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February 2020
Smoke by Day, Fire by Night: A History of Lighthouses including those of the Chesapeake Bay
Annapolis Maritime Museum Winter Lecture Series Covers the history of lighthouses from the Ancient Egypt to modern automated beacons Illustrate their construction, technological development and cultural significance Examples include many Chesapeake Bay lighthouses as well as Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, a National Historic Landmark Presenter: Ralph Eshelman | Historian and Author of several successful National Historic Landmark Nominations Information
Find out more »The Chesapeake Table: Eating Local for the Bay
Annapolis Maritime Museum Winter Lecture Series Examine the powerful effect of the local Chesapeake Bay food economy and the value of building a local food system Practical advice for adopting a locavore diet, from shopping at your local farmer’s market to joining a community supported agriculture share. Recipes for those curious about how they can make their own more environmentally conscious food choices Presenter: Renee Catacalos | Author and board member for multiple sustainable agriculture non-profits Information
Find out more »Working toward a sustainable Chesapeake Bay and a sustainable world: a new way forward
Annapolis Maritime Museum Winter Lecture Series An honest look at the current state of the Chesapeake Bay Examine how the Chesapeake Bay reached its current status and the results if we stay on our present course Understand the influence we can make to take on what has been described as the biggest challenge humanity has ever faced Presenter: Paul Kazyak | Scientist and Professor, Johns Hopkins University Information
Find out more »September 2022
Taste: Celebrate the Chesapeake
Presented by the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, the 2022 Taste: Celebrate the Chesapeake will be held in three unique and beautiful locations around the watershed, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland for an evening of food, beverages, local acoustic performances, silent auctions, raffles, and award presentations. The Taste aims to unite like-minded corporations and conservationists within three distinct Chesapeake Bay watershed communities. As a regional event offering a smaller, more intimate atmosphere, the Taste presents a unique opportunity to support the…
Find out more »March 2023
Sea Turtles and Their Hunters in the Caribbean: Lessons On Sustainability From the Cayman Islands to Chesapeake Bay
A century ago, sea turtles were once an extraordinarily desirable commodity both for food and decoration throughout the world. In this lecture, presented by Dr. Sharika D. Crawford, Professor of History, U.S. Naval Academy, participants will learn why the Caribbean turtle fishery ended and how efforts to save turtles reveal important lessons about sustainability for other waterscapes, including the Chesapeake Bay. Information and to register
Find out more »September 2023
Maryland Taste: Celebrate the Chesapeake
Celebrate the Chesapeake Bay watershed with live music, locally-inspired eats, awards, silent auctions, and camaraderie. Explore Annapolis Maritime Museum exhibits to learn more about the area’s maritime heritage and the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay, or enjoy the deck for waterfront views. As a regional event offering a small, intimate atmosphere, the Taste presents a unique opportunity to support the critical work of the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and enjoy an evening with other individuals who genuinely want to…
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