Launching early from Annapolis’ Eastport Yacht Club and ending at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, the 5th annual Elf Classic Yacht Race brings the centuries-old tradition of yacht racing back to the [Read More]
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Beginning June 15 and continuing through August 10, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is offering week-long, half day, Chesapeake-themed camps for children 4-9 years of age. Led by a CBMM educator, campers explore the magic [Read More]
Good Friday Service presented in partnership with Legacy Pointe Church CINCINNATI- The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and Legacy Pointe Church will host the second annual Citywide 7 Words of Freedom Good Friday service April [Read More]
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is offering five Maryland DNR-approved boater safety courses, beginning in April and continuing through August. The courses will be held from 6-10 pm. each day on CBMM’s campus, and run [Read More]
3D printers create replicas for new display at state historic site CINCINNATI – Cincinnati Museum Center and Xavier University are pairing paleontology and technology to create elements for a new display at Big Bone Lick [Read More]
Highlights of the Collection Tour First Wednesday of every month | 6:30 pm Saturdays and Sundays | 1:30 pm FREE with general Museum admission Experience the UMFA galleries through a thirty-minute tour with a docent. [Read More]
Scientists Discover Answers from Ancient Mummy Using 3D Radiology and Other Advanced Technology CINCINNATI – The results of the “virtual autopsy” performed on the Peruvian child mummy are in, providing new insights into the life [Read More]
The Long Island Children’s Museum will kick off Autism Awareness Month with sensory-friendly performances of the Experiential Theater Company’s “The Adventures of Perseus.” Evening performances on Wednesday, April 1 and Thursday, April 2, 2015 (World [Read More]
On March 21 author presents about World War II woman pilots, woman Coast Guard pilot talks about her job SEATTLE – Wrapping up the Museum’s WomenFly three-day education event for young women, on March 21 [Read More]
Wooden classics, vintage race boats, and other antique and Chesapeake Bay-related boats are coming to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum June 19-21 for the 28th annual Antique & Classic Boat Festival. Hosted by the Chesapeake [Read More]
New York, NY On May 1st, Morris-Jumel Mansion will open Yinka Shonibare MBE: Colonial Arrangements, a special, site-specific exhibition of work by English-born Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare MBE (b. 1962). Shonibare’s art explores identity, race, [Read More]
From 7-9 p.m. on July 13, 14, and 15, the Chautauqua Summer Series returns in its second year to the waterfront campus of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. This Maryland Humanities Council series presents important [Read More]
Restoration now complete, historic Chance Vought XF8U-1 Crusader jet to make first appearance at ceremony at Paine Field with former Crusader pilots SEATTLE – March 25 marks the 60th anniversary of the first flight of [Read More]
Young women students meet aerospace mentors SEATTLE – On March 19-20 the Museum will host WomenFly, an annual, motivational event for young women interested in aviation and aerospace careers. Over 100 middle school and high [Read More]
With artifacts ranging from gilded eagles to a sailmaker’s sewing machine, a log-built bugeye to an intimate scene of crabpickers, A Broad Reach: 50 Years of Collecting is a new major exhibition of the Chesapeake [Read More]
International roster of experts share secrets and stories of finding and restoring lost aircraft SEATTLE – On March 14-15, The Museum of Flight will host its second annual two-day symposium about the growing field of [Read More]
Winners to be featured in new exhibition showcasing the many forms of freedom March 7 Cincinnati, OH – The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center announced the contest winners of Picture Freedom, a nationwide student art [Read More]
On May 23, the 18-acre waterfront campus of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum will transform into festival grounds as the museum kicks off a year-long 50th anniversary celebration with Party on the Point: Celebrating 50 [Read More]