ST. MICHAELS, MD The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is excited to be a destination for summer fun and exploration with the return of its popular summer camps for children ages 4-15. Registration for these weeklong camps sharing the magic of the Chesapeake Bay’s people, animals, traditions, and environment is set to open on Thursday, Jan. […]
Continue ReadingST. MICHAELS, MD The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s Shipyard is pleased to share the graduation of Seip Family Foundation Shipwright Apprentices Kaeo Clarke and Carstan Gage from its state-accredited program. CBMM celebrated Clarke and Gage with a ceremony in the Shipyard before a crowd of staff, friends, and state officials last week. Both have joined […]
Continue ReadingST. MICHAELS, Md The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is excited to welcome our local community and friends from across the region and beyond to experience Winter on the Chesapeake on our waterfront campus on Saturday, December 14, 2024 starting at noon. Held in conjunction with Christmas in St. Michaels, this festive celebration will feature live […]
Continue ReadingST. 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 […]
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