-Grant awards to local heritage-related nonprofit organizations as part of our FY22 Mini-Grant opportunity. The grants awarded this fall totaled $28,000 for overall projects of $264,964. This matching Mini-Grants program, made possible through a Block Grant from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, augmented this year by an anonymous donor, leverages other funding to assist local heritage related non-profit organizations to create new programs, products, activities, and events that build upon heritage-based interpretive themes, foster collaborative partnerships, and enhance local cultural historic...

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Nov 02 2021

Four Rivers Announces 2021 Heritage Awards Honorees

Heritage Awards, Whats new
by Carol

Four Rivers Heritage Area will hold its Eighteenth Annual Heritage Awards on Thursday, November 4, 2021, 5 p.m., at Historic London Town and Gardens in Edgewater, under the tent. These awards recognize individuals, organizations, partnerships, programs and products that contribute significantly to the community by interpreting, promoting, preserving, researching and/or supporting our historical legacy. The honorees have had a lasting impact on authentic stories and experiences at our museums and historic attractions, the sustainability of local organizations, and the preservation of the history and heritage of the local community. At the...

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Nov 02 2021

Resources for Organizations Impacted by Severe Flooding

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by Hope Stewart

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...

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Nov 01 2021

Events This Week: November 1-7

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by Hope Stewart

There are a lot of great events this week, but you're especially not going to want to miss our Annual Heritage Awards and 20th Anniversary Celebration. Read all about this year's Heritage Awards honorees and then join us this Thursday! Click on the event title for more information. Founding Freedoms Walking Tour Date: Monday, November 1, Friday, November 5 & Saturday, November 6Time: 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 to combine a tour of the home of...

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Oct 29 2021

Grant Opportunity! Telling the Full History Preservation Fund

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by Hope Stewart

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...

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Oct 25 2021

Events This Week: October 25-31

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by Hope Stewart

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”...

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Join Four Rivers in Celebrating Annual Heritage Awards and 20th Anniversary

Heritage Awards, News, Whats new
by Carol

Celebrate history, heritage and excellence as the Four Rivers Heritage Area celebrates its Eighteenth Annual Heritage Awards and Twentieth Anniversary! These awards recognize individuals, organizations, programs and achievements that contribute significantly to our community by interpreting, promoting, preserving, researching and/or supporting our historical legacy. Thursday, November 4th 5 p.m., at Historic London Town and Gardens, under the tent. The address is 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD. Tickets are $10 per person at Eventbrite or at the door. Light refreshments will be served. Please join us as we gather again...

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Oct 18 2021

Events This Week: October 18-24

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by Hope Stewart

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...

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Oct 15 2021

Fall is for Heritage! And October is the Month for Ghost Tours and Pumpkin Walks

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by Hope Stewart

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,...

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Oct 12 2021

MSAC Call for Panelists, Judges, and Coaches – Heritage Awards, County Arts Development, Poetry Out Loud

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by Hope Stewart

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...

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