Did you know? The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) is a state agency dedicated to preserving and interpreting the legacy of Maryland's past.
What: The Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC) and the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) sponsor workshops regarding grants available through the African American Heritage Preservation Program (AAHPP) for FY2015. You should know several workshops have already been held, and one new venue has been added.
When & Where: Check out a tentative schedule for future planned workshops.
- On Friday, March 22, 2013 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. a workshop will take place at Baltimore City Maryland Historical Society ~ 201 W. Monument Street Baltimore MD 21201. Click here to register for this workshop.
- On Wednesday, March 20, 2013 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (with tours after the workshop) a workshop will take place at St. Mary's County Sotterley Plantation ~ 44300 Sotterley Lane Hollywood MD 20636. Click here to register for this workshop.
- On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. a workshop will take place at Queen Anne's County Department of Planning & Zoning ~ 160 Coursevall Drive Centreville, MD 2161. Click here to register for this workship.
Who: Open to the general public whereas, eligible applicants include non-profit organizations and local jurisdictions. Business entities and individuals may also apply for Program grants when seeking funds for a preservation or development project that serves a high public purpose. Eligible projects include acquisition, construction, capital improvement, and certain predevelopment costs for African American heritage properties.
FYI: Attendees can also register by contacting Kathy Monday at MHT at 410.514.7603 or kmonday@mdp.state.md.us.
