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Information for African American Preservation Program Grant, FY2025

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by Carol

Applications are now being accepted for the African American Heritage Preservation Program FY2025 grant round. Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the grant guidelines, view a recorded webinar and to contact program staff with any questions, and to see if your project is eligible. All applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm on July 1st, 2024.  More information: MHT - African American Heritage Preservation Program (maryland.gov) Q&A:  May 10, 2024In-Person Workshop from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM - The C. Burr Artz Public Library (Frederick) June 3, 2024Webinar from 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM (Virtual) Registration for the...

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John Potvin to be Honored by Maryland Historical Trust

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by Carol

The Maryland Hisorical Trust has announced its 2024 Preservation Awards honorees, and John Potvin, manager of the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, will receive the Outstanding Individual Leadership at the Local Level award this year. The honor recognizes John’s years of work preserving the historic lighthouse, a National Historic Landmark, conducting tours, and training volunteers. Congratulations, John! Learn more about how to visit the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse. ...

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St. John’s College Will Host Panel Discussion on the Legacy of Francis Scott Key

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by Carol

St. John’s College will host “The Legacy of Francis Scott Key, Class of 1796,” a panel discussion, on Wednesday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m., in the Francis Scott Key Auditorium. This event, organized by the College History Task Force, will discuss the complicated legacy of Francis Scott Key, founder of the St. John’s College Alumni Association, and the college’s most famous—and perhaps most controversial—graduate. The panel will be moderated by Chanel Compton Johnson, Executive Director of the Banneker-Douglass Museum. Panelists include Professor Mark Clague, author of the 2022 cultural biography of...

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Christine Dunham Joins Board of Directors

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by Carol

Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area is pleased to welcome Christine Dunham as our newest member of the Board of Directors. She brings both Preservation and Conservation experience to our Board. We share a bio of Ms. Dunham here: "Christine is excited to join the board after serving for many years as the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center’s (SERC) representative on the Coordinating Council.  As the program manager for the SERC Directorate, she works with the Director, Smithsonian Administration, the board, and various partners, and coordinates special projects, among many other duties.  She was the...

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Recording Available for Panel Presentation, “Sticks and Stones: (De)humanizing Words? Considering the Language of Slavery, Race, and Marginalized Communities.”

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by Carol

Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area was pleased to present a powerful Panel Presentation on March 28, led by author and scholar Chris Haley of the Maryland State Archives, entitled “Sticks and Stones: (De)humanizing Words? Considering the Language of Slavery, Race, and Marginalized Communities.”  The program looked closely at the ways that language used by public history professionals and academic historians, and today’s communities, to describe current, past, past people, and atrocities, has changed.  Mr. Haley, who is Director of Research, Education and Outreach, and the Study of the Legacy of Slavery at the...

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Chris Haley Will Lead Panel Discussion on “Sticks and Stones: (De)humanizing Words? Language of Slavery, Race, and Marginalized Communities”

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by Carol

The Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area is pleased to present a panel discussion, led by author and scholar Chris Haley of the Maryland State Archives, entitled "Sticks and Stones: (De)humanizing Words? Considering the Language of Slavery, Race, and Marginalized Communities," to be held on March 28, 2-4 p.m. The program will look closely at the ways that language used by public history professionals and academic historians, and today's communities, to describe current, past, past people, and atrocities, has changed. A panel of speakers will discuss, from both professional and personal perspectives, the...

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Read all the latest about Maryland Day 2024 – Maryland Day For All!

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by Carol

This is the 17th year for the Maryland Day Celebration in the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area! The dates of this weekend event are March 22-24, 2024. Visit the event website, www.marylandday.org, to see the full list of participating sites (there are more than 40 around the County) and the current listings of the planned events! All of the events are $1 or FREE! History-rich sites throughout the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area in Anne Arundel County invite visitors of all ages to celebrate Maryland History with new stories and new experiences! Events...

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Annapolis Green’s Maryland Day Advice: How to Make Your Event Experience “Greener”

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by Carol

Maryland Day – “Growing a Little Greener!” ​Did you know that the green petal on the Maryland Day logo's Black-Eyed Susan signifies Maryland Day’s commitment to environmental stewardship? Working with nonb-profit partner Annapolis Green, our events and sites strive to make our weekend as eco-friendly as possible. As you attend Maryland Day weekend venues and events, thank you for leaving the lightest footprint possible! Some suggestions from Annapolis Green: Bring your reusable water bottle and coffee cup. Keep your eye out for water refill stations at our sites including the Annapolis Visitor Center (26 West...

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Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks Pays Tribute to the Lives and Contributions of Women Pioneers with Park Sign Dedications During Women’s History Month

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by Hope Stewart

As part of Women’s History Month, Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks is honored to dedicate park signs in memory of two remarkable women, Beebe Castro and Gertrude Makell, who made indelible contributions to Anne Arundel County and their local communities. Recreation and Parks are unveiling commemorative park signs for Beebe Castro in Shady Side and for Gertrude Makell in Galesville to remember their extraordinary achievements and unwavering commitment to making the county the best place for all. These women were trailblazers who left a lasting legacy through their impactful...

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Recording and Resources Available from March 1st Workshop, “Improving the Visitor Experience for Visitors with Physical Disabilities”

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by Carol

CCHA was pleased to present a powerful workshop on March 1, entitled, "Improving the Visitor Experience for Visitors with Physical Disabilities." Many thanks to workshop coordinator, Lisa Robbins, and to the four speakers: -- Ann Deschamps, Director, Mid-Atlantic ADA Center-- Beth Ziebarth, Head Diversity Officer, Smithsonian Institution-- Meredith Peruzzi, Director, the National Deaf Life Museum at Gallaudet University-- Steven Hairsine, Specialist, Blind Industries and Services of Maryland. Our thanks as well to Anthony Smoot Productions for the audio/video support; to Three Signs, LLC, for providing the ASL Interpretation; and to Maryland Hall for hosting...

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