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  • Following Seas: Sea Level Rise Observations, Resilience, and Research at the US Naval Academy, Presenter: Zoe Johnson and Dr. Tori Johnson of the Naval Academy

    Annapolis Maritime Museum 723 Second st., Annapolis, United States
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    The U.S. Naval Academy is now facing one of its greatest challenges ever: overcoming the challenge of local sea level rise and climate change stressors. Hear about observations of historic flooding events at USNA and the work of the Sea Level Rise Advisory Council, a group formed in 2015 to gather data and forecast future mitigation actions.

  • Celebrating American Sailing, Presenter: Gary Jobson

    Annapolis Maritime Museum 723 Second st., Annapolis, United States
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    Annapolis Hall of Fame sailor, Gary Jobson covered the Olympics for NBC and attended the America’s Cup. 

    Jobson will discuss these events, the future of sailing, and his new book, The Characters of the America’s Cup. 

    $10

  • Chesapeake Bay in Story and Song, Presenter Jeff Holland

    Annapolis Maritime Museum 723 Second st., Annapolis, United States
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    Chesapeake Troubadour Jefferson Holland, AMM's first director (2000–2012), performs a program of tall tales and sing-alongs. 

    The performance is inspired by the long tradition of music as entertainment and cultural expression aboard maritime vessels and celebrates the unique spirit of life in Annapolis and on the Chesapeake Bay.

    $10

  • American Blues: The Diverse, Delicious Story of the Chesapeake Blue Crab, Presenter Kate Livie

    Annapolis Maritime Museum 723 Second st., Annapolis, United States
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    Chesapeake writer Kate Livie explores the history of the Bay's crab industry and its impact on cuisine and culture.

    She shares stories of underrepresented figures, from enslaved cooks to Black entrepreneurs, immigrant merchants, and migrant workers.

    Livie also discusses how climate change and globalization threaten the future of the iconic fishery.

  • Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse Celebrates 150 Years of Service by John Potvin

    Annapolis Maritime Museum 723 Second st., Annapolis, United States
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    The Thomas Point Shoal lighthouse, guiding mariners since 1875, marks its 150th anniversary in 2025.

    The history includes significant events like the grounding of a British warship in 1812 and battles during the Oyster Wars.

    John Potvin will cover its history, preservation efforts, and lessons learned, featuring photos by David Sites.

    $10

  • A Reckless Night, A Path to Freedom: The Royal Navy on the Chesapeake in 1814, Presenter Dave Gendell

    Annapolis Maritime Museum 723 Second st., Annapolis, United States
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    Author David Gendell tells the story of the HMS Menelaus on the Chesapeake in 1814, including a failed raid that led to the death of a top Royal Navy captain.

    The frigate later played a key role in helping dozens of enslaved people escape from the Annapolis area.

    Gendell unpacks this dramatic chapter of history involving both disaster and freedom.

    $10

  • Resilience in Practice: Adapting to Sea Level Rise at AMM, Presenter Cameron Ramey

    Annapolis Maritime Museum 723 Second st., Annapolis, United States
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    Stantec representative, Cameron Ramey, will discuss Sea Level Rise (SLR) planning at the Annapolis Maritime Museum.

    The focus will be on "resilience in practice" at the community, resident, and industry levels.

    Ramey will highlight key Sea Level Rise-related projects

    $10

  • Pictured in Time: An Artist’s Journey Around the Chesapeake, Presenter Neil Harpe

    Annapolis Maritime Museum 723 Second st., Annapolis, United States
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    Harpe's new book, Pictured in Time: An Artist’s Journey Around the Chesapeake, features over 125 unpublished 1980s and '90s Chesapeake Bay photographs.

    The book also showcases the artwork inspired by these iconic images.

    $10

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    2026 Winter Lecture Series

    Winter Lecture: The Poplar Island Restoration Project

    Annapolis Maritime Museum 723 Second st., Annapolis, United States
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    The Poplar Island Restoration ProjectSpeaker: Julia Moya, Senior Environmental Specialist, Maryland Environmental Service  Begin the New Year with one of the Chesapeake Bay’s most remarkable stories of ecological innovation. The Poplar Island Restoration Project emerged from an interagency partnership led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Maryland Port Administration (MDOT MPA), working …

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    Winter Lecture: Annapolis Goes to War

    Annapolis Maritime Museum 723 Second st., Annapolis, United States
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    Speaker: Dr. Craig L. Symonds, Author and Historian   Dr. Craig L. Symonds, Professor of History Emeritus at the U.S. Naval Academy, taught for thirty years and later served as the Ernest J. King Professor at the U.S. Naval War College. He is the award-winning author of eighteen books, including Nimitz at War, winner of the …

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    Winter Lecture: Chesapeake Bound

    Annapolis Maritime Museum 723 Second st., Annapolis, United States
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    Speaker: Thomas Guay, Author and Musician (Eastport Oyster Boys)  Thomas Guay is the author of Chesapeake Bound, a historical novel tracing one young man’s perilous 18th-century journey from London to Annapolis—and the motivations that drove ordinary Britons to risk years of indentured servitude for a chance at a new beginning. A former Capitol Hill journalist, Guay …