The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park
A Maritime Museum and Park located in Annapolis Maryland
The Maryland Seafood Festival returns to Annapolis on September 14th and 15th. Once again, you can enjoy the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay in the shadows of the iconic Chesapeake Bay Bridge! […]
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The 3rd Annapolis Songwriters Festival is scheduled for September 12-15, 2024. It will feature nationally renowned singers and songwriters across multiple venues in Annapolis, with City Dock hosting landmark events. […]
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Scientists in the Virginia section of the Chesapeake Bay are studying a troublesome oyster trend.
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You can learn a lot about dolphins by listening. That’s what researchers from the University
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The newest technology in Chesapeake Bay water quality monitoring is here, and high school students
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A mostly dry past couple of weeks has led to drought conditions in Maryland and
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A landmark property on the upper Bay’s North East River is nothing but a skeleton
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ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 31, 2022) The Annapolis Maritime Museum is hosting its 17th Annual Boatyard Beach Bash on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at their waterfront property in Eastport to a sell-out crowd. Founding Sponsor, Boatyard Bar & Grill, Title Sponsor, Annapolis Subaru, and Presenting Sponsor Tri-State Marine are thrilled to announce this year’s lineup. Several members of Jimmy Buffett’s touring and recording band, the Coral Reefers and other world-class musicians: Lineup includes Doyle Grisham, Eric Darken, Peter Mayer, Brendan Mayer, Scott Kirby, John Frinzi, Roger Bartlett, Zeb Briskovich, John Patti, David Edmisten, Aaron Scherz, Miles Vandiver, and MC and Margaritaville Radio’s Host, JD Spradlin.
This is a rare opportunity for ticket holders to enjoy world-class artists in an intimate setting at the beautiful beachfront campus at the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park in Eastport.
While known as being one of the best parties in Annapolis, the Boatyard Beach Bash is most importantly a philanthropic event with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Museum’s environmental education programs. We cannot express our gratitude enough for the continued support of Dick Franyo of the Boatyard Bar & Grill and our other sponsors. With their help, we have been able to raise over $1.3 million since 2004 and educate, on average, 12,000 local students annually,” commented Alice Estrada, President/CEO of the AMM.
In addition to Boatyard Bar & Grill, Annapolis Subaru, and Tri-State Marine, sponsors for the 2022 Boatyard Beach Bash included: Sotheby’s International Realty, Brad Kappel Sotheby’s, Sisco Associates, Annapolis Yacht Sales, Chesapeake Bay Yacht Charter, Covington Alsina, Safeway Trucking Corporation, Katcef Brothers, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Closet America, Hannon Armstrong, Live! MD Casino, Phil Goodman, Rogers-Wilbur Foundation, Brown Advisory, Hammond Wilson, Eastport Shopping Center, George S. Rich Foundation, Greenberg Gibbons The Murray McGehrin Group, Local Coast, Clean Advantage Corporation, Robert Hall Wine, Line 39 Wines, and Safe Harbor Marina, SpinSheet, PropTalk, and WRNR.
Contact: Kelly Swartout/ 410-295-0104 ext. 18 / kswartout@amaritime.org
ANNAPOLIS, MD (February 16, 2022)—The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM) is proud to join Briayna Cuffie and the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in honoring the heritage of black families in the Eastport neighborhood of Annapolis. This event, Honoring the Black Families of Eastport: Past & Present, will take place on Sunday, February 27, 2022 from 11:30AM – 3:00PM at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church of Eastport located at 612 Second Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21403.
The history of black families spans at least 151 years – before their town was named Eastport and long before Eastport’s annexation into the City of Annapolis. Some of the earliest ancestors arrived within the first five years of Horn Point plats being sectioned off and sold in 1868. Watermen, United States Naval Academy employees, laundresses, butchers, business-owners, and more created a community within a community. From opening their own church in 1890 to serving as their descendants’ first teachers at least 20 years before Anne Arundel County provided a facility, multiple generations of the black community of Eastport have made an impact on local history.
Sixth generation descendant, Briayna Cuffie, has spent a significant portion of the last two years interviewing 4 generations of over 40 people in the Eastport community. She discovered that black families in other areas of the City of Annapolis and the state are well-documented, but the same cannot be said for the ones of Eastport and other places nationwide. “They were the majority of residents on Second through Fifth Streets between Chesapeake and Eastern Avenue, but libraries, books, and old documents portray Eastport like the black community never existed. Local people, like my mom, aunt, and grandfather, remember so many vivid details that should be shared,” says Cuffie.
The gallery will highlight an assortment of over 20 photos from the Annapolis Maritime Museum and Maryland State Archives that span approximately 30 years – before and after Eastport was annexed into the City of Annapolis. The event will include two panels of descendants that will openly share what life was like for them and how things have changed over the decades. Excerpts from Mike Miron’s Our Eastport in The Capital Gazette will be featured and offer a glimpse into Eastport’s village within a village. As elders share their experiences, we can begin to fill the gaps and shine a light on the amazing history of our black community.
“We are excited to support Briayna’s efforts to preserve and commemorate this important heritage for the Eastport neighborhood.” said Caitlin Swaim, Curator of the AMM.
Please register for this event at: https://forms.gle/B814gQUG6B5TS7UK8
Appropriate COVID-19 precautions will be observed, including capacity restrictions and face mask requirements for all attendees.
ANNAPOLIS, MD – (February 8, 2022) The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM) invites you to a Volunteer Open House held on February 21, 2022 from 4:00-6:00PM in the Museum’s Bay Room. Meet our volunteer captains, enjoy beverages and light fare, and learn how you can use your skills and passion to give back to your local community.
AMM’s current group of 270 volunteers serve over 8,000 hours annually at our Museum, Park Campus, and on the skipjack, Wilma Lee. From docents to event assistance, AMM relies heavily on the support of our volunteers to support the museum operations, beautify our spaces, and facilitate programs. With recent renovations and expansions in our museum, at our park, and on the Wilma Lee, we are excited to welcome a new cohort of volunteers to grow our community offerings and help drive our mission forward.
“Our volunteers are the lifeblood of the Annapolis Maritime Museum,” said President/CEO Alice Estrada. “I am both humbled and impressed with their hard work, dedication, and passion for our mission and work. Local residents interested in history, continuing education, or handy work will find great options for involvement with various levels of commitment. There is something for everyone!”
Volunteer opportunities include:
No pre-registration is required for the open house. Current volunteers will be on hand to discuss all opportunities at this event. Those who are unable to attend but are interested in volunteering can email volunteercaptain@amaritime.org or visit amaritimestg.wpengine.com/support/volunteer to fill out an interest form.
Annapolis, MD– (January 13th, 2022) Cozy up this winter in the comfort of your home with the Virtual Winter Lecture Series, hosted by the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM). Beginning Thursday, January 13th, 2022, join us as an intellectual group of authors, professors, and scientists present on eight stimulating and educational topics. Each wintertime lecture showcases a diverse and relevant range of topics, including the Maritime Mosby Rangers, courageous expeditions, oyster ecosystems and fisheries, and more. The public is encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to learn about Annapolis’ rich maritime heritage and the Bay ecology.
Lectures will be held virtually Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30 PM, January 13th through March 3rd, 2022. Admission is $10 per lecture for non-members and FREE for First Mate-level AMM members and above. Join at the $150 level today and admission to all eight lectures is free, along with many other membership benefits.
Lectures will take place virtually on zoom. Pre-registration will be required–amaritimestg.wpengine.com/events/wls
The 2022 Winter Lecture Series is presented by J.P. Morgan Private Bank and supported by Homestead Gardens.
Complete Schedule:
| January 13th | 7 p.m. How John Yates Beall and His Men Became the Maritime Mosby Rangers Presenter: John Grady | Author |
| January 20th | 7 p.m. Five Free Boys Kidnapped into Slavery and their Astonishing Odyssey Home Presenter: Richard Bell | Professor of History the University of Maryland |
| January 27th | 7 p.m. The 6th Great Extinction: Devastating Wildlife and all of Biodiversity Presenter: Gerald Winegrad | Former State Senator and Author |
| February 3rd| 7 p.m. Ancient Oysters and Modern Messes: How Archaeology Can Help Clean the Bay Presenter: Leslie Reeder-Meyers | Assistant Professor- Department of Anthropology at Temple University |
| February 10th | 7 p.m. Blacks of the Chesapeake’s Campaign to Preserve a Local Legacy: Elktonia, Carr’s and Sparrow’s Heritage Preservation Project Presenter: Vince Leggett | Founder and President of the Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation |
| February 17th | 7 p.m. Commodore Matthew C. Perry: Sailor, Diplomat, Naval Educator Presenter: Dr. Matthew C. Perry | Scientist Emeritus |
| February 24th | 7 p.m. Measuring Milestones and Meeting Goals: Progress in Bay Restoration Presenter: Ann Swanson | Executive Director, Chesapeake Bay Commission |
| March 3rd | 7 p.m. Ospreys on the Patuxent: Their Important Role in the Ecosystem Presenter: Greg Kearns | Senior Park Naturalist, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission |
For presenter biographies and topic details, please visit amaritimestg.wpengine.com/events/wls.
ANNAPOLIS, MD— (August 24, 2021)—The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM) received a grant from the Heisman Trust to support the preservation and archiving of the Michael F. Miron Collection. This award was gifted to the AMM by Linnea Miron and her husband, Heisman Trophy winner (1998) and retired NFL player Errick Miron (known as Ricky Williams). The Miron family (David A. Miron & Bernadette Miron, Jerome Miron, Jr and Michael Miron’s widow, Shelley Row), along with other donors, has matched this Heisman Trust donation.
The Heisman Trust is dedicated to fostering a sense of community through servicing youth. In keeping with that vison, the AMM’s aim is to educate youth to cherish our maritime heritage. The Heisman Trust and Miron Family designated the donation to AMM to preserve and share the Michael F. Miron Collection. This collection was donated to the museum by the late Michael Miron, a local Eastport amateur historian and contributor to the Eastport Historical Committee, the predecessor to AMM. A major element of the Miron Collection includes over 135 interviews of Eastport locals, with a focus on the stories of trade workers and boat builders and residents of Eastport. Through the work of dedicated volunteers, AMM has digitized and preserved most of the interviews. Currently, portions of the collection are available for both audio and visual transcripts online.
The Heisman Trust and Miron Family donations will aid AMM in achieving the primary goal of expanding public accessibility for the collection. With this funding, AMM will fully digitize the collection. AMM will then create a search tool for researchers and the public to find and access this collection. With enhanced accessibility, AMM will develop a formal plan that addresses sharing this collection as a resource for the community. Through this gift, the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park believes it will propel these stories and images into the mainstream for our audience and community. This project will preserve and share the long-standing maritime heritage and history of Annapolis and Eastport for many years to come.
