LESHC Annual Meeting and Heritage Awards, April 29

Salisbury, MD – The Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Area is pleased to announce their 15th Annual Luncheon Meeting & Heritage Awards will take place on Wednesday April 29, 2015 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. The event includes lunch, a silent auction fundraiser, 20 mini grant project exhibits and Heritage Award honors.

Dr. Susan B.M.Langley, the State of Maryland's Underwater Archaeologist and Director of the Maryland Maritime Archaeology Program within the SHPOs Office of Preservation Services will serve as the keynote speaker. Her focus will be on Pirates of the Chesapeake. Dr. Langley currently chairs and holds the Archaeological Research seat for the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary's Advisory Council, and is Co-Chair of the Geographic Planning Workgroup for emergency response contingency planning, which coordinates federal, State, regional and local agencies. Dr. Langley is an adjunct professor at several colleges and universities, where she teaches underwater archaeology and the history of piracy. She also taught maritime archaeology in Thailand for several years for the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) which is part of UNESCO. Dr. Langley is an active scuba instructor and lectures through the Maryland Humanities Council Speakers Bureau and internationally on a broad range of subjects, including bees and beekeeping as she is the beekeeper for the hive at the Government House.

Early bird pricing is $25 per person and is available until March 31. The regular price is $30, and the deadline to register is April 24. Payments must be made in advance, and can be made online, mailed to the LESCH office or delivered in person (209 W Main St. Suite 309). Sponsorships are available at various levels, beginning at $100. Items for the silent auction fundraiser are also being sought. All are great ways to promote your business, organization or gather with friends, while supporting a great cause. The deadline for sponsorships and silent auction items is April 20.

All proceeds support the Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Area Council, which is a non-profit. LESHC is one of 13 certified Heritage Areas in the State of Maryland, funded in part by MHAA and works to promote, preserve and protect the culture and heritage of the lower eastern shore.

For additional information, please visit www.WicomicoCivicCenter.org