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Volunteer Open House at Annapolis Maritime Museum

ANNAPOLIS, MD – (December 20, 2018) The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM) invites you to a Volunteer Open House in honor of the National Day of Service, to be held on January 21, 2019, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Museum’s Bay Room.

Do you love meeting new people? Do you love the Chesapeake Bay? Help AMM preserve maritime history and create the next generation of Bay stewards by joining the volunteer team!

AMM currently enjoys a robust group of over 240 volunteers who worked a total of 6,000 hours in 2018. However, recent expansion, including a second campus at the Ellen O. Moyer Nature Park and the acquisition of a historic Skipjack, the Wilma Lee, has made it necessary to grow its corps proportionally.

“Our hard-working volunteers continue to be the heart of the organization,” said Volunteer Coordinator Donna Adams. “Local residents interested in history, continuing education, or handy with a hammer will find great options for involvement with various levels of commitment. There is something for everyone!”

Volunteer opportunities include:
• Archives & Oral History | Duties: Interviewing, Editing Transcripts (Flexible daytime hours.)
• Winter Lecture Series | Duties: Setup/Cleanup, Check-in (Eight lectures January-February.)
• Special Events/Fundraisers: Annapolis Oyster Roast & Sock Burning/Boatyard Beach Bash Duties: Guest Check-in, Setup/Cleanup (1-day commitment)
• Concert Series: Tides and Tunes (10 concerts) & September Sunsets (4 concerts)
Duties: Guest Check-in, Setup/Cleanup
• Docent/Tour Guide | Duties: Greet visitors & provide tours
(Shifts available Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., year round.)
• Wooden Boat Crew | Duties: restore/repair wooden boat exhibits (Days vary in warmer months.)
• Gardening Team | Duties: maintain grounds of the Museum (Days vary in warmer months.)
• Education Programs | Duties: assist in educating local school children at both campuses and on harbor cruises (Days vary year round. Mostly mornings.)
• Grounds Crew at Ellen O. Moyer Nature Park | Duties: Landscaping projects, trail restoration & general gardening (Days vary in warmer months.)
• COMING SOON! Skipjack Wilma Lee | Duties: Guide Tours, Maintenance, Sailing Crew
• Administrative Support | Duties: Filing, Correspondence, Organizing
(During normal business hours.)
• Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse | Duties: Guide Tours, Maintenance
(Saturdays & Sundays, June-October, Weather Permitting)

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.

Anne Harrington Joins the Board of the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park

ANNAPOLIS, MD – (December 6, 2018) The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM) is pleased to announce that Anne Harrington was elected to serve on its Board of Directors.

Harrington grew up on the Eastern Shore, enjoying maritime heritage and activities on and around the Bay since she was a small child. She lived in Washington, D.C., working in sales and marketing, for many years before moving to Annapolis in 1992. Currently, she is a real estate agent affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in downtown Annapolis.

Harrington has been involved with the Leukemia Lymphoma Society of Maryland, as a past board member and chairman of three Leukemia Cup Regattas.  In 2001, Harrington was the co-chair of the Rolex International Women’s Keelboat Champion regatta held in Annapolis.  Most recently, Anne served on the Commissioning Committee of the USS Sioux City, an event held in Annapolis on November 17, 2018.

As a co-founder of The Box of Rain Foundation in 2003, Harrington successfully led the non-profit until its recent merger with AMM.  Under her leadership, Box of Rain served over 500 local, disadvantaged youth most of whom lived in Annapolis public housing.   The goal of the organization is to introduce at-risk youth to maritime activities such as kayaking, fishing, environmental studies, and boatbuilding.

“We are thrilled to have Anne on the Board; her presence will allow AMM to continue the great work of the Box of Rain programs and their impact in the local community,” said AMM Chairman Carol Sisco.

Two Box of Rain programs will continue with the Museum’s Education Center in 2019: the Build-a-Boat Program and the Summer Maritime Program.

Educator Marco Rojas has also joined the staff of the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park to lead and coordinate the Box of Rain programs at AMM.

Originally from Maryland, Rojas recently graduated from Lake Erie College with a B.S. in Biology and a concentration in Environmental Science. He has been a camp counselor, volunteer, and seasonal employee at the Museum for several years.

Volunteer Spotlight: Jimmy Whitall

Jimmy Whitall

Docent

Jimmy is our regular Tuesday docent. He enjoys chatting with Museum visitors and showing them around the exhibit.

“Jimmy is kind-hearted, reliable, eager, and generous with his time. You couldn’t ask for better qualities in a volunteer.” -Caitlin Swaim, Curator

Volunteers like Jimmy are the heart and soul of the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park. We are thrilled to celebrate them in this regular spotlight. To join AMM’s outstanding team of volunteers, please email our volunteer captain. 

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AMM: How did you first learn about AMM?
Jimmy: I responded to an ad in The Capital looking for volunteers.

AMM: How long have you been a volunteer?
Jimmy: Two and a half years.

AMM: What is your favorite Museum event or program?
Jimmy: Maryland Day.

AMM: What connection have you made with the Chesapeake Bay? 
Jimmy: I have boated on the Chesapeake since 1965.

AMM: What is your favorite hobby to do in your downtime? 
Jimmy: I collect, recondition, and play with toy trains. I also restored and maintain an antique auto.

AMM: Where is your favorite vacation spot? 
Jimmy: My wife and I have never vacationed in the same place twice. But, we have vacationed in 27 countries and 12 island nations. My favorite is the game preserves of South Africa.

AMM: What is your favorite drink? 
Jimmy: Non-Alcoholic is water; Alcoholic is red wine.

AMM Seeks Volunteers for Oral History Project

Local historian Mike Miron spent the last 25 years of his life collecting over 200 interviews of Eastport locals. Upon his death, the impressive collection was donated to the Annapolis Maritime Museum (AMM). Portions of his collection are now available in the museum’s online database; however, AMM is seeking help in its effort to continue to preserve these local memories.

Miron’s recordings focused heavily on the stories of local boat builders. The museum’s new Oral History Project is designed to more fully preserve his contributions while also adding to it. New interviews which focus on the area’s broader maritime history are being conducted by museum volunteers.

Each new interview collected in the Oral History Project is recorded using digital technology and then archived by a team of trained volunteers. With signed releases in hand, the museum will continue to post audio and word searchable versions of transcripts on the research portal, available at www.amaritimestg.wpengine.com.

Creation of the database to support the museum’s collection began in 2014, under the direction of Curator and Museum Manager Caitlin Swaim.

“By capturing the voices of our community and sharing them with the world, the museum is making a significant contribution to preserving the heritage of Eastport, Annapolis, and the Chesapeake Bay,” Swaim said. “Our archiving process places the interviews we conduct out of harm’s way and promotes future access by researchers and families of the interviewees.”

Museum volunteers have donated hundreds of hours to the Mike Miron project already. Longtime volunteer and project lead, John Gudas, coordinates the interview and archival processes. Additional volunteers are needed for this continuing effort.

Those interested in volunteering or being interviewed should email Caitlin Swaim.

The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park Announces 2019 Winter Lecture Series

Annapolis, MD – Warm up this winter with the enriching Lecture Series at the Annapolis Maritime Museum beginning Thursday, January 10, 2019. The popular educational and informative series of eight wintertime talks provides rich and stimulating topics from an esteemed group of scholars and historians. Lecture topics represent a diverse and relevant range of topics, from the history of Chesapeake Bay Skipjacks to spotlights on the intricate ecosystems of the Bay.

Lectures at the Annapolis Maritime Museum will be held Thursday evenings at 7 p.m., January 10th through February 28th. Admission is $10 per lecture and FREE for First Mate-level AMM members and above. Join at the $100 level, and admission to all eight lectures is free, along with many other perks of membership. Registration is not required; pay at the door.

Lectures take place in the Museum’s Bay Room located at 723 Second Street, Annapolis, MD 21403.

The 2019 Winter Lecture Series is presented by BB&T Wealth.

Complete Schedule:

January 10 | 7 p.m.
Sharks and Rays of Chesapeake Bay: Proving “Common Knowledge” Wrong
Presenter: Dr. John F. Morrissey | Sweet Briar College

January 17 | 7 p.m.
Memoir of a Skipjack: These iconic vessels are a window into Chesapeake heritage
Presenter: Randolph George | Author

January 24 | 7 p.m.
Exploring the Water Trail of Captain John Smith: 1,800 Miles in Capt. Smith’s Wake
Presenter: John Page Williams | Chesapeake Bay Foundation

January 31 | 7 p.m.
Human Impacts on the Chesapeake: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center Studies of the Rhode River Ecosystem
Presenter: James G. Gibb | Smithsonian Environmental Archaeology Laboratory

February 7 | 7 p.m.
Island Life: Chesapeake Bay
Presenter: Jay Fleming | Photographer

February 14 | 7 p.m.
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation: Restoration Strategies for the Chesapeake Bay
Presenter: M. Stephen Ailstock, Ph.D. | Director, Environmental Center, Anne Arundel Community College

February 21 | 7 p.m.
“Maritime Annapolis: A History of Watermen, Sails & Midshipmen”: Local lore about the birth of the grittier side of Annapolis
Presenter: Rosemary Williams | Award-winning Journalist & Author

February 28 | 7 p.m.
Restoring Spa Creek: Taking an Urban Creek from Endangered to Swimmable
Presenter: Donna Jefferson | Spa Creek Conservancy

For presenter biographies and topic details, please visit the links above.

Volunteer Spotlight: Judy Mutty

Judy Mutty

Office/Gardening Volunteer

Judy is a dedicated garden and office volunteer. She can often be found filing or maintaining the museum campus. Read more about Judy and her time with the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park in the interview below.

“Judy Mutty has been a volunteer for the museum for several years. She started out with office work helping me with all things paper – we affectionately call her the “Paperwork Princess.” Judy also has taken on an additional role as captain of the garden club. She has organized the volunteers and has the grounds looking fantastic. Judy underwent surgery for cancer recently and fortunately is recovering very well. She’s not up to full speed, but luckily for us she is back in the office resuming her paper work duties.” -Mary Ostrye, Administrative Manager

Volunteers like Judy are the heart and soul of the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park. We are thrilled to celebrate them in this regular spotlight. To join AMMP’s outstanding team of volunteers, please email our volunteer captain. 

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AMM: In what areas of the Museum do you volunteer?
Judy: The office and gardens.
AMM: Why did you choose these roles?
Judy: At first, I didn’t know what I’d like. Previously I was a docent at the National Zoo. I like office work, so I jumped at the chance to help. I was asked to take on gardens and have a wonderful crew of volunteers and so much fun!
AMM: Do you volunteer anywhere else? Tell us about it.
Judy: Prior to my illness I was very involved in my church, where I’ve attended for 39 years. I volunteered in many areas: administration, church management, and facilities. Also liaison with the city mayor.
AMM: Why do you volunteer?
Judy: I’m doing something I like, and I hope to make a contribution and a difference.
AMM: What motivates you and inspires you to do your best?
Judy: I believe in the organization. I volunteer with and have the opportunity to help them be the best at what they do.
AMM: What two or three things are most important to you in a volunteering role?
Judy: Show up on time! Work hard and work smart. Enthusiastically support the mission of the organization for which you’re volunteering.
AMM: Where is your favorite vacation spot?
Judy: I have been to Europe a number of times, biking. Hope to do this again! Among my other favorites would be Nantucket, MA, and Vancouver, B.C.
AMM: What is your favorite event at the museum?
Judy: I don’t have a single favorite. There are so many things for young people and adults alike. I have enjoyed concerts and lectures.

AMMP on Straight Talk

Education volunteer Josh Schmidt recently visited the set of Straight Talk to discuss the education programs offered at the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Ted Edmund

Ted Edmund

Event Volunteer

Ted is a dedicated event volunteer. He can often be found at our summer concerts and maintaining the park campus. Read more about Ted and his time with the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park in the interview below.

“Ted’s initiative in keeping our park tidy is a big help,” said Sarah Krizek, Education Director at AMMP. “We appreciate all his hard work.”

Volunteers like Ted are the heart and soul of the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park. We are thrilled to celebrate them in this regular spotlight. To join AMMP’s outstanding team of volunteers, please email our volunteer captain. 

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AMMP: How did you first learn about AMMP?
Ted: “My wife Pat and I were members first, and we went to the Thursday night summer concert series and wanted to volunteer. We knew about the museum for years and we actually donated a painting of an oyster dredge boat to the museum a while back, and they offered for us to become members.”
AMMP: How long have you been a volunteer?
Ted: “3 years, shortly after we became members.”
AMMP: What is your favorite museum event or program?
Ted: “I would say the Thursday night concert series, especially when the Oyster Boys are playing. The lead, Kevin, is great. He actually volunteered for the museum before as well.”
AMMP: What connection have you made with the Chesapeake Bay?
Ted: “My wife and I have boated on the bay and even lived on the trawler. We spent summers bouncing from the bay to New Jersey to visit one of our daughters, sailed the bay multiple times, motored, and tried to fish on the bay… without much success yet. We’re also members of the Back Creek Yacht Club, a virtual yacht club, where we attend events around the bay as well, so we’re always on the water.”
AMMP: What is your favorite hobby to do on your downtime?
Ted: “Boating. We’ve boated for years. I actually met my wife Pat at 13 years old rowing, so there’s another water related theme for you.”
AMMP: Where is your favorite vacation spot?
Ted: “There’s a beautiful little town called Hope Town in The Abacos, a chain of islands located in the northern Bahamas. That would definitely be my favorite.”
AMMP: What is your favorite drink?
Ted: “Rum and coke – preferably Gosling’s.”

The Chronicles of Emotional Support Animal

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The Upside to Emotional Support Animal

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How to Choose Emotional Support Animal

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The Key to Successful Emotional Support Animal

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Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park’s Hurricane Party: Trying to Reason With Hurricane Season

Who: Peter Mayer, Scott Kirby, and Brendan Mayer in concert!

What: “Trying to Reason with Hurricane Season” Hurricane Party

Tickets: $35 (Available HERE.)

When: Saturday, September 15, 2018 | 6 pm – 9 pm (Bar opens at 5 p.m.)

Where: The Annapolis Maritime Museum
723 Second St. Annapolis, MD 21403

Why: Things have changed like the weather. Hurricane Florence is heading south but Mayer, Kirby, Mayer are already here. Please join us and support the Museum’s education programs. Food and beverage available for purchase.

What happened? The Annapolis Maritime Museum and Park regrettably announced that the Boatyard Beach Bash had been cancelled due to state of emergency issued for Hurricane Florence and deep concern for the travel of musicians and event attendees. Full refunds were issued to all ticket holders on September 11, 2018. Ticket holders will receive an email within the next two days to confirm your refund has been issued.

 

Press Release: 2018 Boatyard Beach Bash Cancelled

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 11, 2018

Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park
Cancels 2018 Boatyard Beach Bash

Annapolis, M.D. – The Annapolis Maritime Museum and Park regrettably announces that the Boatyard Beach Bash scheduled for Saturday, September 15, 2018, has been cancelled due to the state of emergency issued by Governor Hogan for Hurricane Florence.

“We are deeply disappointed to have to cancel our largest fundraiser and arguably the best party of the year, but safety is always our first concern,” stated Alice Estrada, executive director of the Annapolis Maritime Museum and Park. “With current weather-related information and the challenges for both musicians and guests to travel to the event, we saw no other alternative.”

This is the first time in the 14-year history of the event that it has been cancelled. Weather forecasters have indicated that there is the potential for life-threatening conditions, including catastrophic flooding as well as high winds and dangerous conditions in our waterways.

The Museum sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. Please save the date for next year’s Boatyard Beach Bash on September 14, 2019.

Full refunds will be issued on tickets. You will receive an email within the next two days to confirm your refund has been issued. At that point, it will take five to seven banking days for your funds to be available for use.

For those still wishing to donate to the Museum, you can do so here.

About the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park
The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to educating students and adults on the area’s rich maritime heritage and the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay. To stay up-to-date on all of the Museum’s events and programs, visit www.amaritimestg.wpengine.com.

Contact: M.K. Richardson | (410) 295-0104 x3 | development@amaritime.org

Volunteer Spotlight: Erin Hayes

Erin Hayes

Erin (left) with her boyfriend, bartending at Tides and Tunes.

Event Volunteer

Erin is a dedicated event volunteer. She can often be found behind the bar at our summer concerts and other large events. Read more about Erin and her time with the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park in the interview below.

Volunteers like Erin are the heart and soul of the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park. We are thrilled to celebrate them in this regular spotlight. To join AMMP’s outstanding team of volunteers, please email our volunteer captain. 

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AMMP: How did you first learn about AMMP?

Erin: I learned about AMMP through Donna, the volunteer coordinator at the museum, who is also my aunt. I moved into the Annapolis area in July 2014. In the summer of 2015, my aunt said she needed help with summer concerts so I bartended at one of the events, and have been volunteering with various events ever since.

AMMP: How long have you been a volunteer?

Erin: 3 years.

AMMP: What is your favorite museum event or program?

Erin: Definitely the summer concert series. I actually met my boyfriend there. I was bartending and he was one of the museum’s sponsors, 90+ Cellars, doing a wine tasting and serving wine to guests. The booth he was at was set up across from my bar – so we were noticing each other all night. I took a break and was eating chicken fingers alone since all my friends were working. I went up to him and asked if he was hungry and wanted a chicken finger. All of a sudden, the photographer, Ken Tom, wanted a picture of us together moments after we met. We’ve been together ever since.

AMMP: What connection have you made with the Chesapeake Bay?

Erin: I learned more about the bay through volunteering. I helped the museum write an informational article in the summer of 2017 on connecting and caring for the bay.

AMMP: What is your favorite hobby to do on your downtime?

Erin: Going to the beach, hiking, camping, and kayaking.

AMMP: Where is your favorite vacation spot?

Erin: I haven’t traveled much, but I’d say my favorite place is San Juan, Puerto Rico. I became a certified Bacardi bartender at the end of a tour…although I lost my certificate.

AMMP: What is your favorite drink?

Erin: It depends. If I’m at the beach or outside, I like to relax with a Pina colada. In the summertime, I usually prefer beer or a glass of wine.