OUR HISTORY

Preserving Maritime History and Heritage, Inspiring Environmental Stewardship

Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM) educates about the area’s maritime heritage and Chesapeake Bay ecology through exhibits, programs, and events. Our Education Center serves 14,000+ students and adults, fostering critical thinking and outdoor experiences. With free core programs, field trips, and summer camps, we aim to connect people with the environment and inspire sustainable decision-making. As a community-driven organization, AMM relies on a volunteer board and over 350 dedicated volunteers. Support our mission by making a tax-deductible gift or becoming a member.

23 Years & Counting

2000
AMM timeline 2000
The Annapolis Maritime Museum (AMM) is established, evolved from Eastport Historical Society
2003
AMM timeline 2003

Hurricane Isabel devastated McNasby’s

2004
AMM timeline 2004
The AMM became a Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse partner, introduced tours from the Museum
2005
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First Boatyard Beach Bash
2007
AMM timeline 2007
Launched Environmental Education programs
2008
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Post-hurricane renovations completed; Museum reopened
with Oysters on the Half Shell permanent exhibit

2009
AMM timeline 2009
First wedding at the AMM
2010
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Launched Oyster Education Program in partnership with NOAA
2011
AMM timeline 2011
Wooden Boat Crew established to restore and preserve the AMM’s wooden boat collection
2014
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Introduced summer camp program
2015
AMM timeline 2015
Digital Archives began digitizing the Museum’s physical transcripts for electronic preservation and accessibility
2016
AMM timeline 2016
The AMM acquired Ellen O. Moyer Nature Park - 12 acres situated on Back Creek
2016
AMM timeline 2016
Adopted Pearl, the working cat
2017
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Living shoreline installed to protect tidal shorelines from erosion and provide access and habitat
2018
AMM timeline 2018
Box of Rain merged with the AMM, a program focused on serving youth in public housing with maritime and mentoring activities
2019
AMM timeline 2019
Restored 80-year-old 75 foot historic skipjack Wilma Lee
2020
AMM timeline 2020
Launched Wilma Lee programming and award-winning Heritage Cruises
2021
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Installed Our Changing Waterfront permanent exhibits
2021
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Opening of the new exhibit
2022
AMM timeline 2022
New mural embraces public art in the maritime time and ecology of the Chesapeake Bay
2023
AMM timeline 2023
Opening of the pavilion and new deepwater dock

The Annapolis Maritime Museum and Park Awards

  • 1988 Historic Annapolis Foundation Community Award for Volunteers
  • 1998 Historic Annapolis Foundation Community Award
  • 1998 Maryland Historical Trust Educational Excellence Award
  • 1999 Annapolis Preservation Trust Certificate of Appreciation
  • 2000 Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network Gateways Site Destination
  • 2001 Greenscape Organization Volunteer Award
  • 2001 Maryland Historical Trust Preservation Award
  • 2003 Historic Annapolis Foundation Preservation Award
  • 2004 Heritage Program Award from the Four Rivers Heritage Area
  • 2004 Best New Heritage initiative from the Four Rivers Heritage Area
  • 2005 Interpretive Product Award from the Four Rivers Heritage Area
  • 2005 Heritage Event Award from the Four Rivers Heritage Area for the Museum's Maritime marketing Days
  • 2010 Heritage Tourism Product Award from the Four River Heritage Area
  • 2015 Stewardship Award from the Four Rivers Heritage Area from the Museum's Oyster Education Partnership
  • 2018 Public/Private Partnership of the Year Award from the Four Rivers Heritage Area
  • 2020 Heritage Tourism Product Award from the Four Rivers Heritage Area for the Skipjack Wilma Lee
  • 2021 Preservation Award from Historic Annapolis for Creative Maritime Heritage Programming Aboard the Skipjack Wilma Lee
  • 2021 Heritage Tourism Product Award from the Four Rivers Heritage Area for the exhibit Our Changing Waterfront