The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park
A Maritime Museum and Park located in Annapolis Maryland
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 …
Speaker: Dr. Richard Bell, Historian and Professor, University of Maryland Dr. Richard Bell is Professor of History at the University of Maryland and author of Stolen: Five Free Boys Kidnapped into Slavery and Their Astonishing Odyssey Home, a finalist for both the George Washington Prize and the Harriet Tubman Prize. He has held distinguished fellowships …
Speaker: Dr. Julie Schablitsky, Chief Archaeologist, Maryland Department of Transportation In 2020, archaeologists began searching the Eastern Shore wetlands for the home of Ben Ross, Harriet Tubman’s father. Their work uncovered the remains of Ross’s homeplace and a second dwelling used by enslaved people. Drawing on documentary evidence and hundreds of artifacts, Dr. Schablitsky is …
Speakers: Mimi Giguère, Principal Investigator & Historic Architect Faye Belt, Former President, Columbia Beach Improvement Association Founded in 1940, Columbia Beach was one of several thriving African American waterfront communities established in Anne Arundel County during segregation. Now the first African American community in Maryland approved for submission to the National Historic Register, Columbia Beach …
Speaker: Alex Pellegrini, Avian Ecologist Discover the fascinating world of the Osprey (Pandion haliaetus), the iconic “fish hawk” of the Chesapeake Bay. Avian ecologist Alex Pellegrini will explore Osprey biology, banding, reintroduction efforts, and the remarkable conservation journey that brought this once-imperiled species back to thriving numbers. Alex Pellegrini is an avian ecologist based in …
Please join us for our annual Volunteer Open House and see all of the wonderful opportunities available to help support the Annapolis Maritime Museum (AMM). Whether you are interested in history, continuing education, visitor engagement, gardening, woodworking or crewing on the skipjack Wilma Lee, you will find great options for involvement with various levels of …
Speaker: David Gendell, Author, Sailor, and AMM Board Member In January 1941, a state-of-the-art British battleship charges up the Chesapeake Bay on a secret mission. With no fanfare or entourage, the president travels to Annapolis for the rendezvous. Meanwhile, a team of American codebreakers pack their equipment and board a boat at Annapolis, on a …
🎉 Celebrate Maryland Day at the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park! Join us on March 20, 10am–2pm, for a family-friendly celebration spotlighting one of Maryland’s most iconic species—the Chesapeake Bay oyster! Enjoy hands-on activities, creative crafts, and interactive exhibit experiences that bring Bay ecology and maritime heritage to life. We’re excited to welcome our …
Join us at the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park for the Chesapeake Catfish Cook-Off, a waterfront celebration of great food, live music, and Chesapeake Bay stewardship. Saturday, May 16, 202612:00 PM to 4:00 PM Park Campus7300 Edgewood RoadAnnapolis, Maryland 21403 Your ticket includes tastings from a lineup of regional chefs, each creating a unique dish …
There is no parking onsite, but there is limited parking available on streets near the museum. We encourage guests to use Uber and Lyft. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Food (food trucks onsite) and spirits are available for purchase. ZERO WASTE EVENT. PLEASE BRING OR BUY A CUP. No outside alcohol is permitted. Beverage sales …
There is no parking onsite, but there is limited parking available on streets near the museum. We encourage guests to use Uber and Lyft. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Food (food trucks onsite) and spirits are available for purchase. ZERO WASTE EVENT. PLEASE BRING OR BUY A CUP. No outside alcohol is permitted. Beverage sales …
There is no parking onsite, but there is limited parking available on streets near the museum. We encourage guests to use Uber and Lyft. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Food (food trucks onsite) and spirits are available for purchase. ZERO WASTE EVENT. PLEASE BRING OR BUY A CUP. No outside alcohol is permitted. Beverage sales …
