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Thursday, June 23, 2022Get hands-on in CBMM's working Shipyard
Get hands-on in CBMM’s working Shipyard The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is pleased to offer the public a chance to join its professional shipwrights for hands-on learning experiences. Scheduled for 10am–4pm Saturdays, July 9, July 23, and Aug. 6; Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 10 & 11; and Saturday, Dec. 3, guests are invited to CBMM’s working Shipyard to hone their woodworking skills while helping on various construction and restoration projects. Projects will vary week-to-week and include a small
Tuesday, June 21, 2022CBMM to host volunteer interest meetings
CBMM to host volunteer interest meetings The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md., has planned a set of upcoming volunteer interest meetings to welcome more members to its volunteer team. Volunteer roles include opportunities with guided tours and programs, exhibitions and collections, caring for CBMM’s grounds and gardens, on-the-water and dockside with its Floating Fleet and working Shipyard, and more. Scheduled for Saturday, July 16, from noon–1pm; 2–3pm on Tuesday, Sept. 13; and
Wednesday, June 15, 2022Big Band Night, fireworks scheduled for July 2 in St. Michaels
Big Band Night, fireworks scheduled for July 2 in St. Michaels In celebration of Independence Day, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum on the Miles River in St. Michaels, Md. welcomes The Shades of Blue Orchestra for a live performance at its Saturday, July 2, Big Band Night. The St. Michaels fireworks are scheduled to launch after dusk that evening, with CBMM’s waterfront campus a great venue from which guests can enjoy the fireworks. The rain date for the concert and fireworks is Sunday, July 3. The
Tuesday, June 07, 2022Chesapeake Perspectives Workshop Series continues this summer
Chesapeake Perspectives Workshop Series continues this summer The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is proud to be able to offer several sessions in its Chesapeake Perspectives Workshop Series this summer. Led by teaching artists who draw inspiration from the Chesapeake, participants in the Chesapeake Perspectives Workshop Series will explore mediums and techniques to reflect their own identity, viewpoint, and experiences through art. For a quick look at upcoming programs, go to
Thursday, June 02, 2022Watch log canoe races aboard Winnie Estelle
Watch log canoe races aboard Winnie Estelle Join the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum aboard the 1920 buyboat Winnie Estelle this summer for an up-close and personal view of the Chesapeake Bay sailing log canoe races on the Miles River. Log canoe races are a quintessential Chesapeake pastime, and from a shady spot onboard Winnie’s deck you will get an up close and exciting look at the action. Amateur photographers, sailing aficionados, and wooden boat enthusiasts will all find something to enjoy on
Thursday, May 26, 2022Chesapeake Bay-built boats to be featured at 34th Antique & Classic Boat Festival
Chesapeake Bay-built boats to be featured at 34th Antique & Classic Boat Festival The 34th Antique & Classic Boat Festival and the Arts at Navy Point begins Friday, June 17, at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md., this year celebrating the theme: “Chesapeake Bay Built.” Hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society, this Father’s Day tradition brings a sense of nostalgia to the Miles River and CBMM’s docks and campus, drawing some of the area’s finest
Thursday, May 26, 2022CBMM offers women's woodworking in June
CBMM offers women’s woodworking in June The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md., is offering a women-only woodworking class in its Shipyard on June 4–5, from 9am–5pm each day. Participants should plan to attend both sessions. Shipyard Education Programs Manager Jenn Kuhn will host this two-day, women-only introduction to woodworking. Participants will not only take home a custom-made mallet, but will learn how to make a cut list, buy lumber, and measure lengths and angles.
Thursday, July 15, 2021CBMM offers fall sessions of STEAM Team program
For more information, contact: Bethany Ziegler, Senior Communications Manager Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum 410-310-0607, bziegler@cbmm.org (ST MICHAELS, MD – Thursday, July 15, 2021) CBMM offers fall sessions of STEAM Team program On four Saturdays this October, young mariners ages 4–9 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
Monday, June 28, 2021Special events return to Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Special events return to Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum was proud to welcome around 3,000 people to its St. Michaels, Md., campus during Father’s Day weekend for the Antique & Classic Boat Festival, a welcome sight for the first festival hosted at CBMM in more than a year. “It was very important to us to be able to host festivals again, not just for CBMM, but to help bring guests back to the Town of St. Michaels as a whole,” said CBMM President and CEO Kristen
