In August 2023, the organization filed paperwork with the State of Maryland to change its legal name to Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area, Inc.
Category: 20 Years in Review
ALTSCHA Rebrands to Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area
In April 2022, ALTSCHA successfully completed its Rebranding process to its new marketing name, “Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area.”
Stewardship Success Stories Video
In October 2014, our organization published a video featuring “Stewardship Success Stories,” to encourage rural land preservation efforts by property owners
Story Project Pilot Video Published
In February 2018, a pilot video was created for the proposed Four Rivers “Story Project.” The YouTube (and website) video featured Gertrude Makell
Presentation for “Maryland Day Unpaused”
In June 2019, as part of the virtual experiences planned for the “Maryland Day Unpaused” collaborative effort (during the restrictions of COVID), staff created a YouTube video presentation
Heritage Area Video Created for Visitors
In February 2013, the organization created a descriptive video for Visit Annapolis to share about our heritage area and our partners
Boundary Expansion Approved
April 8, 2021. ALTSCHA’s Boundary Amendment Approved by MHAA — Boundary is greatly expanded.
ALTSCHA adopts Four Rivers as Marketing Name
2004. ALTSCHA adopts the marketing name of Four Rivers: The Heritage Area of Annapolis, London Town & South County Heritage Area, or Four Rivers Heritage Area, with new logo.
First CHA to Develop Mini-Grant Program
July 2003, First Heritage Area to Develop a Mini-Grant Program; nine FY2004 Mini-Grant Projects Awarded.
Benchmark – 20 Years
ALTSCHA celebrates its 20-Year Anniversary, together with the Eighteenth Annual Heritage Awards, on November 4, 2021.
Benchmark – Ten Years Celebrated with Video
ALTSCHA marked 10 years of accomplishments since certification in October 2011 with a celebration at the Annual Heritage Awards ceremony and a VIDEO created by the City of Annapolis.
ALTSCHA Certified as a Maryland Heritage Area
October 2001: ALTSCHA completes the final requirements to become certified as a Maryland heritage area in October, 2001. This means that grants from organizations in the heritage area became eligible […]