Maryland Heritage Areas Grants Workshops - Register Today!

It's that time of year again!

Are you located in a Certified Heritage Area?

Are you interested in learning more about grants that are available for capital and non-capital projects relating to the preservation of historical, archeological, natural and cultural resources and heritage tourism?

If so, you will want to attend one of four upcoming grant workshops that are being offered by the Maryland Heritage Areas Program. These sessions are an opportunity to learn more about the FY 2012 grant program and the revised grant application forms, and will also provide the chance to ask any questions you may have about the program.

All are welcome to attend. Please register no later than January 5, 2011 with the host of the session you select, as space is limited at some locations. Times, locations and contact information for the four sessions are listed below.

• Monday, January 10, 2011, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Poolesville Town Hall, 19721 Beall Street, Poolesville. Call Peggy Erickson at 301-515-0753 to register. Co-sponsored by Heritage Montgomery.

• Friday, January 14, 2011, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Chesapeake Exploration Center, 425 Piney Narrows Road, Chester (Kent Island). Call Deborah Divins Davis at 410-763-8967 to register. Co-sponsored by Stories of the Chesapeake Heritage Area.

• Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Road, Laurel. Call Aaron Marcovitch at 301-887-0777 to register. Co-sponsored by Anacostia Trails Heritage Area, Montpelier Mansion and the Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning Commission.

• Wednesday, January 26, 2011, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick. Call Roz Racanello at 301-274-4083 to register. Co-sponsored by the Southern Maryland Heritage Area , St. Mary's County Historic Preservation and the Calvert Library.
  Questions? Call Jennifer Ruffner at 410-514-7612.