The Essex National Heritage Area has announced its 2003 Partnership Grant Program. Matching grants of $2,000 - $20,000 are available for projects in preservation, education, and interpretation/programming. Further information and an application are available at: http://www.essexheritage.org/inside/programsandservices/grant/index.shtml

NMRLS is hosting a two-hour ENHA workshop, "Playing with Fire: Disaster Preparedness for Historical Records Stewards" on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 at 7:00-9:00 PM. Visit their Web site for further information: http://www.essexheritage.org/inside/programsandservices/preservation/upcominghrevents.shtml