History of Shipping in the Chesapeake Bay
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDEver since the colonists arrived here IN SHIPS, there has been shipping. Come discuss with us, the fascinating history and differences of early local maritime shipments and how drastically different things look today. History Monday Sunset Sails occur every Monday, May-September 22. Different topics and speakers vary throughout the season. Our bar includes a selection ... Read more
Across the Bridge – The Importance of Eastport in the Area’s History
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDHistorically, 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. History Monday ... Read more
Schooners, Ketches & Yawls – Oh My
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDA multitude of vessels plow the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and the reflect both humankinds relationship with the seas, as well as in some cases specifically people's engagement with the Bay. Come learn about the evolution of sailing craft, with particular attention paid to the American experience, and the development of sailing vessels on ... Read more
Legends and Lore of the Annapolis Waterfront
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDAuthor and lifelong Chesapeake Bay sailor Dave Gendell brings aboard a boatload of stories of the Annapolis waterfront including the colorful personalities and events that make the waters off Annapolis one of the world’s most vibrant sailing grounds. History Monday Sunset Sails occur every Monday, May-September 22. Different topics and speakers vary throughout the season. ... Read more
History of Annapolis – the City on the Severn
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDAnnapolis has a rich and fascinating history, from its founding in 1649 as "Providence," to the Golden Age of the 1760's and 70's, to serving as the first peacetime capital of the United States, to the founding of the U.S. Naval Academy, and onward to today. You’ll get an introduction to the city's past as ... Read more
What Swims Beneath Us
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDAnimated and entertaining tales of the fish that swims beneath the keel as we sail on the Chesapeake Bay and a modern day history of the disputes and conflicts regarding these fish. History Monday Sunset Sails occur every Monday, May-September 22. Different topics and speakers vary throughout the season. Our bar includes a selection of ... Read more
History of Watermen on the Chesapeake
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDAnnapolis is known as a Seafood hub on the east coast. Most people love their Crabs and Oysters, but how many people know where their seafood comes from and how it is caught? Annapolis has been the center of the seafood industry on the Chesapeake, ride along to hear the history of Seafood and Watermen ... Read more
Birds of the Chesapeake
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDThe Chesapeake Bay is home to hundreds of species of birds, many living close to the shores of the Severn River. Join Jack to learn about the birds of the Chesapeake, their life histories, fun facts, and see how many different species of birds you can spot on the water! History Monday Sunset Sails occur ... Read more
Legends and Lore of the Annapolis Waterfront
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDAuthor and lifelong Chesapeake Bay sailor Dave Gendell brings aboard a boatload of stories of the Annapolis waterfront including the colorful personalities and events that make the waters off Annapolis one of the world’s most vibrant sailing grounds. History Monday Sunset Sails occur every Monday, May-September 22. Different topics and speakers vary throughout the season. ... Read more
Battle of the Severn
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDLearn the forgotten story of the lost town of “Providence”, the first Annapolis. The Battle of the Severn was a bloody skirmish fought on March 25, 1655, on the Severn River at Horn Point (today’s Eastport). It was an extension of the conflicts surrounding the English Civil War, pitting the forces of Puritan settlers against ... Read more