Four Rivers is pleased to share our 2020 Annual Report. As we are sure is true for us all, 2020 had two periods: Pre-COVID and Post-COVID. Read about the grants awarded, Heritage Awards honorees, sponsorships, and more. As we write 2020 into the books, we look forward to much more to come in 2021! Download the report here: Newsletter 44 and 2020 Annual Report...
Read MoreImportant reminder! The online "Intent to Apply" form for the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) FY 2022 grants cycle is due no later than 11:59 pm on January 29, 2021. Completing this form will allow you to access the online application. Full applications are due online on March 1, 2021 for the Four Rivers Heritage Area. To help you with your application process, MHAA has created links to the portions of the recorded webinar that address some applicant FAQs and other specific subject matter. Each link will take you to a...
Read MoreThe best thing about virtual events is you can still attend them, even if there's a threat of winter weather this week! We hope you enjoy these offerings from our partners while you stay safe and warm. Click on the event title for more information. Virtual Event - Coffee with Ken! Arts in Service: Broadening the Mission Date: Tuesday, January 26 Time: 9:00 am Location: Online Host Organization: Maryland State Arts Council Join Ken and guests Rina Thaler of the Art League of Ocean City and Allison Weiss of the Sandy Spring Museum...
Read MoreAlthough most of our heritage partners are nonprofits, many of our community supporters are local businesses, and so we wanted to share this special grant opportunity from BGE with our valued friends. BGE Energizing Small Business Grants Program Eligible businesses located in BGE's service area have three opportunities to apply for BGE Energizing Small Business Grants of up to $20,000. To be eligible, a business must have between two and 25 employees, less than $7 million in annual revenue, a demonstrated need for support, a strong plan for moving forward, and be...
Read MoreResults of State-Funded Study Announced ANNAPOLIS, January 21, 2021 –Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA), the governing body of the Maryland Heritage Areas Program, today released the results of a study that estimates the contribution of the Four Rivers Heritage Area to the statewide economy to be more than $244.8 million, and 3,469 jobs. “At Four Rivers Heritage Area our top priority is the development of heritage tourism, but it is important to note that Four Rivers Heritage Area also plays a vital role in both the state and the regional economies. Our...
Read MoreStudy measures economic contributions, job support, and tax impact (January 21, 2021) ANNAPOLIS, MD — Maryland’s 13 heritage areas, funded through the Maryland Department of Planning (Planning) and overseen by the Maryland Heritage Area Authority (MHAA) generated a total impact on the state’s economy of more than $2.4 billion in FY19, according to an economic contribution analysis released today. The study further concluded that the economic activity of MHAA supported or sustained 33,815 jobs throughout the state. “Maryland’s investment in MHAA is generating a valuable economic impact on the region and helping support...
Read More"What is CLIO? Clio is your guide to the history and culture around you. We have 38407 historical entries from all across the country. 346 new entries have been added and 466 entries have been improved in the last 30 days." -- from the Clio website, www.theclio.com Four Rivers may be able to use Clio for a virtual tour of the new areas to be added to the heritage area as part of our Boundary Amendment. Some of our heritage sites may want to use Clio to create tours of their site. Here is the message Four Rivers...
Read MoreEven with the short week, if you're looking for education and entertainment there's still a variety of events to explore! From lectures on colonial history, early Maryland drinks, and shipbuilding, to a training on marketing, we're sure you'll enjoy theses offerings from our partners. Click on the event title for more information. Virtual Lecture – Planting an Empire Date: TODAY, Tuesday, January 19 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Online Host Organization: Historic Annapolis Planting an Empire is the only modern, comprehensive history of the Chesapeake colonies, but writing it wasn’t a simple task. While two...
Read MoreThis upcoming three-day weekend honors Martin Luther King Jr. and his role as a prominent leader in the American civil rights movement. Join some of our partners to mark the occasion and learn more about how you can help continue his legacy of activism. First, visit Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts (801 Chase St, Annapolis) to view their new exhibit "The Art of Activism." Maryland Hall, in partnership with the Banneker Douglass Museum and Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture, invited Maryland-based Black artists, whose work encapsulates activism and...
Read MoreRecent announcements about new COVID-19 federal aid packages might sound promising to your organization, but there is still a lot understand. How do you know what relief programs are right for you? How do you determine what grants to apply for? Here are some webinars to help you make sense of current relief packages and potential grant opportunities. Click on the webinar title for more details and registration information. Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Webinar NOTE: This webinar is apparently FULL. Watch for information, a second webinar may be scheduled! Thursday, January 14 at 3:00...
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