ST. MICHAELS, MD On October 18, 2024 the Avalon Theater came alive as renowned ABBA tribute band Dancing Dream returned to Easton for another stellar performance. The audience was decked out in their sparkles and bellbottoms for this musical trip down memory lane. At the end of the evening, more than $45,000 in proceeds were […]
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ST. MICHAELS, MD The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum will celebrate the festive season by welcoming exhibitors from across the country to its waterfront campus on Saturday, Nov. 23, for the Holiday Edition of the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival. Now held twice annually at CBMM, the popular celebration of all things […]
Continue ReadingST. MICHAELS, MD The Bay’s favorite bivalve takes the spotlight at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s OysterFest on Saturday, October 26, from 10am-4pm. At OysterFest, you’re invited to enjoy oysters served a variety of ways, along with other local fare, craft beer, and spirits, plus fun for the whole family with live music on two […]
Continue ReadingST. MICHAELS, MD The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s waterfront will be filled with unique watercraft and their passionate owners and builders at Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival XLI on Friday-Sunday, October 4-6, 2024. You’re invited to marvel at the craftsmanship and innovation showcased through these vessels alongside hundreds of small craft enthusiasts at one of the […]
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ST. MICHAELS, MD With its 2024 fall Speaker Event schedule, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is pleased to spotlight a range of accomplished presenters sharing their unique expertise and storytelling to highlight the region’s rich history, environment, and culture. Hosted in the Van Lennep Auditorium and available virtually, these programs are designed to spark important […]
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ST. MICHAELS, MD The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is pleased to announce its latest exhibition, Sailing to Freedom: The Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad, will open to guests on Friday, September 27, 2024 in the Changing Exhibitions Gallery. Opening during International Underground Railroad month and running through 2025, this special exhibition explores the lesser-known […]
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ST. MICHAELS, Md In partnership with the Universal Sailing Club, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is proud to host the 11th annual Souls at Sea ceremony on Saturday, August 24, 2024 starting at 1pm. Drawing on African traditions, this is an on-water remembrance and libation ceremony honoring the millions of captive Africans who perished during […]
Continue ReadingST. MICHAELS, MD Get a great deal while supporting a terrific cause by purchasing your next vessel at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s annual Charity Boat Auction on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Dozens of boats and watercraft, ranging in size and performance, will be auctioned off to the highest bidders. New this year, there will […]
Continue ReadingST. MICHAELS, MD Get ready to experience the vibrant spirit of the Eastern Shore at Watermen’s Appreciation Day, hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum on Sunday, August 11, 2024 from 10am-4pm. A partnership between CBMM and the Talbot Watermen Association (TWA), this annual celebration honors the hardworking men and women who define our coastal […]
Continue ReadingST. MICHAELS, MD The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum will mark Independence Day by hosting Big Band Night on Saturday, July 6, 2024. CBMM’s Welcome Center opens at 6pm for this annual celebration that invites the community to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets for an evening of music, dancing, and fireworks along the Miles River. […]
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