Study measures economic contributions, job support, and tax impact January 21, 2021 – ANNAPOLIS, MD — Maryland’s 13 heritage areas, funded through the Maryland Department of Planning (Planning) and overseen by the Maryland Heritage Area Authority (MHAA) generated a total impact on the state’s economy of more than $2.4 billion in FY19, according to an economic […]
Continue ReadingThe Heart of Chesapeake Country Heritage Area (HCCHA) is accepting nominations for the 2018 Heritage Awards to recognize and celebrate those individuals and organizations within the community that have helped to preserve and promote Dorchester County’s unique cultural, historical and natural resources. The nomination deadline has been extended to September 17, 2018. The annual Heritage […]
Continue ReadingThe certified heritage area for Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties, Stories of the Chesapeake announced its 2018 Heritage Heroes at its 2018 5th Annual Heritage Heroes Celebration held on June 7, 2018 in the Avalon Theatre in Easton. Heritage Heroes are those individuals, organizations, or projects that advance the heritage area’s goals to […]
Continue ReadingPlease join Stories of the Chesapeake for the Fifth Annual Heritage Heroes Celebration at the Avalon Theatre in Easton, Maryland. This year they will honor those who work the water. Featured speakers include renowned Eastern Shore artist Marc Castelli and Vince Leggett, historian, editor, and founder of the Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation. Each of […]
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