Across the Bridge – The Importance of Eastport in the Area’s History
May 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$75.25
Historically, Eastport played a vital role in the emergence of Annapolis as a commercial, legislative, and recreational landmark in the Chesapeake Bay. Learn about its history as a fort and hospital for those wtih smallpox during the Civil War, a glass factory, and boat building hub for dynasties such as the Trumpy Yachts.
Details
- History Monday Sunset Sails occur every Monday, May-September 22.
- Different topics and speakers vary throughout the season.
- Our bar includes a selection of Craft Beer, Wine & Bubbly available for purchase!
- Tickets go on sale six days prior to the date you want to sail.
Gwen is a semi-retired health policy expert and lawyer who stashes her black suits days of lobbying in Washington, DC to emerse herself into the history and lifestyle of the Chesapeake Bay. She has completed training as a certificied Chesapeake storyteller, writes a regular column for SPINSHEET magazine, and is a docent on the skipjack Wilma Lee for the Annapolis Maritime Museum and Park on the Heritage Tours. She makes her home in a restored waterman bungalow in Eastport or waterside on the Choptank River in Cambridge, MD.
