ST MICHAELS, MD – The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md. is offering free training for new and existing volunteers throughout July and August, 2019 with advanced registration needed. Docent training prepares volunteers to work with the public as interpreters, providing the content and skills necessary to lead group tours and facilitate discussion […]
Continue ReadingST MICHAELS, MD – On Sunday, August 11, 2019 the 10th annual Watermen’s Appreciation Day comes to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md., featuring a spirited boat docking contest, steamed crabs and other regional food, live music, beer, boat rides, family activities, and more. The fundraising event is organized by CBMM in […]
Continue ReadingST MICHAELS, MD – On Saturday, July 27, 2019 join Qajaq USA (pronounced “kayak”) and Delmarva Paddlers Retreat at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum for a workshop focusing on the origins and techniques of Greenland paddling. This workshop will run from 10am–4pm and launch from Fogg’s Cove on CBMM’s St. Michaels, Md., campus. Registration is […]
Continue ReadingST MICHAELS, MD — The public is invited to join the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum for a free Sunday Funday on July 21, 2019 from 1—4pm. This event will include an afternoon of music, lawn games, and friendly competition. Bring your friends for a round of giant Jenga or cornhole, or perhaps test your balance […]
Continue ReadingST MICHAELS, MD -This summer and fall, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is hosting two full moon paddles designed to allow paddlers to view unique Full Buck and Harvest moons from the water. These paddles will take place in July and August. Native American tribes gave moons names as a way of tracking the seasons. […]
Continue ReadingST MICHAELS, MD – Miles River cruises aboard the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s Winnie Estelle are now running for the 2019 season. Guests can enjoy a 45-minute scenic cruise aboard the authentic 1920 Chesapeake buyboat from now through Oct. 26, 2019, on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays. Cruises departing from CBMM on the hour from […]
Continue ReadingST. MICHAELS, MD. – Eastern Shore Community Rowers will be holding an Introduction to Rowing workshop on Saturday, July 13 from 10:00am to 1:00pm at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md. A rain date is set for Saturday, July 20, with participation limited, and advanced registration needed. Led by ESCR members, participants […]
Continue ReadingST MICHAELS, MD – The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md., will once again host Maryland Humanities’ Chautauqua Summer Series this year on July 8-10, 2019. These live, waterfront performances will be focused on the theme of Making Waves, with all performances taking place from 7-8:30pm on CBMM’s Fogg’s Landing. All performances are […]
Continue ReadingST MICHAELS, MD – Maryland Dove will arrive at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum on Friday, June 28, and can be seen out on the Miles River and dockside through Sunday, June 30, 2019. A reproduction of the 17th century trading ship that accompanied the first European settlers to what is now Maryland, the vessel […]
Continue ReadingST MICHAELS, MD – This year’s Antique & Classic Boat Festival at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md. will bring more people out on the water with free boat rides from 10-3pm on Saturday, June 15, 2019. The boat rides will be offered on a selection of antique and classic boats participating […]
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