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Reminder! Submit Your Intent to Apply Form by Friday, January 28

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by Carol

The MHAA Grant Round for FY2023 is underway! But there is still time to start an application. At a meeting today (January 13th), MHAA staff stated that fewer Intents have been received than are usually submitted by this date, but more applications than ever are expected this year! Please remember that the Intent to Apply must by submitted by Friday, January 28 in order to apply. Please call the heritage area Executive Director, Carol Benson, at 410-627-6018 to discuss your project. Thanks! Read more here. ...

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Four Rivers Announces New Name as Part of Our Rebranding Process

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by Carol

Four Rivers is pleased to announce our new name as part of our rebranding process! We have selected the name "Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area" as our new name! Many thanks to all our stakeholders who have participated in our process to help us reach this point! The name Chesapeake Crossroads is highly resonant for our Board and staff, and may be for you all as well. There are crossroads, past and present, in our area whose stories should be told. Crossroads connotates much more than crossings, of which we have many: Bay...

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Nominations Open for Maryland Preservation Awards

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by Hope Stewart

Do you know a preservation project or professional deserving of statewide recognition? Nominations are now open for Maryland Historical Trust's 47th annual Maryland Preservation Awards. Read on for more information! The Maryland Preservation Awards, presented annually by the Board of Trustees of the Maryland Historical Trust, are the highest level of recognition for historic preservation, heritage education, and community development projects in Maryland. The awards honor and celebrate significant achievements by individuals, businesses, contractors, non-profit organizations, local governments, and others who protect, promote, share, and give continued life to the...

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How do I check whether my site or heritage project is in the heritage area?

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by Carol

Many people may be wondering how to check whether their heritage site or proposed project is located within the heritage area's approved boundaries (these were expanded in April 2021). Here is the tool to use! Go to Medusa, Maryland's Cultural Resources Information System, https://apps.mht.maryland.gov/medusa/ In the left sidebar, click on "Layers". One of the choices is "Other MHT Base Data." Click on the arrow to the right within this box. Wait until the sublayer "Maryland Heritage Areas" is visible, then click that box to select this layer. Wait until the heritage area names...

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MHAA Job Posting Announced – MHAA Administrator

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by Carol

Important news! MHAA has announced the job posting for the position: Administrative Manager I Administrator, Maryland Heritage Areas Program Recruitment #21-005237-0002 The Administrator, in coordination with the program governing board, the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, directs, manages, and supervises the activities of the Maryland Heritage Areas Program.  This position supports the mission of the agency by encouraging economic development through the protection and enhancement of historical, cultural, and natural resources that support heritage tourism activities statewide. This is a Special Appointment position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. The filing...

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Technical Assistance for First-Time Grant Applicants

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by Carol

Four Rivers Heritage Area is pleased to offer FREE One-Hour Sessions of Technical Assistance for First-Time MHAA Grant Applicants in the Heritage Area! If you are planning a project and would be a first-time applicant to the MHAA grant program -- and are not sure how to get started with the Intent to Apply or the Application -- then this is for you! Beginning the week of January 10, 2022, the Four Rivers Heritage Area will be offering FREE one-hour sessions of assistance to new applicants who have questions about the...

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Four Rivers is Hiring!

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by Carol

We are hiring! As our workload expands, the Four Rivers Heritage Area is looking to fill a temporary part-time position for a Contractual Coordinator, with a great opportunity for advancement for the right person! Our fast-paced small office seeks an energetic problem-solver who is well-versed in Microsoft Office, Wordpress, social media, and more! An interest in heritage programming and grants management is a plus. Must be flexible and a "people-person"! Work will be both virtual and in-person in the office as COVID protocols allow. If interested, please send a cover...

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Our Year in Pictures

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by Carol

This was a milestone year in the Four Rivers Heritage Area! We announced our economic impact, expanded our boundaries, welcomed new partners, funded new projects, celebrated our 20th Anniversary, and embarked on a rebranding process! We'll be sure to announce our NEXT big news here on our website, so stay tuned! ...

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MHAA Announces FY 2023 Grant Round

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by Carol

Grant Funding Available for Heritage Tourism Projects Across Maryland! The Maryland Heritage Areas Program Encourages Economic Development Through Heritage Tourism Grants. The Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA), an independent state entity under the Maryland Department of Planning, is accepting applications for FY23 grants under the Maryland Heritage Areas Grant Program. This grant program assists and encourages the preservation of historical, archeological, natural, and cultural resources while supporting economic development through heritage tourism across Maryland. Eligible projects must take place within the boundaries of one of the 13 certified heritage areas. Eligible applicants...

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Two Organizations in the Heritage Area Receive African American Heritage Preservation Grants

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by Carol

The Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC) and the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) have awarded thirteen African American Heritage Preservation Program (AAHPP) grants totaling $1,000,000 to Maryland nonprofit groups for FY22. Two of the grants go to projects in the Four Rivers Heritage Area. “Our administration is pleased to provide this funding and support the preservation of buildings, sites, and communities of historical importance to the African American experience in Maryland,” said Governor Larry Hogan. “The partnership between MHT and MCAAHC is critical to promoting African American heritage...

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