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Author:Hope Stewart

Mar 20 2014

Four Rivers announces seventh Annual Maryland Day events

Press Release
by Hope Stewart

MEDIA RELEASE: Maryland Day Celebration 2014   “YOUR MARYLAND, YOUR HISTORY, YOUR DAY!” MARYLAND DAY CELEBRATION 2014! Four Rivers Heritage Area Sponsors 7th Annual Maryland Day Celebration at Annapolis and Southern Anne Arundel County Heritage Sites Maryland Day marks the formal founding of the colony of Maryland, when settlers from England celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving on St. Clement’s Island in what is now St. Mary’s County, Maryland. The Maryland settlement was authorized under a charter granted on June 20, 1632 by Charles I of England to Cecilius Calvert, 2nd Baron of Baltimore. On...

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Jan 06 2014

Four Rivers announces Spring 2014 Mini-Grant Opportunity

Whats new
by Hope Stewart

Four Rivers: The Heritage Area of Annapolis, London Town & South County announces guidelines and criteria for the Spring 2014 Mini-Grants Program. Made possible for the eleventh year through financial support from Anne Arundel County, the City of Annapolis and the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, Four Rivers’ mini-grants assist local heritage-related non-profit organizations in developing new heritage and preservation-related programs, activities, products, and events. (IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a continuation of the FY2014 mini-grants program, and organizations that received a Fall 2014 mini-grant are not eligible to apply.) FY14 Mini-Grants Program Guidelines:  Stated...

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Dec 18 2013

Advice for potential Grant Applicants

Whats new
by Hope Stewart

December 19, 2013: Four Rivers is pleased to share with potential grant applicants that there are a variety of new resources to help you prepare your applications. Four Rivers staff are directly involved in two spring grant opportunities: 1. Spring FY2014 Mini-Grant Opportunity: The grant criteria and application will be available for download after the new year. The deadline will be Friday, February 14, 2014. Visit our Mini-grant page for more information. 2. MHAA FY2015 Grant Opportunity: The application will utilize NEW online grant software this year for all phases of the application,...

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Dec 06 2013

Four Rivers Heritage Area Awards $16,765 to Non-Profit Organizations in Annapolis and Southern Anne Arundel County

Grant Awards
by Hope Stewart

Annapolis, MD – Four Rivers: The Heritage Area of Annapolis, London Town & South County announces seven new mini-grant awards to local heritage-related nonprofit organizations totaling $16,765.00 for FY2014. The grants will support a new exhibit focusing on the life and legacy of West River watermen, a new website for a small rural heritage museum, new interpretive materials and signage that will enhance the visitor experience at a historic site, and more. This matching mini-grants program, made possible for the eleventh year through financial support from the City of Annapolis, Anne...

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Nov 22 2013

Alma Cropper receives Governor’s Service Award

Whats new
by Hope Stewart

Four Rivers Heritage Area congratulates our Coordinating Council member, Alma Cropper, who received a Governor’s Service “Special Honorees” Award this year. Alma H. Cropper has volunteered with the Wiley H. Bates Legacy Center since 2008. She currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors and the Operations Officer for the Center. As an active volunteer, Alma spends more than 20 hours each week operating the Bates Legacy Center, and her efforts to extend outreach services have helped to increase the average of 20 visitors weekly in 2008 to a current average of...

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Sep 12 2013

Four Rivers seeks nominations for tenth Annual Heritage Awards

Grant Awards, Press Release
by Hope Stewart

Annapolis, MD – Four Rivers: The Heritage Area of Annapolis, London Town & South County seeks nominations for its tenth annual heritage awards. 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. Awards are made in nine different categories, including Best Heritage Tourism Product, Best New Initiative, Best Heritage Partnership, Heritage Sponsor of the Year, Heritage Professional of the Year, Heritage Interpreter of the Year, and the Public/Private Initiative Award. Nominations are also requested for...

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Sep 12 2013

Four Rivers announces FY2014 Mini-Grants Program

Press Release
by Hope Stewart

Annapolis, MD – Four Rivers: The Heritage Area of Annapolis, London Town & South County seeks nominations for its tenth annual heritage awards. 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. Awards are made in nine different categories, including Best Heritage Tourism Product, Best New Initiative, Best Heritage Partnership, Heritage Sponsor of the Year, Heritage Professional of the Year, Heritage Interpreter of the Year, and the Public/Private Initiative Award. Nominations are also requested for...

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Sep 11 2013

New Website under construction!

Press Release
by Hope Stewart

Here at the Four Rivers Heritage Area, we are excited to be planning a fully revised and updated website! PLEASE BEAR WITH US DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PERIOD! If you cannot find the information you need, please call our office at 410-222-1805, and we will be happy to assist you! Thank you!...

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Jul 22 2013

Maryland Heritage Areas Authority Makes Grant Awards of $336,000 to Local Heritage Organizations

Grant Awards, News
by Hope Stewart

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 22, 2013 Annapolis, MD: Four Rivers: The Heritage Area of Annapolis, London Town & South County joins Maryland officials in announcing 5 grants totaling $336,000 to local non-profits by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA). These grant funds support heritage tourism projects, historic preservation, natural resource protection and educational programs and activities that expand economic development and tourism-related job creation. MHAA oversees Maryland’s system of 12 locally-administered, State-certified Heritage Areas. Heritage Areas are places to experience – see, hear and even taste – the authentic heritage of...

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