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Author:Carol Benson

Supplemental Readings Following Education Committee Workshop

On September 5, Four Rivers Heritage Area's Education Committee presented a workshop entitled, "Decolonizing our Museums: Perspectives on Diversifying Our Narratives" at Historic London Town and Gardens, 839 Londontown Road, in Edgewater. The Education Committee has collected the following supplemental readings list to aid in discussion of this important topic. Museum July-August 2019 issue, Theme: Deconstructing Power (entire issue) History News, Winter 2019 issue (Vol. 74.1) , Theme: Slavery and Public History (entire issue) AASLH Technical Leaflet #285 (2019): Engaging Descendant Communities in the Interpretation of Slavery: A Rubric of Best Practices ...

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SOLD OUT – Register for September Workshop: “Decolonizing Our Museums”

THIS WORKSHOP HAS SOLD OUT. Four Rivers Heritage Area's Education Committee Presents a Half-Day Workshop: "Decolonizing our Museums: Perspectives on Diversifying Our Narratives" When: September 5, 2019, 9:30 a.m. to Noon Where: Historic London Town and Gardens, 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD The workshop is sold out. Participants brainstorm ways to bring new perspectives to their museum exhibits and programming for visitors with diverse viewpoints In this workshop, a panel of museum professionals, volunteers, and consultants will discuss ways museums can offer their visitors history from diverse viewpoints, before participants brainstorm ways to bring new perspectives to...

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Jul 12 2019

Maryland Heritage Areas Authority Awards Matching Grants Totaling $489,500 to Local Heritage Organizations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 12, 2019 Annapolis, MD: Four Rivers: The Heritage Area of Annapolis, London Town & South County joins the Hogan Administration in announcing 8 new grants totaling $489,500 to local Annapolis and Anne Arundel County non-profit organizations by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA). The 8 local grants are among 109 matching grants totaling $5 million that were awarded to Maryland non-profits, local jurisdictions and other heritage tourism organizations including museums, and historic preservation, natural resources, cultural, and educational organizations. These grant funds support heritage tourism projects, historic...

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Get Out On The Water

Here in the Four Rivers Heritage Area, we are lucky to live near all the natural beauty the Chesapeake Bay has to offer, but where can you and your family go to enjoy it?  Anne Arundel County has 533 miles of shoreline but a limited number of  places for public access. Here are several places to rent or launch your own cartop craft: Jonas Green Park ADDRESS: 1997 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. CITY: Annapolis STATUS: Existing DESCRIPTION: Paddle or pedal boat rental on-site. Fishing, picnic, restroom and parking available. Across from scenic USNA and downtown Annapolis on the Severn River. Homeport Farm...

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It’s Time to Get Outside and Enjoy Local Parks

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" box_shadow_on_row="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Warm weather is here, and nature is calling! Earlier this week, Four Rivers staff visited a few of the local parks and we found some amazing views, hidden gems, and tranquil shores. It’s finally time to get outside! [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat="no-repeat"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" box_shadow_on_row="no"][vc_column][vc_gallery interval="3" images="26182,26183,26184,26176,26177,26178,26179,26180,26181" border_pattern="" show_image_title="show_image_title" title_alignment="left"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" box_shadow_on_row="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text]We visited three parks that we hadn't seen in a while! First stop was just across the Severn River from downtown Annapolis, at the Jonas and Anne Catherine Green Park. Jody quickly...

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