St Michaels – Through ShoreRivers’ coordination and as part of the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay’s Project Clean Stream, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum hosted a team of volunteers on Saturday, April 20, 2019 to clean up Heron Haven—a stream running through CBMM’s property, and feeding into St. Michaels Harbor and the Miles River. This […]
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 – The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum has scheduled two blacksmithing workshops this summer in its working Shipyard. The first is set for 10am–2:30pm Saturday, June 15, with the second offering from 10am–2:30pm Sunday, June 16. Advanced registration is required for both. Guests are invited to join Med Chandler, owner of Ships Coy. […]
Continue ReadingST MICHAELS, MD – On Monday, April 29, 2019 beginning at 5:00pm, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum will host author, beachcomber, and educator Mary T. McCarthy as she leads an intimate conversation about the Beach Finds of the Chesapeake exhibition, which opened April 6 at CBMM and continues through June 29. Seating is limited, with […]
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 – From 10am–4pm Saturday, May 11, 2019 the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum will host a Brightwork Workshop in its boatshop. Advanced registration is required. Organized through CBMM’s Apprentice for a Day Shipyard Programs, this workshop invites guests to learn the art of finishing from Shipyard Programs Manager Jennifer Kuhn. Participants will get […]
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 […]
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