Join Museum Registrar Laura Garrity-Arquitt in a fascinating expedition through the galleries to discover the many animals in our collection. Learn about the symbolism behind each animal and how it connects to medieval art history. [Read More]
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The relationship between Church and State in Russia has always been a complex one. James T. Flynn, Professor Emeritus of History, College of the Holy Cross, and a long-time Museum docent, will trace that relationship [Read More]
Join Museum Registrar Laura Garrity-Arquitt to explore different variations of the Christian cross, their histories, uses and meanings. Saturday, August 12, 1:30pm Saturday, September 9, 1:30pm Free with admission Museum of Russian Icons 203 Union [Read More]
This year marks the centenary of the October Revolution of 1917–a monumental event that profoundly shaped the present geopolitical reality. Ms. Eremeeva will reflect on the cultural and political significance of the Revolution over the [Read More]
Please note: This event has been cancelled. Join us as as we discuss Between Dog and Wolf by Sasha Sokolov. This is his second novel and has intimidated translators because of its complex puns, rhymes, [Read More]
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum recently added five summer interns to its team: Michael Barone of Buffalo, N.Y.; Kathleen DeMeritte of Silver Spring, Md.; Kelsey Neuenswander of San Diego, Ca.; Erin Russell of St. Louis, [Read More]
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Boatyard Manager Michael Gorman reports work continues on the historic restoration of 1889 bugeye Edna E. Lockwood, with each of the nine-logs making up her new hull pinned together and shipwrights [Read More]
CINCINNATI, OH – The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center invites the media to attend Forgive/Fight Initiative today, July 18. The FORGIVE/FIGHT initiative embodies the spirit of the life and history of Nelson Mandela. Mandela was [Read More]
Robert Indiana: ONE through ZERO – On view through November 30, 2017 Visit the Glass House to see the exhibition Robert Indiana: ONE through ZERO, on view through November 30th. We recommend visiting on a [Read More]
The Museum of Flight today announced that Doug King will step down as President and CEO, effective August 15. King will stay on as a consultant to the Museum and will assist with the transition [Read More]
Guests to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md. can see Lady Maryland dockside from Friday, October 20 through Monday, October 23. Built in 1985 by the Living Classrooms Foundation, Lady Maryland is [Read More]
Local and state officials visited the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s St. Michaels campus Friday, July 7, to celebrate a new partnership between CBMM and the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission. Speakers at the event included [Read More]
Program is celebrating Nelson Mandela’s 99th Birthday July 18 CINCINNATI, OH (July 7, 2017) – The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center will host the FORGIVE/FIGHT initiative on Tuesday, July 18 at 2:00 p.m. on the [Read More]
The Glass House are celebrating the 111th anniversary of Philip Johnson’s birth this Saturday, July 8th with the release of the new Modernist Paperweight designed by Werkstätte Carl Auböck Vienna exclusively for the Glass House [Read More]
A cinematic epic about one of Russia’s greatest historical heroes by one of its most renowned filmmakers. Eisenstein drew on history, Russian folk narratives, and the techniques of Walt Disney to create this broadly painted [Read More]
This year marks the centenary of the October Revolution of 1917–a monumental event that profoundly shaped the present geopolitical reality. Ms. Eremeeva will reflect on the cultural and political significance of the Revolution over the [Read More]
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum recently hosted its annual Board of Governors’ fiscal review meeting, which included a reception along CBMM’s waterfront campus in St. Michaels, Md. The June 26 meeting included presentations from CBMM [Read More]
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum offers the opportunity to get a great deal on the boat of your dreams this Labor Day weekend during the 20th annual Charity Boat Auction on Saturday, September 2. More [Read More]