The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum recently had the opportunity to strengthen its international connections and share knowledge of traditional boatbuilding skills with an even broader audience. Thanks to a partnership with Skol ar Mor, a [Read More]
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NEW PALTZ, NY – Historic Huguenot Street (HHS) is pleased to announce the hiring of its new Executive Director, Liselle LaFrance. Ms. LaFrance is an award-winning museum professional and has served as the Director of [Read More]
SEATTLE – Santa is letting his reindeer rest up for Christmas Eve, so he and Mrs. Claus will fly a plane to the Museum’s annual holiday party on Dec. 16 with an arrival at 9:45 [Read More]
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md. was recently honored at the annual Maryland Tourism Awards Ceremony of the 37th Annual Maryland Tourism & Travel Summit. Held November 8-10 at the newly opened [Read More]
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is offering a two-day chart navigation course which begins on Saturday, January 13 from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and concludes Sunday, January 14 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Participation is [Read More]
PHILADELPHIA — The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University today announced a new president and CEO. Scott Cooper, PhD, an experienced museum professional and historic preservation scholar, will take the helm of Philadelphia’s natural [Read More]
A new, in-the-water weather station has recently been installed at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum on Fogg’s Cove along the Miles River. Made possible through a generous gift from Lesley and Fred Israel, the weather [Read More]
This November, more than 10,000 daffodil bulbs were planted at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum as part of more than 25,000 bulbs planted in the entire Town of St. Michaels, Md. Funded through philanthropic support, [Read More]
SEATTLE – Veteran Army paratrooper and JAG Officer Sabra Janko discusses the many “firsts” for women in military history, combat and airborne operations, on Dec. 2. Janko’s stories range from when women disguised themselves as [Read More]
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is offering a two-session Boating Essentials course on Saturday, January 6 from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and continuing on Sunday, January 7 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Class participation is [Read More]
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Boatyard Manager Michael Gorman reports the historic restoration of Edna E. Lockwood is right on schedule, with her new hull now attached to her existing topsides. The 1889 bugeye and National [Read More]
This February, young mariners ages 4 to 9 are invited to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md., to participate in CBMM’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) Team. Class sizes are limited, [Read More]
On Saturday, Jan. 20, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is inviting guests to its St. Michaels campus for a Family Photography Workshop from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The workshop is based around CBMM’s black-and-white photography [Read More]
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is offering free admission Monday through Friday this February, thanks to the generous support of Free in February sponsors Shore United Bank and Awful Arthur’s of St. Michaels, Md. During [Read More]
CINCINNATI, OH (November 10, 2017) – Veterans can enjoy free general admission to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center through Thursday, November 30, 2017. The announcement was made today as the nation celebrates and uplifts [Read More]
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is offering students a selection of two-day, holiday gift-making workshops between this year’s Thanksgiving and winter breaks. Hosted by CBMM’s Rising Tide After-School Boatbuilding Program, the workshops take place Monday [Read More]
Cincinnati, OH – The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center has received recognition for achievement in marketing and advertising at the Ohio Travel Association’s RUBY Awards presentation, held Wednesday, November 1 in Akron, Ohio. The Ohio [Read More]
In celebration of Veterans Day, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is offering free admission to its St. Michaels campus on Friday, Nov. 10, and Saturday, Nov. 11, for veterans and active duty military. “We are [Read More]