Lower Shore 250 Meeting
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Date: January, 6th, 2026 | 10:30am
Location: Salisbury University, Nanticoke Room, Second Floor of the Guerrieri Student Union (GSU), 327 Dogwood Dr, Salisbury, MD 21801 Salisbury University’s Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement (PACE) hosts conversations regarding ideas for the upcoming Lower Shore 250 celebration. America's 250th birthday is this year, don't miss out on this chance to get involved in the commemoration!
Parking is free, but visitors must register for a free parking permit through Salisbury University's Parking Portal.
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Grant Workshop
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Date: January, 13th, 2026 | 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Waterfowl Building (Easton Armory), 40 S Harrison St, Easton, MD 21601 Join the Rural Maryland Council and the Maryland Heritage Areas Program for a grant information session and workshop on Tuesday, January 13 from 10 AM to 3 PM.
Hosted by the Stories of the Chesapeake Heritage Area, Heart of Chesapeake Country Heritage Area, and Beach to Bay Heritage Area, this free event, sponsored by the Waterfowl Festival, is an opportunity to learn more about two state-level grant programs and hone your skills as a grant writer. Agenda:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm: presentations from the Rural Maryland Council and the Maryland Heritage Areas Program about financial assistance opportunities 12:00 - 1:00 pm: lunch & networking (please RSVP) 1:00 - 3:00 pm: grant writing workshop and technical assistance |
Black History Keynote Artist Talk
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Date: February, 5th, 2026 | 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Conway Hall 153, Salisbury University, Corner of W College Avenue and S Salisbury Blvd Brandon Bell of We Are Limitless Studios offers an inspiring artist talk focused on the creation of the Frederick Douglass Self-Made Man mural in downtown Salisbury, MD. He shares his creative and collaborative process—from early concept development to final execution—revealing how history, community engagement, and artistic vision shaped the work. Bell’s presentation highlights the mural’s purpose, symbolism, and the craftsmanship behind bringing Douglass’s empowering legacy and relationship with Salisbury to life.
Beach to Bay Heritage Area's Program Specialist Andre Nieto Jaime will give a brief introduction and participate in a Q&A session. |
