The Museum’s event calendar is
your guide to educational classes, lectures, programs, exhibits,
and concerts. Each year, the Museum also hosts annual special
events tied to the seasons on the Chesapeake Bay. For information on
St. Michaels events, historic.stmichaelsmd.org.
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January, 2012
February, 2012
March, 2012
April, 2012
May, 2012
Frederick Douglass Day
Maritime Model Expo
Elf Classic
June, 2012
Antique and Classic Boat Festival
Big Band Night
July, 2012
Chesapeake Folk Festival
August, 2012
Watermen's Appreciation Day
September, 2012
Boat Auction
Boating Party
Concours d'Elegance
October, 2012
Mid Atlantic Small Craft Festival
November, 2012
OysterFest
December, 2012
February, 2012
Model Guild Lapstrake Skiff Workshop
February 24 - 26
Bay History Building
Friday, 6-9pm; Saturday & Sunday, 9am-5pm
$80 members, $95 non-members. All tools and materials are supplied. Pre-registration is required by Monday, February 20.
Call 410-745-2916 to register or contact Model Guild Director Bob Mason at 410-745-3266 or email bobmason@atlanticbb.net for more information.
Visit the Model Guild Page
Led step-by-step by skilled modelers, participants will create a 10-inch wooden rowing skiff with lapped side planking and a flat bottom. Class size is limited, with pre-registration needed. The 10-inch model is formed over a frame in much the same manner as a real boat is constructed. Thin toothpicks are used along with fast-drying glue to fasten the models together. Models are made of one dark and one light wood, which are alternated in the design to make a handsome, two-toned appearance.
CBMM’s Model Guild welcomes anyone 12 years of age or older to take these classes, and encourages new members of all skill levels to participate in the Guild, use its facilities, and trade model building experience with museum visitors. A special rate for a parent-child team can accommodate younger children.
Select Saturdays, through February 25
Pre-registration is required, call Helen Van Fleet at 410-745-4941 to reserve a spot. Limited space available. $12 for members, $15 for non-members. A special six-session pass is available for $68 for members and $80 for non-members. Scholarships are available for qualifying students. Visa, Mastercard, and Discover accepted
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The Saturdays for Kids program offers two hours of fun-filled and creative hands-on games, arts and crafts, and storytelling. Small classes and age-appropriate projects facilitate the learning process and offer kids a special place and opportunity for early engagement in building a love of the Chesapeake Bay and the region.
Apprentice For a Day Public Boatbuilding  Program
Saturdays & Sundays
Individual classes are $35 for Members; $45 for non-members
Four session "Journeyman's Special" $125 for Members; $170 for non-members
Learn traditional Chesapeake boat building techniques under the direction of a CBMM shipwright. Participants will be constructing a North Shore Sailing Skiff, "Miss B" Model. Be a part of the whole 17-week process, or just sign up for specific dates.
The Journeyman’s Special package includes any four days for one reduced price and can diversify the experience to include several different skills. Participants must be age 16 or older, unless accompanied by an adult. Call the Museum to register at 410-745-2916, or for more information, email Richard Scofield at rscofield@cbmm.org.
See photos from Apprentice For a Day Program.
See video from Apprentice For a Day Program.
March, 2012
Member's Night:
Make Your Property More Wildlife-Friendly
Wednesday, March 14
6pm in the Van Lennel Auditorium
Free, but space is limited—RSVP by March 12 to Debbie Collison at 410-745-4991
Andi Pupke with Chesapeake Wildlife Heritage will discuss backyard wildlife habitat planning and management. The presentation is designed to provide guidance to landowners on small scale projects to enhance the habitat value on their property. Light fare served.
An Abundant and Fruitful Land: Foodways of the Chesapeake, Now and Then
Winter/Spring 2012 Lecture Series
 
Connecting People, Place, and Products: Eating Our Way to Healthy Bay
Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 6pm
Van Lennep Auditorium, Museum Campus
$12 members, $15 non-members. Pre-registration required for all events. Contact Helen Van Fleet at hvanfleet@cbmm.org or call 410-745-4941
“We have a chance to eat our way back to healthy oceans.” -Barton Seaver, author of For Cod and Country: Simple, Delicious, Sustainable Cooking
Join chef and author Barton Seaver, Steve Vilnit from DNR’s Commercial Fisheries Outreach and Marketing, and Carol Bean and Mark Connolly of Pot Pie Farm as they discuss the future of watermen, fishing sustainability in the Chesapeake, and how consumers can protect the environment and community, deliciously. Sample some local seafood and share in this conversation about caring for the Bay through responsible consumption. Copies of Barton’s book will be available for sale and signing.
An Abundant and Fruitful Land: Foodways of the Chesapeake, Now and Then
Winter/Spring 2012 Lecture Series
We Are What We Ate: African American "Discomfort" Food
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 2:30pm
2:30pm, Mitchell House, Museum Campus
$10 members, $12 non-members. Pre-registration required for all events. Contact Helen Van Fleet at hvanfleet@cbmm.org or call 410-745-4941
Michael Twitty, Community African-American food scholar, will trace the history of African American Chesapeake cuisine through his experiences growing, preparing, and researching the recipes of enslaved Tidewater Africans. Twitty brings history to life through open-fire cooking demonstrations, and involves his audience in discussions about heirloom crops and seeds, wild foods, foraging methods, and the cooking techniques that create a uniquely African American cultural tradition.
Tour and School Program Training
Each program has a two-day training. Both sessions are necessary to complete the training successfully, and it is suggested that new volunteers complete the general tour training before attending these program-specific trainings. Contact Melissa Spielman to register at mspielman@cbmm.org or by phone at 410-745-4956. Current volunteers may register on the CBMM volunteer website.
Crab Cakes Training
March 6 & 8, 10am, Van Lennep Auditorium
Bay Bounty Tour Training
March 13 & 15, 10am, Van Lennep Auditorium
Bay Discovery Tour Training
March 20 & 22, 10am, Van Lennep Auditorium
Oystering Legacy Program Training
March 13 & 15, 2pm, Van Lennep Auditorium
Beginner Model Boatbuilding
Saturday, March 31 & Sunday, April 1, 2012
9am-5pm, $80 members, $95 non-members
Tools and materials provided. Pre-registration required by March 26 by calling 410-745-2916.
The Museum’s Model Guild leads participants step-by-step to create a half-hull model of the clipper Pride of Baltimore II. Band sawed from a two-tones wood block and carved to the rounded shape of the Pride’s hull, the half-hull model is then mounted on a baseboard to form a fine wall display. For ages 12 and up and all skill levels welcome. A special rate for a parent-child team can accomodate younger children.
Apprentice For a Day Public Boatbuilding Program
Saturdays & Sundays
Individual classes are $35 for Members; $45 for non-members
Four session "Journeyman's Special" $125 for Members; $170 for non-members
Learn traditional Chesapeake boat building techniques under the direction of a CBMM shipwright. Participants will be constructing a North Shore Sailing Skiff, "Miss B" Model. Be a part of the whole 17-week process, or just sign up for specific dates.
The Journeyman’s Special package includes any four days for one reduced price and can diversify the experience to include several different skills. Participants must be age 16 or older, unless accompanied by an adult. Call the Museum to register at 410-745-2916, or for more information, email Richard Scofield at rscofield@cbmm.org.
See photos from Apprentice For a Day Program.
See video from Apprentice For a Day Program.
April, 2012
Member Night: Blessing of the Fleet
Wednesday, April 18
4 pm
Free—please RSVP by April 17 to Debbie Collison or call 410-745-4991.
Celebrate this year’s boating season with CBMM members, volunteers, and boat yard staff for an official ceremony honoring our own floating fleet of Bay boats, as well as local work boats. Ceremony will be held under the Hooper Strait Lighthouse (weather permitting). Refreshments served.
NEW EXHIBIT: 
Push and Pull: Life on Chesapeake Tugboats
April 21, 2012 through 2014
Open daily in the Steamboat Gallery
Food, fuel, and all the stuff of modern life – almost nothing moves on the Chesapeake Bay without tugboats. The men and women who work on tugs docking ships and moving barges do difficult, sometimes dangerous work with rules and rhythms all its own. Explore their world in Push and Pull: Life on Chesapeake Tugboats through the stories, images, and objects of the Bay’s tugboats and the words of the people who work them.
CAPTION: Tugs perform essential work along our waterways from towing barges with fuel or other vital materials and salvage work to assisting larger ships in docking. Here a pair of tugs maneuvers the passenger liner United States into a slip at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company piers for a refit in the spring of 1954. Photograph by A. Aubrey Bodine • Copyright © Jennifer B. Bodine • Courtesy of Audrey Bodine.
Boater's Safety Program
April 17 & 18
6–10 pm, $25 per two-evening session
Pre-registration required, contact Helen Van Fleet at 410-745-4941.
Maryland boaters born after July 1, 1972 are required to have a Certificate of Boating Safety Education. The certificate is obtained by passing a Department of Natural Resources-approved course, and is good for life. The course is also a great way to become a more competent boater.
Apprentice For a Day Public Boatbuilding Program
Saturdays & Sundays
Individual classes are $35 for Members; $45 for non-members
Four session "Journeyman's Special" $125 for Members; $170 for non-members
Learn traditional Chesapeake boat building techniques under the direction of a CBMM shipwright. Participants will be constructing a North Shore Sailing Skiff, "Miss B" Model. Be a part of the whole 17-week process, or just sign up for specific dates.
The Journeyman’s Special package includes any four days for one reduced price and can diversify the experience to include several different skills. Participants must be age 16 or older, unless accompanied by an adult. Call the Museum to register at 410-745-2916, or for more information, email Richard Scofield at rscofield@cbmm.org.
See photos from Apprentice For a Day Program
See video from Apprentice For a Day Program
May, 2012
2nd Frederick Douglass Day
Saturday, May 5, 2012
10am-4pm; Free for members, $10 for adults, kids under 16 free
The Frederick Douglass Honor Society and the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum are once again hosting Frederick Douglass Day. This fun-filled family day will feature entertainment, regional food, a genealogy workshop, educational activities, museum and community exhibits, and numerous children's activities. Come learn more about the life and work of Talbot County's favorite son and one of America's most important leaders.
Schooner Sultana Visit
Saturday, May 5 through Sunday, May 13, 2012
Open for boarding on Tuesday, May 8, 2:30-4:30pm
The schooner Sultana serves as an on-the-water classroom for learning about the history and environment of the Chesapeake Bay. An almost exact replica of a British schooner that patrolled the North American coast just prior to the American Revolution, Sultana provides day-long programs for up to 32 participants as well as live-aboard programs for up to nine guests.
Maritime Model Expo
Saturday, May 19 & Sunday, May 20, 2012
Sat., 10 am- 4 pm & Sun., 10 am - 3 pm
Free for members or with Museum admission
Held in conjunction by the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s Model Guild and the North American Steamboat Modelers Association, this expo includes radio-controlled models powered by steam, battery, and wind. Static displays of highly-detailed and realistic models by the Washington Ship Model Society and others will be featured, as well as activities for
children too.
The Elf Classic 2012
Saturday, May 19, 2012
10am-4pm
Join ELF and other classic sailing yachts for the ELF Classic yacht race – a true yachtsman’s race. The Eastport Yacht Club in Annapolis will serve as the departure point for this sailing classic to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels.
This event is organized by the Classic Yacht Restoration Guild to recreate the sensibilities of yacht racing of the 1880’s when the races began on shore, included the row to the boat on mooring or anchor, making sail and reversing the process at the finish, in this case signing the race log at the Tolchester Bandstand on the grounds of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.
Please consider joining or sponsoring this inaugural event, which will raise funds for the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, ELF’s homeport on the Chesapeake. Interested yacht owners or sponsors should contact Rick Carrion at the CYRG. Email elf 1888@earthlink.net or surface mail CYRG, PO Box 237, Earleville, MD 21919 for more details, sign up information and updates.
Member Night: Rosie Parks Skipjack Restoration 
Project Progress Report
Wednesday, May 23
6 pm
Free—please RSVP by May 22 to Debbie Collison or call 410-745-4991.
Join CBMM master shipwright and project manager Marc Barto as he talks about the three-year restoration of the Museum’s skipjack Rosie Parks. Board-by-board, nail-by-nail, learn how the revered old skipjack is being brought back to her former life. Program will be held in the Museum boat yard. Refreshments served.
Boater's Safety Program
May 15 & 16
6–10 pm, $25 per two-evening session
Pre-registration required, contact Helen Van Fleet at 410-745-4941.
Maryland boaters born after July 1, 1972 are required to have a Certificate of Boating Safety Education. The certificate is obtained by passing a Department of Natural Resources-approved course, and is good for life. The course is also a great way to become a more competent boater.
Apprentice For a Day Public Boatbuilding Program
Saturdays & Sundays
Individual classes are $35 for Members; $45 for non-members
Four session "Journeyman's Special" $125 for Members; $170 for non-members
Learn traditional Chesapeake boat building techniques under the direction of a CBMM shipwright. Participants will be constructing a North Shore Sailing Skiff, "Miss B" Model. Be a part of the whole 17-week process, or just sign up for specific dates.
The Journeyman’s Special package includes any four days for one reduced price and can diversify the experience to include several different skills. Participants must be age 16 or older, unless accompanied by an adult. Call the Museum to register at 410-745-2916, or for more information, email Richard Scofield at rscofield@cbmm.org.
See photos from Apprentice For a Day Program
See video from Apprentice For a Day Program
Free Daily Events (with paid admission)
Memorial Day through Labor Day
Public Tours
What: 45 minute highlights tour.
When: Friday & Saturday
Time: 11am & 2pm
Waterman's Wharf
What: Docent interpretation.
When: Everyday
Time: 11am - 3 pm
Chesapeake People
What: Visit with an authentic Chesapeake People who share their stories.
When: Saturdays
Time: 11am - 3pm
Family Drop-ins
What: Kid themed, hands-on activities (craft activity or tour).
When: Thursdays & Fridays
Time: 2-4pm
Boat Yard Skills Demonstration
What: Learn a traditional boatyard skill from a trained shipwright.
When: Monday - Friday
Time: 1:30 pm
Community Work Days: Skipjack Restoration
What: Work under the guidance of a master shipwright to help rebuild the skipjack Rosie Parks.
When: Saturdays
Time: 10am - 3 pm
Mister Jim Cruises
What: Climb aboard the buyboat Mister Jim for a scenic cruise on the Miles River.
When: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Time: 12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
*Cost: $10
June, 2012
In Concert: 229th Maryland Army National Guard Band
Tuesday, June 12
7 pm
Free—please RSVP by June 11 to Debbie Collison
or call 410-745-4991.
The acclaimed 229th Maryland Army National Guard Band performs patriotic music selections spanning a number of eras and genres. Museum members will enjoy refreshments served at a special VIP hospitality area during the concert, which is being held around the Tolchester Beach Band Stand.
Antique and Classic Boat Festival
Friday, June 15, Saturday, June 16 & Sunday, June 17
Fri. 11am - 5pm; Sat., 10 am-5 pm; Sun., 10 am-2 pm
Free for members or with Museum admission
www.chesapeakebayacbs.org
This annual boat event is the largest of its kind in the
Mid-Atlantic region! It features more than 100 antique
and classic boats, boat building demonstrations, maritime artists and craftsmen, craft vendors, classic used boats, motors, and nautical flea market, along with live music, food, and more. This event is hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society International in cooperation with CBMM.
View pictures
Read last year's press release
Vikings on the Chesapeake
Friday, June 22 - Monday, June 25, 2012
Free for members or with paid admission
On June 22, the Viking ship Norseman will be landing at the Museum for a three-day visit to give visitors a real-life look at a Viking ship and the type of people who sailed them more than 1,000 years ago. Norseman is a 40 foot half-scale replica of the famous Gokstad ship that represents one of the many types of sailing vessels the Vikings designed and built. The Norseman’s crew will be in authentic
Viking costumes and establish a small encampment, complete with iron and woodworking tools, and period music.
The ship is sailing under the banner of the Leif Ericson Society International, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting truth and understanding of the Viking explorer who was the first European to set foot upon the North American continent. The ship is based in Wilmington, DE at the Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard, and will be trailered to the Museum campus.
Maryland is not known for a large Scandinavian-American population, but Delaware and New Jersey were the primary destinations for thousands of emigrants from Sweden and Norway in the 19th century. And just one look at some of the boats on display at the museum will offer convincing proof that many Viking boat designs hold up even today.
The Viking visit is made possible by Merrilyn & John I. F. Knud-Hansen.
Big Band Night/Fireworks
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Tolchester Beach Bandstand, 7 - 10pm
$5 for members, $10 for non-members
Jazzy big band sounds come alive on the Museum’s Tolchester Beach Bandstand at this special Independence Day celebration. Stay into the evening to enjoy the St. Michaels fireworks over the Miles River. View pictures
Read last year's press release
Photo by Graham Scott-Taylor, dadadesign.com
Kids Club
June 25-29 (For ages 4-5)
Mon.–Fri., 9:30 am–12:30pm
$125 members, $150 non-members
Pre-registration required, contact Helen Van Fleet at
410-745-4941. Visit the Learn section for more info.
The Museum's Kids Club is a half-day long, hands-on Chesapeake-focused camp for kids ages 4 to 7 where children learn about the Bay firsthand through activities, stories, games and crafts. The Kids Club program runs during the months of June and July. Scholarships are available.
Summer Sailing Program
Junior Sailing, ages 8-16
Mon.–Fri., 8:30 am–12 noon or 1–4:30 pm
$200 members, $225 non-members
Pre-registration required, contact Helen Van Fleet at
410-745-4941. Visit the Learn section for more info.
Sailing is a wonderful way to explore Bay waters and learn maritime skills.The Museum's Sailing and Boater's Safety Programs help new sailors and old salts gain the confidence to sail a small boat in a fun and safe environment while learning the rules of the water.
BASIC
June 11 - 15 8:30am - noon, or 1 - 4:30pm
June 18 - 22 8:30am - noon
June 25 - 29 8:30am - noon
INTERMEDIATE
June 18 - 22 1 - 4:30pm
ADVANCED
June 25 - 29 1 - 4:30pm
Boater's Safety Program
June 12 & 13
6–10 pm, $25 per two-evening session
Pre-registration required, contact Helen Van Fleet at 410-745-4941.
Maryland boaters born after July 1, 1972 are required to have a Certificate of Boating Safety Education. The certificate is obtained by passing a Department of Natural Resources-approved course, and is good for life. The course is also a great way to become a more competent boater.
Apprentice For a Day Public Boatbuilding Program
Saturdays & Sundays
Individual classes are $35 for Members; $45 for non-members
Four session "Journeyman's Special" $125 for Members; $170 for non-members
Learn traditional Chesapeake boat building techniques under the direction of a CBMM shipwright. Participants will be constructing a North Shore Sailing Skiff, "Miss B" Model. Be a part of the whole 17-week process, or just sign up for specific dates.
The Journeyman’s Special package includes any four days for one reduced price and can diversify the experience to include several different skills. Participants must be age 16 or older, unless accompanied by an adult. Call the Museum to register at 410-745-2916, or for more information, email Richard Scofield at rscofield@cbmm.org.
See photos from Apprentice For a Day Program
See video from Apprentice For a Day Program
Free Daily Events (with paid admission)
Memorial Day through Labor Day
Public Tours
What: 45 minute highlights tour.
When: Friday & Saturday
Time: 11am & 2pm
Waterman's Wharf
What: Docent interpretation.
When: Everyday
Time: 11am - 3 pm
Chesapeake People
What: Visit with an authentic Chesapeake People who share their stories.
When: Saturdays
Time: 11am - 3pm
Family Drop-ins
What: Kid themed, hands-on activities (craft activity or tour).
When: Thursdays & Fridays
Time: 2-4pm
Boat Yard Skills Demonstration
What: Learn a traditional boatyard skill from a trained shipwright.
When: Monday - Friday
Time: 1:30 pm
Community Work Days: Skipjack Restoration
What: Work under the guidance of a master shipwright to help rebuild the skipjack Rosie Parks.
When: Saturdays
Time: 10am - 3 pm
Sailing Saturdays - June 9
What: Try your hand at sailing our Apprentice For a Day boats.
When: June 9, July 14, August 11, September 15
Try your hand at sailing our Apprentice For a Day boats. Boats range in size from 12 to 20 feet and were crafted in the Museum’s Apprentice for a Day public boatbuilding program. The boats are perfect for one to two people, with instructions provided for beginners.
Space is limited and pre-registration is recommended. Call the Welcome Center at 410-745-4965 to reserve, otherwise, it’s first-come, first-served basis.with two dailing sailing sessions from 10am - 12noon, and 1-4pm.
*Cost: $10 per session, plus Museum admission.
Mister Jim Cruises
What: Climb aboard the buyboat Mister Jim for a scenic cruise on the Miles River.
When: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Time: 12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
*Cost: $10
July, 2012
Chesapeake Folk Festival 
Saturday, July 28, 2012
10 am- 5 pm
Free for Members or $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, $6 for children between the ages of six and 17,
children five years & under free.
Celebrate the Bay’s people, food, music, work and traditions. Enjoy live music, a variety of food items and wines from Maryland vineyards, maritime and foodways demonstrations, boat rides, and craft vendors.
View pictures
Read last year's press release
Kids Club
July 9-13 (for ages 4-5)
July 2-6 (for ages 6-7)
July 16-20 (for ages 6-7)
Mon.–Fri., 9:30 am–12:30pm
$125 members, $150 non-members
Pre-registration required, contact Helen Van Fleet at
410-745-4941. Visit the Learn section for more info.
The Museum's Kids Club is a half-day long, hands-on Chesapeake-focused camp for kids ages 4 to 7 where children learn about the Bay firsthand through activities, stories, games and crafts. The Kids Club program runs during the months of June and July. Scholarships are available.
Summer Sailing Program
Junior Sailing, ages 8-16
Mon.–Fri., 8:30 am–12 noon or 1–4:30 pm
$200 members, $225 non-members
Pre-registration required, contact Helen Van Fleet at
410-745-4941. Visit the Learn section for more info.
Sailing is a wonderful way to explore Bay waters and learn maritime skills.The Museum's Sailing and Boater's Safety Programs help new sailors and old salts gain the confidence to sail a small boat in a fun and safe environment while learning the rules of the water.
BASIC
July 2 - 6 8:30am - noon
July 9 - 13 1 - 4:30pm
July 6 - 20 8:30am - noon
July 23 - 27 8:30am - noon
July 30 - August 3 8:30am - noon
INTERMEDIATE
July 2 - 6 1 - 4:30pm
July 6 - 20 1 - 4:30pm
July 30 - August 3 1 - 4:30pm
ADVANCED
July 23 - 27 1 - 4:30pm
ADULT & TEEN SAILING WEEKENDS
July 14 & 15 1 - 4:30pm
Boater's Safety Program
July 17 & 18
6–10 pm, $25 per two-evening session
Pre-registration required, contact Helen Van Fleet at 410-745-4941.
Maryland boaters born after July 1, 1972 are required to have a Certificate of Boating Safety Education. The certificate is obtained by passing a Department of Natural Resources-approved course, and is good for life. The course is also a great way to become a more competent boater.
Apprentice For a Day Public Boatbuilding Program
Saturdays & Sundays
Individual classes are $35 for Members; $45 for non-members
Four session "Journeyman's Special" $125 for Members; $170 for non-members
Learn traditional Chesapeake boat building techniques under the direction of a CBMM shipwright. Participants will be constructing a North Shore Sailing Skiff, "Miss B" Model. Be a part of the whole 17-week process, or just sign up for specific dates.
The Journeyman’s Special package includes any four days for one reduced price and can diversify the experience to include several different skills. Participants must be age 16 or older, unless accompanied by an adult. Call the Museum to register at 410-745-2916, or for more information, email Richard Scofield at rscofield@cbmm.org.
See photos from Apprentice For a Day Program
See video from Apprentice For a Day Program
Free Daily Events (with paid admission)
Memorial Day through Labor Day
Public Tours
What: 45 minute highlights tour.
When: Friday & Saturday
Time: 11am & 2pm
Waterman's Wharf
What: Docent interpretation.
When: Everyday
Time: 11am - 3 pm
Chesapeake People
What: Visit with an authentic Chesapeake People who share their stories.
When: Saturdays
Time: 11am - 3pm
Family Drop-ins
What: Kid themed, hands-on activities (craft activity or tour).
When: Thursdays & Fridays
Time: 2-4pm
Boat Yard Skills Demonstration
What: Learn a traditional boatyard skill from a trained shipwright.
When: Monday - Friday
Time: 1:30 pm
Community Work Days: Skipjack Restoration
What: Work under the guidance of a master shipwright to help rebuild the skipjack Rosie Parks.
When: Saturdays
Time: 10am - 3 pm
Sailing Saturdays - July 14
What: Try your hand at sailing our Apprentice For a Day boats.
When: July 14, August 11, September 15
Try your hand at sailing our Apprentice For a Day boats. Boats range in size from 12 to 20 feet and were crafted in the Museum’s Apprentice for a Day public boatbuilding program. The boats are perfect for one to two people, with instructions provided for beginners.
Space is limited and pre-registration is recommended. Call the Welcome Center at 410-745-4965 to reserve, otherwise, it’s first-come, first-served basis.with two dailing sailing sessions from 10am - 12noon, and 1-4pm.
*Cost: $10 per session, plus Museum admission.
Mister Jim Cruises
What: Climb aboard the buyboat Mister Jim for a scenic cruise on the Miles River.
When: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Time: 12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
*Cost: $10
August, 2012
The Talbot County Watermen's Association presents
Watermen’s Appreciation Day
& Crab Feast
Sunday, August 12, 2012
10 am - 5 pm
General admission $25 adult/$16 child (aged 6-17). $15 adult/$6 child for CBMM members, and $15 for licensed Waterman—includes crab feast, hot dogs, hamburgers, soda/water. Kids under six free. www.talbotwatermen.com
Meet Chesapeake watermen celebrating their heritage. Watch professionals in action at a Boat Docking Contest or take a chance in the silent auction, featuring local artwork. Eat your fill at our crab feast, or enjoy hot dogs and cold beer while listening to live music. This event is sponsored by the Talbot County Watermen's Association in cooperation with the Museum.
Read last year's press release
View pictures from last year's event
Summer Sailing Program
Junior Sailing, ages 8-16
Mon.–Fri., 8:30 am–12 noon or 1–4:30 pm
$200 members, $225 non-members
Pre-registration required, contact Helen Van Fleet at
410-745-4941. Visit the Learn section for more info.
Sailing is a wonderful way to explore Bay waters and learn maritime skills.The Museum's Sailing and Boater's Safety Programs help new sailors and old salts gain the confidence to sail a small boat in a fun and safe environment while learning the rules of the water.
BASIC
August 6 - 10 1 - 4:30pm
ADULT & TEEN SAILING WEEKENDS
August 4 & 5 1 - 4:30pm
Boater's Safety Program
August 14 & 15
6–10 pm, $25 per two-evening session
Pre-registration required, contact Helen Van Fleet at 410-745-4941.
Maryland boaters born after July 1, 1972 are required to have a Certificate of Boating Safety Education. The certificate is obtained by passing a Department of Natural Resources-approved course, and is good for life. The course is also a great way to become a more competent boater.
Apprentice For a Day Public Boatbuilding Program
Saturdays & Sundays
Individual classes are $35 for Members; $45 for non-members
Four session "Journeyman's Special" $125 for Members; $170 for non-members
Learn traditional Chesapeake boat building techniques under the direction of a CBMM shipwright. Participants will be constructing a North Shore Sailing Skiff, "Miss B" Model. Be a part of the whole 17-week process, or just sign up for specific dates.
The Journeyman’s Special package includes any four days for one reduced price and can diversify the experience to include several different skills. Participants must be age 16 or older, unless accompanied by an adult. Call the Museum to register at 410-745-2916, or for more information, email Richard Scofield at rscofield@cbmm.org.
See photos from Apprentice For a Day Program
See video from Apprentice For a Day Program
Free Daily Events (with paid admission)
Memorial Day through Labor Day
Public Tours
What: 45 minute highlights tour.
When: Friday & Saturday
Time: 11am & 2pm
Waterman's Wharf
What: Docent interpretation.
When: Everyday
Time: 11am - 3 pm
Chesapeake People
What: Visit with an authentic Chesapeake People who share their stories.
When: Saturdays
Time: 11am - 3pm
Family Drop-ins
What: Kid themed, hands-on activities (craft activity or tour).
When: Thursdays & Fridays
Time: 2-4pm
Boat Yard Skills Demonstration
What: Learn a traditional boatyard skill from a trained shipwright.
When: Monday - Friday
Time: 1:30 pm
Community Work Days: Skipjack Restoration
What: Work under the guidance of a master shipwright to help rebuild the skipjack Rosie Parks.
When: Saturdays
Time: 10am - 3 pm
Sailing Saturdays - August 11
What: Try your hand at sailing our Apprentice For a Day boats.
When: August 11, September 15
Try your hand at sailing our Apprentice For a Day boats. Boats range in size from 12 to 20 feet and were crafted in the Museum’s Apprentice for a Day public boatbuilding program. The boats are perfect for one to two people, with instructions provided for beginners.
Space is limited and pre-registration is recommended. Call the Welcome Center at 410-745-4965 to reserve, otherwise, it’s first-come, first-served basis.with two dailing sailing sessions from 10am - 12noon, and 1-4pm.
*Cost: $10 per session, plus Museum admission.
Mister Jim Cruises
What: Climb aboard the buyboat Mister Jim for a scenic cruise on the Miles River.
When: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Time: 12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
*Cost: $10
September, 2012
15th Annual Boat Auction
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Gates open at 8 am; auction begins at 1 pm
Fogg's Landing
Free for members and children under age six. General admission is $5 per person until 1:30pm. Afterwards, regular admission rates apply. To donate a boat or items for the tag sale, call Lad Mills at 410-745-4952 or email lmills@cbmm.org
Boating experts and novices alike have the same opportunity to bid on the boat of their dreams! Offering everything from wooden rowing skiffs to classic sailboats and modern power cruisers.
Check out the boats for sale
Read last year's press release
View pictures from last year
The Boating Party Gala Fundraiser
Saturday, September 8, 2012
5:30 - 11pm, $175 per person
Navy Point
Be a part of the Museum’s fall gala fundraiser which includes cocktails, dinner, and dancing on Navy Point. Funds raised support the Museum’s mission to inspire an understanding of and appreciation for the rich maritime heritage of the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal reaches, together with the artifacts, cultures, and connections between this place and its people. Read this year's press release or view pictures from last year.
St. Michaels Concours d'Elegance
Sunday, September 30
10am-5pm
General admission $35 non-members, $30 members. VIP tickets $100
For a complete schedule of the day's events, visit www.smcde.org
Rare grand classic American and European automobiles from 1900-1942 take the field at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum for a day of casual elegance, fashion, style and most of all, enjoyment. Featuring cars from as far away as the West Coast and other never-before-shown classics, this is truly a memorable experience for all Concours enthusiasts.
Read 2011 press release
View 2011 pictures
Apprentice For a Day Public Boatbuilding Program
Saturdays & Sundays
Individual classes are $35 for Members; $45 for non-members
Four session "Journeyman's Special" $125 for Members; $170 for non-members
Learn traditional Chesapeake boat building techniques under the direction of a CBMM shipwright. Participants will be constructing a North Shore Sailing Skiff, "Miss B" Model. Be a part of the whole 17-week process, or just sign up for specific dates.
The Journeyman’s Special package includes any four days for one reduced price and can diversify the experience to include several different skills. Participants must be age 16 or older, unless accompanied by an adult. Call the Museum to register at 410-745-2916, or for more information, email Richard Scofield at rscofield@cbmm.org.
See photos from Apprentice For a Day Program
See video from Apprentice For a Day Program
Free Daily Events (with paid admission)
Memorial Day through Labor Day
Public Tours
What: 45 minute highlights tour.
When: Friday & Saturday
Time: 11am & 2pm
Waterman's Wharf
What: Docent interpretation.
When: Everyday
Time: 11am - 3 pm
Chesapeake People
What: Visit with an authentic Chesapeake People who share their stories.
When: Saturdays
Time: 11am - 3pm
Family Drop-ins
What: Kid themed, hands-on activities (craft activity or tour).
When: Thursdays & Fridays
Time: 2-4pm
Boat Yard Skills Demonstration
What: Learn a traditional boatyard skill from a trained shipwright.
When: Monday - Friday
Time: 1:30 pm
Community Work Days: Skipjack Restoration
What: Work under the guidance of a master shipwright to help rebuild the skipjack Rosie Parks.
When: Saturdays
Time: 10am - 3 pm
Sailing Saturdays - September 15
What: Try your hand at sailing our Apprentice For a Day boats.
When: September 15
Try your hand at sailing our Apprentice For a Day boats. Boats range in size from 12 to 20 feet and were crafted in the Museum’s Apprentice for a Day public boatbuilding program. The boats are perfect for one to two people, with instructions provided for beginners.
Space is limited and pre-registration is recommended. Call the Welcome Center at 410-745-4965 to reserve, otherwise, it’s first-come, first-served basis.with two dailing sailing sessions from 10am - 12noon, and 1-4pm.
*Cost: $10 per session, plus Museum admission.
Mister Jim Cruises
What: Climb aboard the buyboat Mister Jim for a scenic cruise on the Miles River.
When: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Time: 12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
*Cost: $10
October, 2012
30th Annual Mid-Atlantic Small  Craft Festival
Friday, October 5 - Sunday, October 7
Friday check-in for participants, cookout begins at 5:30 pm
Sat. & Sun., 10 am-5 pm
Free for members or with Museum admission
One of the nation’s premier small craft events! Hundreds of amateur and professional boat builders and enthusiasts come from all over the region to display their skiffs, kayaks, and canoes. Take part in demonstrations and workshops, or simply chat with the owners and watch these one-of-a-kind vessels race.
View pictures from last year's event
Maritime Monster Mash
Friday, October 19, 2012
6-9pm
Join the Museum for some spooky family fun with judging for the best costumes, games, and 'trick-or-treats' at various exhibits. Enjoylive music, a DJ for dancing, complementary food and soft drinks and some storytelling about ghosts in and around the Chesapeake Bay. There will be costume judging in several categories, including best couple, best family and best family pet!! Games will include Crab Cornhole Toss, Duck Walk Relay, and the Monster Mash Dance Freeze.
Apprentice For a Day Public Boatbuilding Program
Saturdays & Sundays
Individual classes are $35 for Members; $45 for non-members
Four session "Journeyman's Special" $125 for Members; $170 for non-members
Learn traditional Chesapeake boat building techniques under the direction of a CBMM shipwright. Participants will be constructing a North Shore Sailing Skiff, "Miss B" Model. Be a part of the whole 17-week process, or just sign up for specific dates.
The Journeyman’s Special package includes any four days for one reduced price and can diversify the experience to include several different skills. Participants must be age 16 or older, unless accompanied by an adult. Call the Museum to register at 410-745-2916, or for more information, email Richard Scofield at rscofield@cbmm.org.
See photos from Apprentice For a Day Program
See video from Apprentice For a Day Program
November, 2012
OysterFest
Saturday, November 3, 2012
10 am- 4 pm
Admission to OysterFest is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $6 for children between the ages of six and 17. Children five years and under and CBMM members are admitted free. Food and boat rides are an additional cost.
Come celebrate the Bay oyster with live music, great food, family activities, skipjack and buyboat rides, oyster aquaculture and restoration demonstrations, oyster tonging, and cooking demonstrations.
View pictures from last year's event
Apprentice For a Day Public Boatbuilding Program
Saturdays & Sundays
Individual classes are $35 for Members; $45 for non-members
Four session "Journeyman's Special" $125 for Members; $170 for non-members
Learn traditional Chesapeake boat building techniques under the direction of a CBMM shipwright. Participants will be constructing a North Shore Sailing Skiff, "Miss B" Model. Be a part of the whole 17-week process, or just sign up for specific dates.
The Journeyman’s Special package includes any four days for one reduced price and can diversify the experience to include several different skills. Participants must be age 16 or older, unless accompanied by an adult. Call the Museum to register at 410-745-2916, or for more information, email Richard Scofield at rscofield@cbmm.org.
See photos from Apprentice For a Day Program
See video from Apprentice For a Day Program
January
ALL Meeting and Winter Social
Thursday, January 5, 2012
4-6pm, Van Lennep Auditorium
The Academy for Lifelong Learning's annual meeting and winter social is open to all those interested in learning more about the Academy and its upcoming Winter Semester courses. This winter, ALL is offering 18 courses, tours, and lectures spanning subjects as diverse as literature, ecology, health, religion, art, technology, economics, and political science. There will be three courses offered late/afternoon and
two at midday to accommodate all non-retired ALL members. The meeting and social are an opportunity to register for classes, meet fellow lifelong
learners and enjoy refreshments.
An Abundant and Fruitful Land: Foodways of the Chesapeake, Now and Then
Winter/Spring 2012 Lecture Series
Spirits of the Chesapeake: Taverns, Tankards, and True Stories from 18th Century Maryland
Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 6pm
Van Lennep Auditorium, Museum Campus
$15 members, $18 non-members. Pre-registration required for all events. Contact Helen Van Fleet at hvanfleet@cbmm.org or call 410-745-2916
 Rod Cofield, Director of Interpretation at Historic Londontown, will share his lively research into the history of tippling in the Colonial Chesapeake, and how primary documents reflect the people, environment, and debauchery of 18th century life in the Tidewater. The lecture will be followed by a presentation from Joe Dolce, manager of Chestertown’s Imperial Hotel, whose talk about the original colonial “cocktail”, the rum shrub, will be highlighted with tastings and recipes.
Members Night: In Concert: Cemetery Cove String Quartet
Friday, January 20
6pm in the Van Lennel Auditorium
Free, but space is limited, must RSVP by January 18 to Helen Van Fleet at 410-745-4941.
Take the chill out of a cold January night and warm up with an evening of easy listening to one of the area’s most sought-after bands! Sing along to tunes from the 30s and before.
Light fare served
 Exhibit Exploration
January 24, 2012
10am, Van Lennep Auditorium
The final exhibit exploration of the winter will feature a talk about Gilbert Bryon and his work by the head of the Gilbret Bryon Society, Jacques Baker. The talk is free and open to volunteers, docents, and members of the public. Registration is required. Volunteers may register through CBMM's volunteer website and the public may register by contacting Helen Van Fleet at 410-745-4941 or by email hvanfleet@cbmm.org.
Select Saturdays, January 14 - February 25
Download Schedule
The Saturdays for Kids program offers two hours of fun-filled and creative hands-on games, arts and crafts, and storytelling. Small classes and age-appropriate projects facilitate the learning process and offer kids a special place and opportunity for early engagement in building a love of the Chesapeake Bay and the region.
Apprentice For a Day Public Boatbuilding Program
Saturdays & Sundays
Individual classes are $35 for Members; $45 for non-members
Four session "Journeyman's Special" $125 for Members; $170 for non-members
Learn traditional Chesapeake boat building techniques under the direction of a CBMM shipwright. Participants will be constructing a North Shore Sailing Skiff, "Miss B" Model. Be a part of the whole 17-week process, or just sign up for specific dates.
The Journeyman’s Special package includes any four days for one reduced price and can diversify the experience to include several different skills. Participants must be age 16 or older, unless accompanied by an adult. Call the Museum to register at 410-745-2916, or for more information, email Richard Scofield at rscofield@cbmm.org.
See photos from Apprentice For a Day Program.
See video from Apprentice For a Day Program.
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Members Night:"Magic Lantern Story"
- An Evening with Marc Castelli
SOLD OUT
Friday, February 17
6pm in the Van Lennel Auditorium
Free, but space is limited—RSVP by February 15 to Debbie Collison at 410-745-4991
Renowned Chesapeake artist Marc Castelli will share a unique slide show of photographs collected while out on the water with watermen in all seasons of the year. Light fare served.
An Abundant and Fruitful Land: Foodways of the Chesapeake, Now and Then
Winter/Spring 2012 Lecture Series
Farming for the Future -- Diversity and Sustainability at Crow Farm
Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 6pm
Van Lennep Auditorium, Museum Campus
$8 members, $10 non-members. Pre-registration required for all events. Contact Helen Van Fleet at hvanfleet@cbmm.org or call 410-745-4941
Chesapeake farms today are often hundreds of acres of the “big three”- corn, soybeans, and wheat, but some small farms are thinking outside the box. Representatives from Crow Farm in Kent County, Maryland, will be speaking about their approach towards “staying original” in local agriculture, and how they have built their business on embracing the Bay’s small, family-oriented farming past while innovating with natural, grass-fed beef and pork, farm-to-table events, and a new vineyard and winery.
General Tour Training
February 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am-12:30pm
Van Lennep Auditorium
This training is for volunteers interested in becoming docents. It provides the basics of content, interpretive skills, and critical thinking needed to guide a group on a general tour of the Museum. No experience in education or teaching is necessary, although an interest in public speaking is critical. All sessions are mandatory for course completion.
For more information, contact mspielman@cbmm.org or by phone at 410-745-4956. |
