St. Michaels Maryland Business Association
| Apr 14 - Mar 31 New Exhibition: Kent’s Carvers and Clubs: Guides, Gunners and Co-Ops |
Kent’s Carvers and Clubs: Guides, Gunners and Co-Ops is a new waterfowling exhibition opening Saturday, April 14, 2018 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md.
The exhibition shares the stories of Maryland’s Kent County carvers and hunting clubs through a collection of decoys, oral histories, historic photographs, and other artifacts.
In the Rock Hall area of Kent County, virtually every young man grew up learning to hunt waterfowl in the early 1900s. That intimate knowledge of birds, their habits and their habitat translated into a marketable skill as gunning became the pastime of the wealthy. Rich photo documentation from the 1930s and 40s illustrate the camaraderie of the well-to-do business and professional men who flocked to Kent’s gunning shores to spend icy mornings in booby blinds, awaiting the arrival of ducks and geese and warm evenings by the club woodstove, where they feasted on local delicacies.
Oral history excerpts reveal the stories of hardworking guides, who found vital supplemental seasonal income. Captain John Glenn fashioned hand-chopped decoys from his Piney Neck home, “Decoy Farm,” and began to work with other local carvers to supply a wide variety of stool. While the “Rock Hall School of Carvers” was likely influenced by the work of Susquehanna Flats decoy makers, Kent carver Charlie Joiner learned directly from legendary Havre de Grace carver R. Madison Mitchell, and befriended the Ward brothers of Crisfield, developing his own distinct and notable style.
“Kent County’s bountiful waterfowl population and picturesque shorelines drew gentlemen hunters from the cities to organized gunning clubs, especially along the shores near Rock Hall and Eastern Neck,” said CBMM Collections Manager Jenifer Dolde, curator of the exhibition. “Knowledgeable local men served as guides, savvy property owners leased their land for clubs, and skillful Kent carvers created co-ops to craft decoys for the rigs of neighbors and club members.”
“Kent County has an enduring waterfowling culture—one that continues to flourish in the fields, necks and islands of the deeply-rural region,” said CBMM Chief Curator Pete Lesher. “We’re grateful for the support of this exhibition to be able to explore this important part of Chesapeake history with our guests.”
Kent’s Carvers and Clubs: Guides, Gunners and Co-Ops is generously sponsored by Judy and Henry Stansbury, and the world’s leading decoy auction firm, Guyette & Deeter. Entry to the exhibition is free for CBMM members or with general admission. Kent’s Carvers and Clubs will travel to the Waterfowl Festival in Easton, Md. November 9-11, 2018, and return to CBMM’s Waterfowling Building through March 31, 2019.
Established in 1965, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is a world-class maritime museum dedicated to preserving and exploring the history, environment, and culture of the entire Chesapeake Bay, with the values of relevancy, authenticity, and stewardship guiding its mission. Serving more than 70,000 guests each year, CBMM’s campus includes a floating fleet of historic boats and numerous indoor and outdoor spaces, situated in a park-like, waterfront setting along the Miles River and St Michaels harbor. Charitable gifts to CBMM’s annual fund help support the non-profit’s exhibition, education, and restoration programs, with online giving and more information at cbmm.org/donate.
From now through October, 2018, CBMM’s guests can experience the log-hull restoration of the 1889 bugeye, Edna E. Lockwood, with more information at ednalockwood.org.
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| Date: |
April 14, 2018 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.cbmm.org |
| Location: |
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Waterfowling Building
Miles River
213 N. Talbot Street
St. Michaels, Md. 21663 |
| Contact: |
CBMM |
| EMail: |
havefun@cbmm.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
April 14, 2018 - March 31, 2019 |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free with general or festival admission. |
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| May 19 - Mar 17 CBMM - Exhibit - Exploring the Chesapeake--Mapping the Bay |
Exploring the Chesapeake--Mapping the Bay, a new exhibition opening Saturday, May 19 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md., will look at the different ways the Chesapeake Bay has been portrayed over time through mapping and charting. The exhibition is generously sponsored by Ellen and Norm Plummer and the Maryland State Arts Council, and continues in CBMM’s Steamboat Building through March 17, 2019.
The exhibition will view changes in maps over time as an expression of what people were seeking in the Chesapeake—for natural resources, for safe passage, or for commercial opportunities. The exploration begins with European exploration in the 16th century, and continues with the growth of settlement in the region in the 17th and 18th centuries. Scientific surveying methods brought improved accuracy in the 19th century, and special purpose maps showing railroads or tourist routes and destinations proliferated in the 20th century. More recent decades have introduced satellite imagery, geographic information systems, and Google maps, which continue to change how we view and understand the Chesapeake Bay region. |
| Date: |
May 19, 2018 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://havefun@cbmm.org |
| Location: |
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Waterfowling Building
Miles River
213 N. Talbot Street
St. Michaels, Md. 21663 |
| Contact: |
213 N. Talbot St.
St. Michaels, MD 21663
410-745-2916 |
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| Jun 25 - Aug 17 Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum - Summer Camps |
Beginning June 25 and continuing through Aug. 17, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md., is offering its week-long, half- and full-day summer camps. In age-appropriate Chesapeake-themed sessions for ages 4-15, campers will explore the magic of the Chesapeake Bay's people, animals, and environment, with an emphasis on creating a fun, hands-on learning environment that includes on-the-water and environmental activities, stories, games, crafts, and other creative projects.
CBMM's summer camps for children 4-6 years old are offered during the weeks of June 25, July 2, July 9, July 23, July 30, and Aug. 6. Camps for children entering grades one-three are offered the weeks of July 2, July 16, July 30, and Aug. 13. Camps for children entering grades four-six are offered the weeks of July 16, Aug. 6, and Aug. 13.
Additionally, two weeks of camp are being offered for students through a collaboration between CBMM's Rising Tide Program and the Sultana Education Foundation. During the weeks of July 9 (for grades six-nine) and Aug. 6 (for grades four-six), campers in the Build it. Boat it. Summer Camp will spend part of their day working on a project in the shipyard, and then head out on a paddling adventure with Sultana staff members.
Camps take place from 9am-noon for children ages 4-6, and 9am-3pm for those entering grades one-nine, with campers exploring CBMM's 18-acre campus and numerous exhibition buildings as part of the program.
Each session is limited to a maximum of 12 children; summer camp cost varies for each program, with scholarships available and a 20 percent discount on tuition for CBMM members. For more information and to register, visit cbmm.org/summercamps. |
| Date: |
June 25, 2018 |
| Website: |
http://cbmm.org/summercamps |
| Location: |
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
213 North Talbot St.
St. Michaels, MD 21663
410-745-4995 |
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Summer Camp
June 25th - August 17th
Daily and Weekly Camps |
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| Jun 29 - Jul 1 Schooner Sultana in St. Michaels |
The schooner Sultana will be at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md. on Friday, June 29 through Sunday, July 1. While docking at CBMM, Sultana will be hosting students in an under-sail environmental science program on the Miles River.
Through the Sultana Education Foundation, 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 as well as live-aboard programs for participants.
During Sultana’s stay in St. Michaels, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s waterfront campus and 12 exhibition buildings are open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with drop-in Miles River cruises on the 1920 buyboat Winnie Estelle beginning May 18, and continuing Fridays through Mondays until October.
Guests to CBMM’s May 20 Community Day and June 30 Big Band Night will also be able to see Sultana dockside, with CBMM’s Community Day offering free boat rides on CBMM’s boats, and free admission for everyone. For more information, visit cbmm.org or call 410-745-2916. |
| Date: |
June 29, 2018 |
| Website: |
http://www.cbmm.org |
| Location: |
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
213 N. Talbot Street
St. Michaels, MD 21663 |
| EMail: |
havefun@cbmm.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, June 29 through Sunday, July 1 |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free for CBMM members or with general two-day admission |
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| Jul 1 - Jul 31 ArtHunt by St Michaels Art League 2018 |
During the month of July, 20 merchants on Talbot Street in St Michaels exhibit artwork done by one of our SMAL members. Pick up an ArtHunt card at any store displaying the ArtHunt poster and start playing. You need to go into the stores listed on the back of the card, find one of the paintings on the card and have your card stamped. No, we don’t tell you which one you are looking for in each store. That’s part of the fun/challenge. When you have found just 12 out of the 20 shown on the card, take your card to Justine’s for a FREE ice cream treat. |
| Date: |
July 1, 2018 |
| Website: |
http://smartleague.org |
| Location: |
Throughout St. Michaels at participating Art Hunt businesses during the month of July |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Jul 19 Wylder Hotel Summer Kickoff Party |
| Wylder Hotel Tilghman Island is hosting a Summer Kickoff and Ribbon Cutting party featuring Lyon Rum, Port of Call Cigars and Eastern Shore Brewing! Stop by for a great time and tours of the NEW Wylder Hotel Tilghman Island! |
| Date: |
July 19, 2018 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| EMail: |
guestservicesti@wylderhotels.com |
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| Jul 21 Luau Party and Show at Lighthouse Oyster Bart and Grill |
LUAU PARTY!
Hula Dancers and Show starting at 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
DRINK SPECIALS ALL NIGHT LONG! |
| Date: |
July 21, 2018 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.lighthouseoysterbarandgrill.com/ |
| Location: |
Lighthouse Oyster Bar and Grill
125 Mulberry St.
St. Michaels, MD 21663 |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, July 21, 2018 6:00 p.m,
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| Jul 22 Sunday Funday at CBMM July 22, 2018 |
Join Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum for Sunday Funday, CBMM-style, an afternoon of music, lawn games, and friendly competition on Sunday, July 22 from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Bring your friends to enjoy giant Jenga, cornhole, or KanJam, test your balance on the slackline, and maybe sign up your team of two to participate in a relay competition. Sailing or rowing small craft will also be available for rental.
This free event runs 1–5pm on the grounds of Fogg’s Landing, with participants welcome to bring their favorite food, beverage, or game. Grills, coolers, and ice will be available for use. The relay competition will take place at 3pm, with a $5 entry fee for each team of two. The first place team will receive a cash prize of 50% of the collected entry fees, with the other 50% going to support CBMM’s Annual Fund.
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| Date: |
July 22, 2018 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.cbmm.org |
| Location: |
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum |
| Date/Time Details: |
July 22, 2018 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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| Jul 25 FREE Live Acoustical Performance of Better Off Dead at the Wylder! |
Grateful Dead Cover Band
LIVE at the Wylder Hotel Tilghman Island
Rain or Shine!
Festival Stye food and a Beer Truck!!
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| Date: |
July 25, 2018 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Location: |
21551 Chesapeake House Drive
Tilghman Island Maryland 21671
410-886-2121
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| Contact: |
Front Desk |
| EMail: |
guestservicesti@wylderhotels.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
4-7PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE |
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