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Sep 07 2021

Events This Week: September 7-12

Fall events are ramping up in the Four Rivers Heritage Area. Even though it's a short week, there are plenty of options to choose from, including lectures, workshops, and performances. Learn more below! Click on the event title for more information. Virtual Lecture - The Two Harriets: Tubman and Beecher Stowe Date: Tuesday, September 7Time: 7:30 pmLocation: Online Host Organization: Historic Annapolis Join Historic Annapolis as we commemorate September as International Underground Railroad Month with a presentation by Dr. Richard Bell discussing two amazing women, Harriet Tubman and Harriet Beecher Stowe. “So...

Hammond-Harwood House Acquires Important Work by Early Female Artist

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by Hope Stewart

Exciting news from our friends at the Hammond-Harwood House. We're thrilled to congratulate them on this new addition to their collection, which is the only painting by a female member of the Peale family on display in the city of Annapolis! Read the Press Release below: Annapolis Museum Acquires Important Work by Early Female Artist Contact: Rachel Lovett, Curator31 August 2021 410-263-4683, Ext. [email protected] The Hammond-Harwood House museum on Maryland Avenue in Annapolis has acquired the still life painting Peaches and a Pear on a Plate by American artist Margaretta Angelica Peale (1795-1882), niece of...

Sep 01 2021

See Our Latest “Story Project” Video Featuring Ben Secundy, Frederick Douglass Museum and Cultural Center

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by Hope Stewart

View our latest "story project" video, below, featuring Ben Secundy, volunteer city Commissioner and docent at the Frederick Douglass Museum and Cultural Center located at Highland Beach. Ben Secundy grew up in the community of Highland Beach. The experience so profoundly impacted him that now he is the volunteer Highland Beach Commissioner and docent at the Frederick Douglass Museum and Cultural Center located in Highland Beach. This is Ben’s story and some of the history of Highland Beach. In 1892, Major Charles Douglass, youngest son of Frederick Douglass, and Charles’ wife...

Fall Mini-Grant Round Is Announced

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by Carol

Four Rivers Heritage Area is pleased to announce the availability of our Fall FY22 Mini-Grants! Visit the Mini-Grants tab on our Grants page to access the Application and Guidelines. Click on the Mini-Grants tab. Applications in the new grant cycle are due by October 6 and funding decisions will be announced by October 29, 2021. These Mini-Grants are available for new heritage and preservation-related programs, activities, products, and events. We encourage Mini-Grant proposals that include collaborative partnerships and enhanced heritage tourism, preservation, and/or the stewardship of historical, cultural, and natural resources. Non-profit organizations and municipalities are eligible to apply...

Call for Nominations for 18th Annual Heritage Awards

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by Carol

Do you know a great heritage practitioner? Perhaps a valuable staff member or dedicated volunteer you would like to publicly acknowledge? Four Rivers Heritage Area seeks nominations for its Eighteenth 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. In 2021, nominations are invited in ten categories, including Heritage Tourism Product Award, Heritage Volunteer Award, Heritage Partnership Award, Heritage Professional of the Year, Heritage Interpreter of the Year, Legacy Award, and Public/Private Initiative...

Aug 30 2021

Advocates for Herring Bay Publish Booklet: “Herring Bay: Landscapes and Legacies”

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by Carol

We have just learned from our contact Kathy Gramp in Herring Bay that the Advocates for Herring Bay (AHB) have printed 800 copies of Herring Bay: Landscapes and Legacies, a short booklet prepared in conjunction with the Scenic Rivers Land Trust under a grant from the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County. This is an informative, well-written and fully-illustrated booklet about this area's rich past. A PDF of the booklet is available on AHB's website (www.herringbay.org). Here is a direct link to download your copy: http://herringbay.org/pdfs/HerringBayFinal-Landscapes&Legacies.pdf Thank you for sharing your news, Kathy, and congratulations!...

Aug 30 2021

Events This Week: August 30-September 5

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by Hope Stewart

Even with summer ending soon and Labor Day weekend coming up, there's still plenty to do in the Four Rivers Heritage Area. Learn more about electric vehicles, the restoration of an Annapolis landmark, a little colonial cultural history, or visit one of our recently-added heritage sites. Whatever your interest, there's something for you to enjoy! Click on the event title for more information. EVs & Ice Cream: Get the Scoop on Driving Electric Date: Monday, August 30 Time: 6:00-8:00 pm Location: Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase Street, Annapolis Host Organization: Annapolis...

Aug 26 2021

Nomination Information for MSAC’s 2022 Heritage Awards

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by Hope Stewart

Know of an individual, place, or tradition that exemplifies outstanding achievement in traditional arts and culture? Maryland State Arts Council's 2022 Heritage Award nominations open September 1st! Find more information below, including guidance on how to submit a nomination and contact information for further questions. Maryland Traditions, the traditional arts program of the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC), has given Heritage Awards annually since 2007. Awards are given based on a nominee’s sustained commitment to a particular traditional practice, current importance to communities in which that traditional practice is important, and...

Aug 23 2021

Events This Week: August 23-29

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by Hope Stewart

Virtual lectures are still going strong, so take the opportunity to learn some history from the the comfort of your home! And even though we like to highlight events taking place this week to give our partners a little extra promotion, don't forget to check our events calendar to see what's coming up next week and next month so you don't miss a thing. Click on the event title for more information. Virtual Lecture - Courtly and Highly Prized: Dutch Traders in the 17th Century Chesapeake Date: Tuesday, August 24 Time: 7:30...

Aug 19 2021

Banneker-Douglass Museum’s Call for Vendors for Re-Opening Event

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by Hope Stewart

Please see below an announcement from our friends at the Banneker-Douglass Museum. We're looking forward to their Grand Re-opening on Saturday, September 18, and you can be a part of it as well! Banneker-Douglass Museum is currently in search of: Food trucks and other food vendors. Local non-profits and community-based businesses. Performing artists (singers, dance troops, etc.). Volunteers to assist on the day of the event. Current and new community partners looking to highlight their platforms and more! African American-themed businesses are encouraged to inquire. The deadline for application submissions is Friday,...

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