ST. MICHAELS, MD The epic tale of Winnie Estelle added a new chapter recently with a visit from 10 family members of builder Noah T. Evans to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s Shipyard. In 1920, Evans named the Chesapeake Bay buyboat after his daughters Winnie and Estelle, and more than a century later, several of […]
Continue ReadingST. MICHAELS, MD The 36th Antique & Classic Boat Festival and Coastal Arts Fair is coming to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum on June 14-16, 2024 inviting guests to take a step back in time in celebration of the history and artistry of these venerable vessels. Celebrating this year’s theme of “It’s All About Fishing,” […]
Continue ReadingST. MICHAELS, MD With the support of its community partners, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is pleased to announce its inaugural First Responders & Frontline Workers Appreciation Week coming May 13–17, 2024. CBMM is inviting all first responders, frontline workers, and their families to enjoy free admission that week in recognition of all they do […]
Continue ReadingST. MICHAELS, MD Make plans now to join the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum for exploration, relaxation, and family fun on the Miles River in the coming months through Patriot Cruises, log canoe racing charters, and more. Providing on-the-water experiences is central to CBMM’s mission, and the addition of the cruise boat PATRIOT to the fleet […]
Continue ReadingST. MICHAELS, MD: The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and Chesapeake College are teaming up to offer an introduction to marine welding next month. No experience is required for WEL: Special Topics–Marine Welding Processes, which will be offered over three sessions on March 22-24. The Friday evening class, running 6-8:30pm, will be held at CBMM’s Shipyard […]
Continue ReadingST. MICHAELS, Md: Arriving at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s Van Lennep Auditorium last September for the opening celebration of Her Helm: Portraits of Women on the Chesapeake, Kate Dumhart wasn’t merely excited to see her photo featured on the wall. The captain of the schooner Sultana was also thrilled to finally meet the other […]
Continue ReadingST. MICHAELS, MD: Exploring troubled waters with Black Watermen program this Saturday in St. Michaels Troubled Waters: Black Watermen is a program taking place on Saturday, February 17 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at the Van Lennep Auditorium of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. The free program is in celebration of Black History Month, with […]
Continue ReadingST. MICHAELS, MD The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum will celebrate the Grand Opening of its new Welcome Center with a free community event offering authentic Chesapeake experiences and family fun on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 10am-4pm. Guests are invited to attend a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony for the transformational new building at 10:30am followed by […]
Continue ReadingST. MICHAELS, MD The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum gets in the festive spirit next month, hosting the Holiday Edition of the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival on Saturday, November 18, 2023. After drawing a strong crowd back in April for the spring edition, the festival returns to CBMM’s waterfront campus for the […]
Continue ReadingST. MICHAELS, MD: The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum has a full slate of youth programs on tap this fall, with a wide variety of offerings designed to spark learning through exploration of the Bay and beyond. This fall, CBMM’s after-school programs include the return of Rising Tide and Free Fishing Fridays, while Homeschool Days and […]
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