ST MICHAELS, MD – On Tuesday, June 25, 2019 from 5:30–7:30pm, join Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum President Kristen Greenaway for a relaxed evening paddle on the Miles River and a demonstration of how to use a Greenland paddle. Born and raised in New Zealand, Greenaway spent part of her youth with her parents and two […]
Continue ReadingST MICHAELS, MD – On Thursday, June 20, 2019 from 10–11:30am, children and adults are invited to join Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum educators aboard buyboat Winnie Estelle for an up-close and personal exploration of the Miles River and its unique habitat and ecology. The cruise will be offered again on Tuesday, July 16, from 1–2:30pm, […]
Continue ReadingST MICHAELS, MD – Wooden and fiberglass classics, vintage racers, and other antique and Chesapeake Bay-related boats are coming to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum beginning Friday, June 14 for the 32nd annual Antique & Classic Boat Festival and the Arts at Navy Point in St. Michaels, Md. Hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Chapter of […]
Continue ReadingST MICHAELS, MD – Enjoy an up close and personal experience on the Miles River in St. Michaels, Md. this Memorial Day weekend, when the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s small craft rental program launches May 24-May 27, 2019. CBMM’s small craft rental program continues Fridays through Sundays, May 31 through October 27, with sailing vessels, […]
Continue ReadingST MICHAELS, MD – The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is inviting experienced and novice woodworkers to its Open Boatshop program on Thursdays, May 23, June 20, July 25, and August 22, 2019. The program runs from 5:30-8:30pm, with participation limited and advanced registration needed. The program invites members of the public to CBMM’s Shipyard to […]
Continue ReadingSt Michaels – The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is planning a workshop this spring to teach its guests one of the great arts of seamanship—creating decorative rope fenders. Advanced registration is required for this program, which is scheduled for 10am–4pm Saturday, May 25. Participants are invited to join Pete Peters and CBMM’s Shipyard Programs Manager […]
Continue ReadingST. MICHAELS, MD. – The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md. is hosting an American Canoe Association Essentials of Kayak Instructor Certification course May 14-16, with participation limited, and advanced registration needed. Participants will be led by Ben Morton, graduate of Garrett College Adventure Sports Institute and avid paddler, in this three-day, level […]
Continue ReadingDOVER (March 15, 2019) – DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Office of Boating Safety and Education joins the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) in encouraging boaters to “Spring Aboard,” a March 17-23 nationwide campaign to prepare for boating season by enrolling in a boating safety course. Under Delaware law, all […]
Continue ReadingCambridge, MD – The Dorchester Skipjack Committee will host three one-hour community education sessions in Talbot and Dorchester County. These community sessions are a great opportunity to learn about the history of skipjacks, oystering and the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay and its estuaries. Dates, times, and locations are listed below. Refreshment will be served […]
Continue ReadingST MICHAELS, MD – Small boats and big fun are in store for guests of all ages as the Model Guild of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and the Washington Ship Model Society host the 13th Maritime Model Expo on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 at CBMM in historic, waterfront St. Michaels, Md. […]
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