Anacostia Trails Heritage Area

What do you see, what you want to see? Please come to the Bladensburg Branch Library to discuss and learn about how the history of Bladensburg is told through existing signs and trails - and give your opinion! Come anytime during the meeting time. Light refreshments will be provided. Free event. Free parking at library. Optional RSVP to help with headcount:?https://lnkd.in/dmwGunwD. Hosted by Anacostia Trails Heritage Area and Parker Strategy Group. Funded in part by the National Park Service American Battlefield Protection Program.

On Saturday, June 8, 2024, over 2,700 people attended and over 80 businesses and organizations participated in the 3rd?Annual Trolley Trail Day!?It was an amazing day to showcase the Route 1 Community. There was a full range of things to do for all ages from College Park to Riverdale Park to Hyattsville, including – live local music, kid activities, arts, history, exercise and wellness, specials on food and beverages, and much more! People visited hubs of activity from Hyattsville to Hollywood or Hollywood to Hyattsville all day long! Recap/links/photos: https://lnkd.in/eB7WjvWb. #HeritageTourismWorks4MD

RFP: Historic Battlefield Public Interpretation Scoping Project, Battle of Bladensburg, Prince George's County, Maryland Anacostia Trails Heritage Area, Inc. (ATHA), a private nonprofit organization, is seeking proposals from qualified consultant teams to conduct a survey of existing interpretation of the Battle of Bladensburg and the War of 1812 within the county as well as a comprehensive review of modern best practices in battlefield interpretation with a focus on inclusive storytelling, creative engagement, and new technologies. The Battle of Bladensburg, fought on August 24, 1814 in Prince George’s County, Maryland holds significant importance in both state and national history due to its immediate tactical consequences, its impact on national morale and political dynamics, and its lasting cultural and symbolic significance. During the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812, the State of Maryland, under then-Governor Martin O’Malley, supported a robust commemoration that resulted in historic research, large events, and many new interpretive signs. These documents, photos, and signs continue to stand on the landscape 10 years later. The goal of this project is to inventory, assess, and plan for the retention, repair, removal, and/or replacement of War of 1812 public history interpretation elements in Prince George’s County, Maryland – specifically the Battle of Bladensburg. This project is funded in part by at National Park Service Battlefield Interpretation Grant for scoping?(planning and development) and does not include plan implementation. Proposals are due Monday, July 1, 2024 via email. A confirmation receipt will be sent to all applicants. Interviews will take place, as needed, in July with a project award decision made on Monday, July 29, 2024. The project needs to be completed by Tuesday, December 31, 2024. ATHA encourages proposals from consultants with expertise in history, parks, education, interpretation, and placemaking. We are dedicated to actively seeking out and partnering with consultants from a wide range of backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability status, and socio-economic background. We believe that diverse consultants bring unique insights and expertise that enrich our projects and drive innovation. https://lnkd.in/eueYEMvt

We're thrilled to have the continued support of the Maryland Historical Trust in our quest to document and save historic Route 1 architecture! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dY5Az47z?. #preservemd #architecturalhistory #preservingthehistoricroad #vernaculararchitecture #historicroute1