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2017-03-16
2014-09-04
Cambridge, MD - Dorchester County September Events
Featured September Event:
IRONMAN Maryland
Top triathletes will compete in the Mid-Atlantic's first full
IRONMAN triathlon Sept. 20th, 2014.
“One of the world's most grueling athletic events will happen right
here in Dorchester
County
For more event information, visit visitdorchester.org
Harvest Festival and 5K
September 13
Native American Festival
September 13-14
Second Saturday
September 13
Summer Sendoff: Blues, Brews & BBQ
September 20
Music on the Nanticoke
September 20
Choptank Heritage Skipjack Race
September 27
Crabtoberfest
September 27
Oktoberfest Firkin Festival
September 27
Punktoberfest
September 27
Concours D’Elegance
September 28
September 28
2013-08-01
Farm Bureau Showcases Local Growers on Eastern Shore of MD
Dorchester County Farm Bureau Showcases Local Growers
Thursday July 18th the Dorchester County Farm Bureau sponsored a Business After Hours Event for the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce at Emily’s Produce on Route 16 south of Cambridge. The purpose was to showcase the diverse aquaculture and agriculture in Dorchester County and the vast number of people that food reaches. The slogan “Feeding Near and Far” was designed to highlight the global market that enjoys the food produced here.
Participation was outstanding. The Farm Bureau offered a wide variety of local foods including corn, bison, watermelons, tomatoes, potatoes, oysters, vegetables, wine and more. Attendees were treated to food, wine and beverages as well as presentations from growers about their products. Door prizes were plentiful and many people went home with an extra treat. Vendors included Chesapeake Gold Oysters, SB Farms Inc. Bison Farm, Layton’s Chance Winery, Black Gold Potatoes, Emily’s Produce, Dorchester County Soil Conservation, University of Maryland Extension Agency and more. The Dorchester County Farm Bureau plans to make this an annual event.
Dorchester County Farm Bureau Press Release
Eastern Shore of Maryland Farm News
2013-05-31
Layton's Chance Vineyard - Grape Blossom Festival
Grape Blossom Festival on the Eastern Shore of Maryland
Layton's Chance Vineyard and Winery
Grape Blossom Festival June 15, 2013
Layton's Chance Vineyard and Winery hosts the third annual Grape Blossom Festival on Saturday, June 15, 12-5pm on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Sample wines from Eastern Shore wineries. Enjoy entertainment all day, plus tours of the winery and vineyard, craft vendors, souvenir glass, and more. Advance tickets cost $20; $25 at the door. Designated driver tickets cost $10. $5 from each ticket sold will be donated to Women Supporting Women, the women's cancer support program.
Layton's Chance is located at 4225 New Bridge Road in Vienna, Maryland.
To buy tickets in advance go to laytonschance.com.
Event Website: http://www.laytonschance.com
Grape Blossom Festival Jun 15th 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Grape Blossom Festival information sourced from
2011-04-01
Cambridge Maryland - Eastern Shore Events - April
Maryland Boatbuilders and Dealers ExpoGovernors Hall at Sailwinds Park
April 1, 2011 - April 3, 2011
Boatbuilders from all over Maryland will converge on Cambridge, Maryland for the Maryland Boatbuilders and Dealer Expo at Governor's Hall at Sailwinds Park April 1-3. The weekend will feature indoor exhibits of a variety of customized boats built all over Maryland, including Crisfield, Cambridge, Denton, Deale, Trappe, and Annapolis.Also featured will be a number of boat dealers offering everything from Jon boats to express cruisers on the Sailwinds campus. Boating supplies, equipment, and recreational gear will be exhibited. Rain or shine. Sailwinds Park is located at 200 Byrn Street in Cambridge.
Friday evening, April 1, features a free Meet the Boatbuilders reception, 4-8pm at Sailwind, sponsored by Chesapeake Bay magazine.
For more information on the Maryland Boatbuilders and Dealers Expo, visit www.marylandboatbuildersanddealers.com.
This event is a new annual tradition for Cambridge, put on by MTS Broadcasting, home of the Mid-Shore's Best Stations.
Event Website: http://www.tourdorchester.org/exit?http://www.marylandboatbuildersanddealers.com
Maryland Boatbuilders and Dealers Expo
Walk MS Maryland Walk
Governors Hall at Sailwinds Park
April 9, 2011
One day 5K walk through your local community. Be a part of one of the largest fundraising events in Maryland. The goal of the nationwide walk is to raise awareness and funds to create a world free of MS. Walk MS is the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s annual 5K walk to help raise critical funds that support cutting edge research, drive change though advocacy, facilitate professional education and provide programs and services to help people with MS move their lives forward. More than a walk, the event includes music, food and family activities. Put your passion into action! The walk takes place at 10 sites around Maryland, including in Cambridge at Governor's Hall at Sailwinds Park, 200 Byrn Street.
More info at www.walkMSmaryland.org or call or call 443-641-1200.
Event Website: http://www.tourdorchester.org/exit?http://www.walkMSmaryland.org
Walk MS Maryland Walk
4th Annual Native American Artifact Exhibit
La Grange Plantation
April 2, 2011
On Saturday, April 2, 2011, the Dorchester County Historical Society, in cooperation with the South Dorchester Folk Museum, will hold the 4th annual Native American Exhibit on the La Grange campus. This campus is located off of Maryland Avenue East, at 1003 Greenway Drive.Many beautiful collections of stone weaponry, tools and artifacts and many knowledgeable people will be there. Please feel free to bring any artifacts in for identification and to have any questions you might have about them answered. Most of the artifacts displayed were collected from the shorelines and fields of Dorchester and surrounding counties.
The Chesapeake Archaeological Research Foundation's collection will be shown by Dr. Darrin Lowery. Charles Clough may be showing the famous Sandy Hill Adena collection as it was once proudly displayed by Native Americans more than two thousand years ago. At least 20 lifetime collections covering more than 40 tables will be there for your viewing pleasure. You don't want to miss this rare experience.
Daniel “Firehawk” Abbott, one of Dorchester's own Native American sons, will be giving fantastic demonstrations on firemaking, flintknapping, and many other interactive activities to help you explore the world of our prehistoric culture.
The hours will be from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Directions can be found at http://www.historicdorchester.org. Food and refreshments will be available.
Please keep in mind that no artifacts will be bought, sold, or traded at this show. This will be a purely educational event. For any questions, please feel free to contact the Dorchester County Historical Society at 410-228-7953 or Terry Crannell at 410-221-5122.
Event Website: http://www.tourdorchester.org/exit?http://dorchesterhistory.org/
4th Annual Native American Artifact Exhibit
10:00 am
Guided Walking Tour:
One-Hour Walking Tour of Historic High Street. Saturday mornings, 11:00 a.m.,
April through October (weather permitting). Begin at Long Wharf (foot of High Street). Adults $8, children under 12 free (when accompanied by an adult).
Experience the beauty and hear folklore of High Street residents who lived here during the 1700s and 1800s. See their homes, church and commercial ventures. Reservations not necessary but appreciated.
Group Walking Tours, at other times, may be arranged with 72 hours notice—$5 per person, minimum of 10 people per tour. Group tours available: one-hour, half or full day. Transportation can be arranged. Prices based on itinerary.
Bus Tours:
One Hour Narrated Bus Tour by Step-On Docents in Period Costume.
See history come alive in one of the oldest towns in Maryland. Gaze upon houses built by famous architects, in architectural styles such as Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Roman-esque, and Queen Anne.
See the homes of sharp-shooter Annie Oakley, Clement Sulivane (last of Lee's army to abandon Richmond in 1865), and four Maryland governors.
Also view the Italianate courthouse designed by Richard Upjohn (site of bombing attributed to H. Rap Brown), as well as quaint waterman's houses, original 1904 brick street, lovely churches, beautiful waterfront.
BAY 101: Science of the Chesapeake Lecture Series Horn Point Laboratory Faculty share their knowledge in a seven-week series aimed to inform non-scientists about the laboratory and the science of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed.
April 07, 2011
Starts at 3:30 pm
April 7: “Why Do We Need More Oysters In Chesapeake Bay?”
Roger Newell. Register with Linda Starling, Volunteer Coordinator, Horn Point Laboratory, 410-221-8381 or starling@umces.edu
Roger Newell. Register with Linda Starling, Volunteer Coordinator, Horn Point Laboratory, 410-221-8381 or starling@umces.edu
April 14, 2011
Starts at 3:30 pm
April 14: “Sea Level Rise and Marsh Loss in the Blackwater Refuge”
Court Stevenson. Register with Linda Starling, Volunteer Coordinator, Horn Point Laboratory, 410-221-8381 or starling@umces.edu.
Court Stevenson. Register with Linda Starling, Volunteer Coordinator, Horn Point Laboratory, 410-221-8381 or starling@umces.edu.
April 21, 2011
Starts at 3:30 pm
April 21: “Oyster Restoration and the Horn Point Hatchery”
Don “Mutt” Meritt. Register with Linda Starling, Volunteer Coordinator, Horn Point Laboratory, 410-221-8381 or starling@umces.edu.
Don “Mutt” Meritt. Register with Linda Starling, Volunteer Coordinator, Horn Point Laboratory, 410-221-8381 or starling@umces.edu.
April 28, 2011
Starts at 3:30 pm
April 28: “How an Estuary Works” Bill Boicourt. Register with Linda Starling, Volunteer Coordinator, Horn Point Laboratory, 410-221-8381 or starling@umces.edu.
Horn Point Antique Fly-in Visit the past with our annual antique airplane fly-in at Horn Point Aerodrome.
May 21, 2011
Starts at 9:00 am , Lasts 7 Hours
Phone
410-221-8425
410-228-8200
Address
2020 Horns Point RoadP.O. Box 775
Cambridge, MD 21613
Second Saturday in Downtown Cambridge
Cambridge Main Street
April 9, 2011
Monthly celebration in downtown Cambridge features gallery openings, late shopping hours at great stores offering special deals, and entertainment in downtown restaurants. 5 to 9 pm for art and shopping. Music continues after that in some restaurants. Most shops will have a full complement of their new spring merchandise in stock and on display. Chefs at downtown restaurants are breaking out tempting new menu items for their spring menus. Galleries are opening new shows. And live music will be on tap at the restaurants later in the evening. Shops and galleries are open all day and into the evening, most until 8 or 9pm.
Earth Day Litter Pick-up at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
April 9, 2011
In celebration of Earth Day 2011, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) invites the public to promote environmental stewardship by participating in their annual litter cleanup activities at the refuge. Saturday, April 9, 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Trash will be collected from the roads around Blackwater NWR, beginning at the Blackwater temporary Visitor Center on Wildlife Drive.
Snacks and drinks will be supplied by the Friends of Blackwater for everyone who comes. In addition, the Friends of Blackwater will give away special Earth Day t-shirts to the first 30 people who register for this event!
Individuals and groups of all ages are invited, and low-traffic litter areas will be set aside for those with young children.
Participants are encouraged to bring gloves and wear brightly colored clothes for working along the roads. If you, your family, or your organization is interested in joining in the Litter Pick-up, contact Refuge Ranger Tom Miller at 410-901-6124.
Event Website: http://www.tourdorchester.org/exit?http://www.fws.gov/blackwater
Earth Day Litter Pick-up at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
9:00 am
As always on Second Saturday, downtown’s restaurants will be busy, so call ahead with your dining reservations.
Event Website: http://www.tourdorchester.org/exit?http://www.cambridgemainstreet.com
Second Saturday in Downtown Cambridge
5:00 pm
Youth Turkey Hunt at Blackwater
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
April 16, 2011
A Youth Turkey Hunt will be held at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, April 16. Youth hunters must be 16 years old or younger to participate and accompanied by a licensed or exempt from licensed, non-hunting adult, 21 or older.There is also a spring turkey hunt for adults. Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is accepting applications for the 2011 spring turkey hunt. The refuge hunt season will be Tuesdays and Saturdays during April 19, 2011 - May 21, 2011. Beginning February 7, permit application packets may be picked up at the refuge temporary Visitor Center on Wildlife Drive between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on weekdays and 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on weekends. Applications accompanied by an administration fee of $10.00 will be accepted by mail only and must be received by March 11. Check or money order can be made payable to the Friends of Blackwater. Permits will be drawn by lottery and each successful hunter will be selected for one day only. Hunters wishing to qualify for the drawing hunt in Area B1 must provide a completed Blackwater NWR Physician Certification of Disability or a copy of an approved Maryland Department of Natural Resources - Wildlife & Heritage Service Application for Permit to Hunt from a Vehicle, along with the Turkey Hunt application.
If you have any questions, please contact the Blackwater NWR hunt coordinator at 410-228-5018.
Event Website: http://www.tourdorchester.org/exit?http://www.fws.gov/blackwater
Youth Turkey Hunt at Blackwater
Bird Walk
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
April 16, 2011
Join an expert birder for a guided bird watching trip around Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. See the many species of birds that live in and migrate through the refuge. Bring your binoculars, and dress appropriately for the weather. Walks last 2 to 4 hours.All bird walks meet at the Blackwater Visitor Center at 8:00am. Call 410-901-6124 for more information.
Event Website: http://www.tourdorchester.org/exit?http://www.fws.gov/blackwater
Bird Walk
8:00 am
with Terry Allen
Bird Walk
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
April 24, 2011
Join an expert birder for a guided bird watching trip around Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. See the many species of birds that live in and migrate through the refuge. Bring your binoculars, and dress appropriately for the weather. Walks last 2 to 4 hours.All bird walks meet at the Blackwater Visitor Center at 8:00am. Call 410-901-6124 for more information.
Bird Walk
8:00 am
with Harry Armistead
Cambridge, Maryland Eastern Shore Events
sourced from
2011-03-08
Underground Railroad - Eastern Shore of Maryland Sites
Freedom takes on new meaning after trip to Underground Railroad sites
Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network / By Cindy Ross - Bay Journal
A yellow dog sleeps in the dirt under the Bucktown Store overhang. The sky is a deep blue. Except for a fly buzzing around the dog's head, all is peaceful. But as I step across the worn threshold of the door jam, visibly dipped and smoothed where thousands have placed their feet while entering, my mind whizzes back to the 1830s.
The black slave, Jim, has just entered the store without his master's permission. This infuriates the overseer, who corners him. He commands another slave, Harriet Tubman, who followed Jim here, to help capture and tie him up. She does the opposite. She blocks the door so he can not be pursued. A 2-pound weight is lifted off the counter and flung, slamming Tubman to the ground and fracturing her skull. The blow nearly kills her.
It is her first act of civil disobedience. From now on, everything in the life of this future "Moses of the Underground Railroad" will change.
After months of rehabilitation, Tubman was left with a peculiar symptom of suddenly falling asleep throughout the day. While unconscious, she experienced profound and lucid visions from God...instructions on how to lead her people to freedom.
This scene doesn't feel like it took place that long ago. Inside the Bucktown Store today, 2-foot wide wooden counter tops are smooth with wear. Shelves line all the walls. Single light bulbs are screwed into the painted ceiling with dangling cotton strings.
I, too, am traveling on the Underground Railroad in Dorchester County, MD, only it is 2007. The Bucktown Store is just one of the historical stops on the 105-mile Underground Railroad Driving Tour, a part of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network, which runs through Dorchester and Caroline counties.
Nineteen historic sites and 14 areas take the visitor on one of the finest tours of our nation's history. Here to trace the paths of these courageous people, I am starting with Harriet Tubman, my hero, as well as the hero for the more than 300 people she guided to freedom.
The geography of the Chesapeake and its many tributaries was ideal for conducting the Underground Railroad. An old Choptank Indian path that was followed through these counties is now the route of a driving tour.
The water routes enabled small rafts and canoes to traverse the streams, while larger boats sailed the open waters of the Chesapeake, hiding the slaves in their holds.
The location was also perfect because Maryland-directly south of the Mason-Dixon Line- was the last station that separated bondage from freedom. For 30 years leading up to the Civil War, this area was a hotbed for some of the most daring escapes and frightening rescues in history.
Of course, the Underground Railroad wasn't a locomotive with cars and a track at all, but a 500-mile network of secret passages. Historian Robert C. Smedley enlightens us to the origin of the term:
"In the early part of the Underground Railroad, slaves were hunted and tracked as far as Lancaster County in Pennsylvania. There, pursuers lost all trace of them. The most scrutinizing inquiries, the most vigorous search, failed to educe any knowledge of them. These pursuers seemed to have reached an abyss, beyond which they could not see, the depths of which they could not fathom, and in their bewilderment and discomfiture they declared that, 'There must be an underground railroad somewhere.'"
I began the driving tour in Cambridge, at the Dorchester County Visitors' Center at Sailwinds Park East. They have a well-researched exhibit on the Underground Railroad as well as excellent maps.
Just 8 miles from Bucktown, where Harriet Tubman lived, Cambridge is located on the banks of the Choptank, the river "highway."
Although the slave auction block is gone, the Dorchester County Courthouse in Cambridge is virtually unchanged since 1850. Tubman, who had successfully escaped to Philadelphia, returned to this courthouse to conduct her first rescue. Her niece, Keziah and her two young children were about to be sold and shipped south. During the auction, a ruckus was staged to disturb and divert the crowd as the three were whisked away. My interpreter, Royce Sampson, with REI Heritage Tours, brings the story alive, reliving the excitement, the commotion, the narrow escape.
The courthouse sits on brick-lined High Street, where period homes housed all of the lawyers and judges who tried free and enslaved blacks alike.
Tubman would walk behind these houses, her head wrapped in a colored cloth, singing the Negro spiritual, "Steal Away." This was her secret message to the slaves inside that her train was about to leave.
We drove out of town past the fields that were once part of plantations. The land on this part of the Eastern Shore remains remarkably unchanged since the days of the Underground Railroad.
The marshes that once hid runaways are still present. The forests once were the domain of woodchoppers, like Tubman's father and Harriet herself, who, after her blow, proved to be "unfit for indoor, domestic work." She grew unusually strong as she chopped wood, plowed fields, drove oxen and hauled logs.
Her father taught her how to read the stars. This enabled her to navigate the skies through places like the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge that we pass on Key Wallace Drive.
We turn onto Greenbriar Road and stop at Tubman's historical marker and the spot where the Brodess Farm, where Tubman grew up, once stood. I shield my eyes from the sun and look down the stony drive that led to the house. I wonder if she ever skipped happily down this path. Or did her daily beatings since the age of 5 cast a sorrowful pall over her entire childhood?
On the night before she was to be sold to a southern slaveholder, Tubman crept along these very field rows, sleeping by day, traveling by night, eventually making it to Philadelphia in a cart covered with vegetables.
"There are two things I got a right to," she said, "freedom and death. One or the other I mean to have."
There is so much Underground Railroad history to experience in Dorchester County and adjoining Caroline County that a full weekend is necessary.
Before calling it a day, we meander down Choptank Road right over the county border, toward the Choptank River Landing. The orange sunset lights up the marshland. The river burns as if on fire. Back in the 1800s, it would be getting close to "pushing off time," stealing away to the next station. On this very landing, freedom seekers were escorted upriver to Tubman's parents' home on Poplar Neck.
There, Conductor Harriet would meet them and lead them to freedom. She made 19 trips back to Dorchester County, rescuing 300 relatives and friends from the "Jaws of Hell."
Standing here in the fading light, I think of how she carried opium to quiet babies and a six-shooter strapped to her leg under her skirts to ward off pursuers. If her passengers got scared and wanted to return to their slaveholders, her reply was, "Dead niggers tell no tales. You go or you die. I never run my train off the track and I never lost a passenger."
After our Chesapeake Underground Railroad experience, I traveled across the Mason-Dixon Line into Lancaster County, PA, to immerse myself in the story even more. This is the spot where the tracks of the Underground Railroad disappeared for the pursuers.
As soon as the entrance song ends at Lancaster's Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, the Rev. Edward Bailey raises his arms to the heavens and prays aloud with mighty enthusiasm. He asks if we "runaway slaves" are scared, hungry, tired and lonely and want to be relieved from our bondage? If we want to loosen the pain and misery we have experienced? Some in the audience cry out, "Amen!" "That's Right!" and "Lord have Mercy." The entire audience participates in this re-enactment, and we have lost ourselves in the drama of the moment.
The actors and actresses of the Bethel Harambee Historical Services have a mission: to share the story of the Underground Railroad, and one of its "tracks," which passed through the heart of Lancaster. The audience has a role, too. We are freedom seekers, resting only a short time, before moving toward Canada and freedom.
Back in 1848, this African-American church was a refuge and a stop on the Underground Railroad. Freedom seekers journeyed from as far away as the Deep South and as close by as neighboring Maryland and Delaware. Tubman probably led people through this church.
Slaves came here to listen for directions, times, the people and the places that would help them become free. The messages came through the songs that were selected. When the song, "Hush!" was sung, it meant there were special people in the group that needed attention, such as babies and children. If six verses were sung, there were six little ones to look out for. The message in the song "Wade in the Water" announced that their route would cross water. The lyrics to "Steal Away" communicated that it was time to leave quickly. Perhaps a storm was predicted that would obliterate their tracks while the lightning would provide intermittent light for their journey.
Phoebe M. Bailey, sister of the Rev. Bailey, walks the aisles of the church, portraying Olivia, a young slave girl named from the area. She related an unbelievable and horrifying story. Olivia discovered that her master brutally chopped off her beloved brother's body parts, one by one, before killing him. The heartless man informed her of this while she was serving his guests. Olivia acted as if she were actually serving us, fighting back tears, anger and intense fear, while keeping her calm. Everyone's eyes in the congregation were wet with tears. These stories are a compilation based on real history researched by interns from local colleges, and it touched something deep inside me.
For the last eight years, the nonprofit organization has presented the Living African History of Lancaster, PA, and the enslavement saga to a variety of audiences.
The script for the performance was a collaborative effort between researchers, cast and directors. The company, which ranges in age from 10 to 70, has performed for more than 26,000 visitors from around the world. The show runs weekdays and Saturday from February through December, and is set in the original 1821 historic church building. They tell the stories of Harriet Tubman and many other unsung heroes.
As the two-hour performance came to a close, we were suddenly startled by the sound of baying hounds (over a loudspeaker) and a U.S. marshal burst through the church doors. He carried a gun, and in a raucous voice, demanded that we give up the runaway slaves we have hiding in the church pews.
"You got to help me!" he demanded. "The Fugitive Slave Law says you got to give them up!" The actors and actresses began singing "Freedom!" and was joined by everyone in the church. Our combined voices chased him out.
As we "slaves" filed out the pews, shepherded on to freedom, singing "Jacob's Ladder," we were told to look for candles in windows-two candles means keep moving, one candle means welcome. Even the quilts hanging on the wash line have hidden directional messages.
We are different from the people we were when we entered. The experiences we've had exploring the Underground Railroad have left their mark on us. We understand a little better how ordinary people, like Harriet Tubman, and every soul connected to this astounding Underground Railroad, could do the extraordinary. The thirst for freedom is insatiable.
All American Road
In February, Maryland's Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway will be nominated as an All American Road, a designation that would bring eligibility for federal funding to preserve key resources, create interpretive programs and improve the road for pedestrians, cyclists, driving tours, trucks and farm equipment.
The Underground Railroad
Maryland
- Dorchester County Department of Tourism: Call 1-800-522-TOUR or visit http://www.tourdorchester.org/.
- The Underground Railroad / Maryland's Network to Freedom: To obtain a copy of this brochure, visit http://www.visitmaryland.org/ or call 877-663-8477.
- African-American Heritage Guide: There are 10 Maryland-based tour services for African/American heritage experiences. Pick up this guide at the Maryland Office of Tourism or call 800-719-5900.
- Living the Experience: Bethel Harambee Historical Services in Lancaster, PA: Visit http://www.bethelamelancaster.org/, call 717-509-1177 or 800-510-5899, or e-mail LiveItBethel@aol.com.
- Lancaster County Pennsylvania Dutch Visitor's Bureau: Call 717-735-0311 or 800-PA-DUTCH, or visit http://www.padutchcountry.com/.
- Gettysburg Visitors Bureau: Call 717-338-1052.
- Greater Philadelphia Tourism: Call 215-599-7433.
- Delaware-Greater Wilmington Visitors Bureau: Call 302-295-2212.
- Kent County Visitors Bureau: Call: 800-233-KENT.
Freedom takes on new meaning after trip to Underground Railroad sites
Article from Bay Journal - Feb 2008
2011-02-12
Eastern Shore Events - Cambridge, Maryland - March
Ghost Stories by Author Ed Okonowicz
South Dorchester Folk Museum
March 2, 2011
Listen to local ghost stories as shared by author Ed Okonowicz on March 2, at 7pm at the Robbins Heritage Center, Dorchester County Historical Society, Greenway Drive and Crusader Road in Cambridge.
Delmarva native and author Ed Okonowicz, who offers chilling tales and legends and fascinating oral histories from the Mid-Atlantic region, will tell haunting tales of Dorchester and Delmarva.
He has been featured on "Ghost Waters," on The Learning Channel. Mr. Okonowicz has been named best local author by Delaware Today Magazine, and has appeared on many radio and television programs to speak about ghosts and storytelling. He has been a speaker at the Gettysburg Ghost Conference and his many haunted publications are published by Myst and Lace Publishers Inc.
He is the author of 24 books. They range from biographies and oral history to short story collections about Mid-Atlantic ghost stories, legends and folklore. He also has written two murder mystery novels set in the fictional state of DelMarVa.
Robbins Heritage Center, Dorchester County Historical Society
1003 Greenway Drive, Cambridge
Event Website: http://www.sdfmuseum.net/
Ed Okonowicz, “Ghost Stories”
Mar 2nd
7:00 pm
Okonowicz is also the author of the well-known DelMarVa murder mystery series. His programs on teaching Delaware and Maryland history through folklore and legends are popular in schools and libraries. He also offers workshops in writing and storytelling and public speaking. Location: Robbins Heritage Center, DCHS 1003 Greenway Drive, Cambridge Free and all are welcome Questions: Lynne Schulman 301-594-2091 or John Neild 410-228-6175
Eagle FestivalBlackwater National Wildlife Refuge
March 12, 2011
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge's 11th Annual Eagle Festival happens Saturday, March 12, 8am-4pm. All activities are free.
The day will begin with a bird walk at 8am with our experienced birder Terry Allen. Programs will include: a live peregrine falcon program and flight demonstration with falconer Andrew Bullen; a live bald eagle program with Mike Callahan from Nanjemoy Creek Environmental Education Center; a “Wings and Things” live birds of prey program with a MD Scales and Tales Naturalist; a live raptors program with Naturalist and Raptor Educator Liz Smith; a live owl program presented by the Carrie Murray Nature Center; Native American flute music with Ron Warren; and a photography workshop with wildlife photographer John Lore. Three eagle prowls are scheduled throughout the day, with experienced volunteers and staff leading the search for bald eagles throughout the refuge. Participants must register for the eagle prowls on the day of the event, as space is limited.
Kids’ activities will run from 10:30 am until 3:00 pm while supplies last. Activities include: “build your own” blue bird nest box, owl pellet exploration, eagle puppet construction, make your own wildlife button, design your own wildlife t-shirt, and construct an ‘edible eagle.’ An endangered species puppet show will take place at 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. All puppet show attendees will receive a free Albert the Delmarva Fox Squirrel coloring book. An expert birder will be stationed along Wildlife Drive to assist viewers in sighting eagles and other birds.
Exhibitors include Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research as well as live birds of prey from the Carrie Murray Nature Center, Salisbury Zoo, and Raptor’s Eye. Vendors will include Wild Birds Unlimited Optics, Ron Warren’s Native American flute music, and Kathy Boyle Carvings & Jewelry. Food and drinks will be available for purchase throughout the day.
Blackwater NWR’s main Visitor Center is currently closed due to renovation work. Programs and activities will take place in large heated tents located adjacent to the temporary Visitor Center along Wildlife Drive. Don’t miss out on this free event for the whole family!
For more information, please call 410-228-2677 or visit www.fws.gov/blackwater, where you'll find a detailed schedule of events.
Event Website: http://www.fws.gov/blackwater
Blackwater Eagle Festival
Mar 12th
8:00 am
Eagle prowls, birds of prey, lots of crafts for kids. Rain or shine!
Second Saturday in Downtown CambridgeCambridge Main Street
March 12, 2011
Monthly celebration in downtown Cambridge features gallery openings, late shopping hours at great stores offering special deals, and entertainment in downtown restaurants. 5 to 9 pm for art and shopping. Music continues after that in some restaurants. Check www.cambridgemainstreet.com for updated info.
Event Website: http://www.cambridgmemainstreet.com/
Second Saturday in Downtown Cambridge
Mar 12th
5:00 pm
Gallery openings, late shopping hours, entertainment, dining. Rain or shine!
Harriet Tubman Annual BanquetHarriet Tubman Museum
March 12, 2011
Celebrating a scout, a spy, a nurse and an abolitionist. Held at Elks Lodge, 618 Pine Street, Cambridge, Maryland. There will be a guest speaker. A donation of $25.00 will be accepted at the door. Contact person is Donald Pinder at 410.228.0401 or 410.228.8253. This is held on Second Saturday.
Harriet Tubman Annual Banquet
Mar 12th
3:30 pm
Wine Weekend at the HyattHyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort
January 15, 2011 - March 20, 2011
Enjoy fine wines at the AAA four-diamond Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort with Total Wine & More.
Wine enthusiasts can boost their savvy through special tastings hosted by Robb Kimbles, Director of Wine Education, at Total Wine & More, the nation’s largest independent wine retailer. This year’s winter wine seminars will showcase the best of California with two themes: Sensational Sonoma Selections (Feb 12 and April 16) and Napa Valley: California’s Most Famous Wine Region (March 19). During Sensational Sonoma Selections, attendees sample famous Sonoma wineries’ creations, including Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley; Zinfandel from Dry Creek; and the soft, lush style of Cabernet Sauvignon produced in the Alexander Valley. Napa Valley: California’s Most Famous Wine Region explores the region and its many sub-appellations, broadening attendees’ knowledge of Napa’s unrivaled wines. All tastings are accompanied by an array of cheese, bread and crackers.
The cost per person, per seminar is $35, and must be purchased separately from a guest room. Reservations are strongly suggested as group sizes are limited. Wine Weekends will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on February 12 (Sensational Sonoma Selections), March 19 (Napa Valley) and April 16 (Sensational Sonoma Selections). For more information or to make reservations, please call the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort Concierge Desk at (410) 901-1234 ext. 51.
For more about activities at the Hyatt, visit http://www.hyattregencychesapeakebay.com/activities.
Event Website: http://www.hyattregencychesapeakebay.com/
Wine Weekend at the Hyatt
Mar 19th
4:00 pm
Bird WalkBlackwater National Wildlife Refuge
March 27, 2011
Join an expert birder for a guided bird watching trip around Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. See the many species of birds that live in and migrate through the refuge. Bring your binoculars, and dress appropriately for the weather. Walks last 2 to 4 hours.
All bird walks meet at the Blackwater Visitor Center at 8:00am. Call 410-901-6124 for more information.
Bird Walk
Mar 27th
8:00 am
with Harry Armistead
Lecture: Fighting Old Nep: The Foodways of Enslaved Afro-MarylandersLa Grange Plantation
March 25, 2011
Author Michael Twitty speaks at this Dorchester County Historical Society lecture on "Fighting Old Nep: The Foodways of Enslaved Afro-Marylanders." Back by popular demand.
Talk begins at 7pm on Friday, March 25, at the Dorchester Historical Society's Robbins Center, 1003 Greenway Drive in Cambridge.
Lecture: Fighting Old Nep: The Foodways of Enslaved Afro-Marylanders
Mar 25th
7:00 pm
Event information for Dorchester County and Cambridge, Maryland
Sourced from http://www.tourdorchester.org/category.php?category=73&last_clicked=11
2011-01-23
Cambridge MD, Eastern Shore Events
Cambridge Maryland, Dorchester County Events for February
Robert Tolley and His Art - Oral History Series February 02, 2011
7:00 pm 2 Hours In the oral history series, documenting the people, traditions, and places of South Dorchester
Annual Members' Show at the Dorchester Center for the Arts February 03, 2011 - February 26, 2011 DCA members display their work.
Happy Hour at Layton's Chance February 04, 2011 5:00 pm
3 Hours Live music 1st & 3rd Fridays from 5-8pm. A great way to relax and stay warm through these chilly months!
UMES Arts at Layton's Chance Winery February 04, 2011 5:00 pm
UMES artworks on display and for sale at the winery. Support local students while enjoying wine and live music!
Purr-fectt Love Valentine's Cocktail Party February 09, 2011 6:00 pm
2 Hours The Dorchester Humane Society is putting together this night out with friends, family, or your special valentine. Certified "matchmakers" will be on hand to answer questions and share pet "profiles." Tickets cost $20 and include appetizers.
Beer Crafter's Dinner at Blue Point Provision Company February 10, 2011
Enjoy brews from Clipper City Brewing Company paired with scrumptious food prepared by Blue Point.
UMES Concert Choir at Dorchester Center for the Arts February 11, 2011 7:00 pm
Enjoy the beautiful sounds of this 25-member ensemble from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
Second Saturday Book Sale February 12, 2011 9:00 am 5 Hours
Book sale sponsored by the Friends of Library.
Visionary Valentine Party at the Main Street Gallery February 12, 2011 Champagne, sweets, and love-ly art.
Second Saturday in Downtown Cambridge February 12, 2011 5:00 pm 4 Hours
Gallery openings, late shopping hours, entertainment, dining
Wine Weekend at the Hyatt February 12, 2011 Enjoy fine wines at the AAA four-diamond Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort.
Sweetheart's Dinner at Layton's Chance Winery February 12, 2011 7:00 pm Reserve by Feb. 7 at 410.228.1205.
Dorchester Genealogy Club Lunch February 16, 20111 2:00 pm 3 Hours
Monthly meeting of genealogy buffs free and open to the public, begins at 12 noon and goes until ? bring a bag lunch
St. Paul's United Methodist Church Soup Day February 16, 2011 11:30 am
Event starts at 11:30 A.M. till 1:00 P.M.
Happy Hour at Layton's Chance February 18, 2011 5:00 pm 3 Hours
Alex & Shiloh- acoustic guitar and great vocals! Relax and stay warm with wine through these chilly months!
Zion United Methodist Church Soup Day February 23, 2011 11:30 am Welcome Everyone to this event.
National Outdoor Show February 25, 2011 5:00 pm
A real slice of Dorchester culture: A beauty pageant and muskrat skinning competition. As featured in a PBS documentary!
National Outdoor Show February 26, 2011 10:30 am A real slice of Dorchester culture: Oyster shucking, log sawing, muskrat skinning, duck calling; plus beauty pageants. As featured in a PBS documentary!
Bird Walk February 27, 20118:00 am 4 Hours with Harry Armistead
Cambridge, Maryland and Dorchester County event information sourced from
2011-01-15
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge - Eastern Shore MD
If you like to see wildlife, a trip on the Eastern Shore of Maryland to the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is a great nature experience. The drive to Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge takes about 35 minutes form Oxford, Maryland. Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is located near Cambridge, MD.
"Blackwater NWR is one of nine national wildlife refuges on the low-lying Delmarva Peninsula, so named for the three states of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, which share its 200-mile length. This finger of land lies on the track of the eastern flyway, and its extensive marshes make it prime habitat for nesting and migrating birds."
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"Like many people, I suppose, I was surprised to learn that the bald eagle--all but wiped out in the lower 48 in the 1950s and '60s by the insecticide DDT--has been staging a remarkable comeback in the last two decades. And the numbers have been particularly good at Blackwater--27,000 acres of protected marshlands overseen by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. In 1976, just four years after the EPA finally banned the widespread use of DDT, there were only four active eagles' nests (with mating pairs) at Blackwater; by the mid-'90s, the number was up to a dozen or so, and now there are at least 21 nesting pairs in the refuge--each producing one to three offspring per year."
Chesapeake Bay Magazine Read full article
To Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge: US-50 to Cambridge, south on MD-16, left on MD-335 for approximately five miles, left at refuge sign on Key Wallace Drive. Entrance to the Visitor Center is one mile and to the Wildlife Drive is two miles, both on the right.
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2011-01-04
Cambridge, Maryland Events in January
Decoy Carvers Show at the Dorchester Center for the Arts
Dorchester Center for the Arts
January 6, 2011 - January 29, 2011
Work of decoy carvers plus scratchboard art by wildlife artist Fran Sweet.
Meet the artists at a free reception open to the public on Second Saturday, January 8, 6-8pm, with refreshments and live music.
Show runs Jan. 6 through Jan. 29.
Event Website: http://www.dorchesterarts.org/
Annual Eagle Survey at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
January 6, 2011
Volunteer to help in the annual mid-winter Eagle Survey. If you have them, please bring binoculars, field guides, spotting scope, clipboard. Wear warm clothes. Let Blackwater know beforehand if you'd like to participate. To reserve your spot, contact Miles Simmons at Robert_simmons@fws.gov or 410.228.2692 x 108.
Thursday, January 6, starting at 8am. Rain date January 7.
Meet at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, 2145 Key Wallace Drive, Cambridge.
'Divine Feminine' at the Main Street Gallery
Main Street Gallery
January 7, 2011 - January 22, 2011
Twenty artists offer their interpretation of the Divine Feminine with sculpture, photography, painting, wall hangings, textile arts, and mosaics. Gallery is open Thursday-Saturday, 12-4pm and by appointment (410.714.0403)
Free reception, 5-8pm, January 8 with refreshments and live music.
The opening is being held in conjunction with the traditional Second Saturday festivities in downtown Cambridge. In addition to The Main Street Gallery, attendees are invited to visit other galleries and shops within walking distance.
Event Website: http://www.cambridgemainstreet.com/
Second Saturday in Downtown Cambridge
Cambridge Main Street
January 8, 2011
Monthly celebration in downtown Cambridge features gallery openings, late shopping hours at great stores offering special deals, and entertainment in downtown restaurants. 5 to 9 pm for art and shopping. Music continues after that in some restaurants. Check www.cambridgemainstreet.com for updated info.Event Website: http://www.cambridgemainstreet.com/
Harvesting Session for Native American Longhouse
Nanticoke Historic Preservation Alliance
January 8, 2011
Seeking volunteers to help harvest natural materials to be used in constructing a Native American longhouse at Handsell, a historic house near Vienna. Saturday, January 8, at 9am.
Free and open to the public. Reserve your spot by calling Daniel Firehawk Abbott at 443.521.3059.
Meet at Sailwinds Visitor Center, 2 Rose Hill Place, Cambridge at 9am.
Cambridge, Maryland events sourced from http://www.tourdorchester.org/category.php?category=73&last_clicked=11 This link will take you to more events in Dorchester County, Maryland
2010-11-24
Cambridge, Maryland Events for December
Cambridge, Maryland events for December look like some Eastern Shore fun.
Events for December in Cambridge & Dorchester County - Eastern Shore of Maryland
Christmas Garden of Trains December 01, 2010 - December 30, 2010 A great outing for the whole family!
Festival of Wreaths Gala December 02, 20105:30 pm Browse more than 100 designer wreaths and 16 decorated trees. Bid to take a wreath home.
Friday Night Fever in Historic Downtown Cambridge December 03, 20105:00 pm 3 Hours Enjoy late-night shopping and special sales with free refreshments in a festive atmosphere.
Classic Holiday Desserts Baking Demonstration December 03, 20107:00 pm Bistro Poplar's Pastry Chef show you how to make Buche de Noel, biscotti, and more!
Cambridge-Dorchester Christmas Parade December 04, 20105:00 pm
Bird Walk December 04, 20108:00 am 4 Hours A guided bird watching expedition
Winter Wonder Craft - Cambridge Library December 04, 201010:30 am Welcome the winter season with a story time and craft activity.
Christmas Market December 04, 201012:00 pm 5 Hours Looking for unique gifts? Visit the Christmas Market at Layton's Chance!
Bird Walk December 05, 20108:00 am 4 Hours with Harry Armistead
Friday Night Fever in Historic Downtown Cambridge December 10, 20105:00 pm 3 Hours Enjoy late-night shopping and special sales with free refreshments in a festive atmosphere.
Hurlock Christmas Parade December 11, 201012:00 pm Enjoy marching bands, floats, other attractions and surprises!
Old Fashioned Christmas December 11, 20105:00 pm 4 Hours Gallery openings, late shopping, Santa visits, caroling, carriage rides, and more.
Santa Swim December 11, 201010:00 am Cool bodies, warm hearts take the plunge in the cold, cold waters of the Choptank River, have fun and help those in need.
Friends of the Library's Annual Holiday Jumble Sale and Market December 11, 20109:00 am Finish up-or even begin-you holiday shopping at the Friends Annual Holiday Sale.
Holiday Tour of Homes December 12, 20101:30 pm 4 Hours Stroll through 8 beautiful homes and other sites dressed up for the holidays.
Kids' Cooking Baking and Decorating December 12, 20101:00 pm Reservations required; call 410.228.4884.
Dorchester Genealogy Club Lunch December 15, 201012:00 pm 3 Hours Monthly meeting of genealogy buffs free and open to the public, begins at 12 noon and goes until ? bring a bag lunch
Holiday Fun December 15, 20104:00 pm Kids - do you need a place to wrap presents away from the prying eyes of your siblings or parents?
Face Book for Seniors December 16, 20109:00 am Learn the basic how-to for setting up and managing a Facebook page.
Friday Night Fever in Historic Downtown Cambridge December 17, 20105:00 pm 3 Hours Enjoy late-night shopping and special sales with free refreshments in a festive atmosphere.
Champagne, Vodka & Oysters Dinner at Bistro Poplar December 17, 20107:00 pm Enjoy oysters paired with chilled vodka or champagne and more.
31st Annual Luminaria Night Celebration December 18, 20106:00 pm 3 Hours Enjoy streets lined by candlelight and homes open for touring in the quaint waterfront community of Vienna.
Dads & Kids Holiday Outing December 18, 201011:30 am 5 Hours Spend the last Saturday before Christmas in downtown Cambridge and make a great family memory.
Bonnie Brook Luminary Display December 23, 2010 - December 24, 2010 110 homes illuminated throughout the Bonnie Brook community for the Christmas holiday.
Delmarva Discussions Continued... December 29, 201010:00 am View and discuss the film Ordinary People.
Cambridge, Maryland events for December Sourced from http://tourdorchester.org/grid.php?month=12&year=2010
Events for December in Cambridge & Dorchester County - Eastern Shore of Maryland
Christmas Garden of Trains December 01, 2010 - December 30, 2010 A great outing for the whole family!
Festival of Wreaths Gala December 02, 20105:30 pm Browse more than 100 designer wreaths and 16 decorated trees. Bid to take a wreath home.
Friday Night Fever in Historic Downtown Cambridge December 03, 20105:00 pm 3 Hours Enjoy late-night shopping and special sales with free refreshments in a festive atmosphere.
Classic Holiday Desserts Baking Demonstration December 03, 20107:00 pm Bistro Poplar's Pastry Chef show you how to make Buche de Noel, biscotti, and more!
Cambridge-Dorchester Christmas Parade December 04, 20105:00 pm
Bird Walk December 04, 20108:00 am 4 Hours A guided bird watching expedition
Winter Wonder Craft - Cambridge Library December 04, 201010:30 am Welcome the winter season with a story time and craft activity.
Christmas Market December 04, 201012:00 pm 5 Hours Looking for unique gifts? Visit the Christmas Market at Layton's Chance!
Bird Walk December 05, 20108:00 am 4 Hours with Harry Armistead
Friday Night Fever in Historic Downtown Cambridge December 10, 20105:00 pm 3 Hours Enjoy late-night shopping and special sales with free refreshments in a festive atmosphere.
Hurlock Christmas Parade December 11, 201012:00 pm Enjoy marching bands, floats, other attractions and surprises!
Old Fashioned Christmas December 11, 20105:00 pm 4 Hours Gallery openings, late shopping, Santa visits, caroling, carriage rides, and more.
Santa Swim December 11, 201010:00 am Cool bodies, warm hearts take the plunge in the cold, cold waters of the Choptank River, have fun and help those in need.
Friends of the Library's Annual Holiday Jumble Sale and Market December 11, 20109:00 am Finish up-or even begin-you holiday shopping at the Friends Annual Holiday Sale.
Holiday Tour of Homes December 12, 20101:30 pm 4 Hours Stroll through 8 beautiful homes and other sites dressed up for the holidays.
Kids' Cooking Baking and Decorating December 12, 20101:00 pm Reservations required; call 410.228.4884.
Dorchester Genealogy Club Lunch December 15, 201012:00 pm 3 Hours Monthly meeting of genealogy buffs free and open to the public, begins at 12 noon and goes until ? bring a bag lunch
Holiday Fun December 15, 20104:00 pm Kids - do you need a place to wrap presents away from the prying eyes of your siblings or parents?
Face Book for Seniors December 16, 20109:00 am Learn the basic how-to for setting up and managing a Facebook page.
Friday Night Fever in Historic Downtown Cambridge December 17, 20105:00 pm 3 Hours Enjoy late-night shopping and special sales with free refreshments in a festive atmosphere.
Champagne, Vodka & Oysters Dinner at Bistro Poplar December 17, 20107:00 pm Enjoy oysters paired with chilled vodka or champagne and more.
31st Annual Luminaria Night Celebration December 18, 20106:00 pm 3 Hours Enjoy streets lined by candlelight and homes open for touring in the quaint waterfront community of Vienna.
Dads & Kids Holiday Outing December 18, 201011:30 am 5 Hours Spend the last Saturday before Christmas in downtown Cambridge and make a great family memory.
Bonnie Brook Luminary Display December 23, 2010 - December 24, 2010 110 homes illuminated throughout the Bonnie Brook community for the Christmas holiday.
Delmarva Discussions Continued... December 29, 201010:00 am View and discuss the film Ordinary People.
Cambridge, Maryland events for December Sourced from http://tourdorchester.org/grid.php?month=12&year=2010
2010-10-17
Cambridge Schooner Rendezvous
The Cambridge Schooner Rendezvous starts October 22nd. If you love sailing and the Chesapeake Bay, be sure to visit this Eastern Shore of Maryland event.
Cambridge Schooner Rendezvous event information sourced from http://www.cambridgeschoonerrendezvous.com/
Cambridge Schooner Rendezvous 2010
Will take place on October 22nd, 23rd and 24th, 2010 at
Long Wharf on the Mighty Choptank.
Thursday – 10/21/10
Sailing Vessels Begin Arriving !
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Friday – 10/22/10
The Festivities Begin with Vessels Continuing to Arrive !!
9am-3 pm: School Field Trips
6:00 pm: Private Reception for the Captains & Crew
8:30 pm: Pirate Party at Jimmie & Sooks (cover charge)
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Saturday – 10/23/10
10 am: Opening Festivities
10 am-4 pm: Dock side tours (throughout the day)*
10 am-4 pm: Public sails throughout the day (set by vessel)*
10 am-4 pm: Live Maritime Music:
Smooth Jimmy G (Jimmy Gscheidle) DJ/Master of Ceremonies.
Slow Boat Captains for Truth and Justice
Janie Meneely and Calico Jack
Schooner Time
The Mid-Shore Community Band
11:00 am: Parade of Sail (Weather Permitting)
11:00 am - 3pm: Historic Walking Tours of Cambridge
Free to the Public, leaves from Long Wharf Park
(Weather Permitting – Rain Date Sunday)
5 to 8 pm: Eastern Shore Dinner with Captains & Crew
5 pm: Cocktail Hour, 6 pm: Dinner at the
Cambridge Yacht Club - 1 Mill Street, Cambridge
$35.00/person, tickets available at Information table
and at the Richardson Maritime Museum website Here.
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Sunday – 10/24/10
10 am-11:30: Gospel Music by Schooner Time
Noon -4 pm: Wheatstone Bridge (trio/Jeff Calder, Anna Burgess, Meredith Holliday) and The Mike Elzey Band
10 am-4 pm: Dock side tours (throughout the day)*
10 am-4 pm: Public sails throughout the day (set by vessel)*
* All times & fees for tours and day sails are set by each vessel. Sail times are weather dependent and will be listed at 9 AM the day of the event.
Cambridge Schooner Rendezvous event information sourced from http://www.cambridgeschoonerrendezvous.com/
2010-10-01
Dorchester County Events October 2010
Did you know Dorchester County is close to Oxford, Maryland? Cambridge is just 20 minutes from Oxford. Delight in waterviews and stunning sunsets along our 1,700 miles of shoreline. Savor Maryland crab and fish fresh from local waters. Discover the great stories of Harriet Tubman and Annie Oakley.
Dorchester County, Maryland event information sourced from http://www.tourdorchester.org/calendar.php?last_clicked=11
Dorchester County Events for October
Hurlock Fall Festival | October 01, 2010 - October 02, 2010 | Enjoy a parade, train rides, craft tables, line-dancing, live music, pony rides, games and plenty of food at our annual festival. |
Happy Hour at the Winery | October 01, 2010 - November 19, 2010 4:00 pm 3 Hours | Oct. 1st and 15th, November 5th and 19th. May be extended! |
'Spirit World' at the Main Street Gallery | October 01, 2010 - November 01, 2010 | Halloween-season exhibit featuring works on themes of spirits, spirituality, and more by top contemporary regional artists. |
Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester Public Sail | October 02, 2010 1:00 pm 2 Hours | Take a Two-Hour Sail on a Traditional Chesapeake Bay Skipjack Enjoy a two-hour sail aboard a traditional Chesapeake Bay skipjack on the beautiful Choptank River. Each sail is unique, depending on wind, weather, captain and crew. Our volunteers will treat you to an unforgettable experience of the age of sail and oyster dredge boats. On most two-hour sails, we demonstrate oyster dredging, giving a glimpse of the waterman's life on the Bay. Adults: $30; Children 6-12: $10; Under 6: Free. Call 410-228-7141 or email info@skipjack-nathan.org for reservations. Visit our website, www.skipjack-nathan.org for more info. |
1-hour Walking Tour of Cambridge Historic District | October 02, 2010 11:00 am | Enjoy a 1-hour Walking Tour of the West End Historic District of Cambridge. |
End of Summer Concert- Randy Lee & the Saltwater Cowboys! | October 02, 2010 6:00 pm 3 Hours | Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Saltwater Cowboys |
Bird Walk | October 02, 2010 8:00 am 4 Hours | with Terry Allen |
Blackwater Refuge Open House | October 02, 2010 8:00 am 8 Hours | A day of fun at the Refuge for the entire family |
Photography Workshop | October 02, 2010 9:00 am 6 Hours | with Jim Clark |
Blessing of the Animals | October 03, 2010 2:00 pm 2 Hours | Animals of all kinds are welcome, with proper restraints. |
Farmers' Market in Downtown Cambridge | October 07, 2010 3:00 pm 3 Hours | The market is open Thursdays from 3-6pm in historic downtown Cambridge. |
Second Saturday in Downtown Cambridge | October 09, 2010 5:00 pm 4 Hours | Gallery openings, late shopping hours, entertainment, dining |
1-hour Walking Tour of Cambridge Historic District | October 09, 2010 11:00 am | Enjoy a 1-hour Walking Tour of the West End Historic District of Cambridge. |
Horn Point Lab Open House | October 09, 2010 10:00 am 5 Hours | Open House at The University of MD Center for Environmental Science |
Make your own scarecrow! | October 09, 2010 - October 10, 2010 | Scarecrow weekend at Breckenridge Farms! |
Nature Walk | October 09, 2010 10:00 am 2 Hours | with Shirley Bailey |
Sailwinds Park East Kite Festival | October 10, 2010 11:00 am 4 Hours | Let's go fly a kite at Sailwinds Park East! |
Farmers' Market in Downtown Cambridge | October 14, 2010 3:00 pm 3 Hours | The market is open Thursdays from 3-6pm in historic downtown Cambridge. |
Happy Hour at the Winery! | October 15, 2010 4:00 pm 3 Hours | Live Music at the Winery- 1st & 3rd Fridays |
Beckwith Apple Festival | October 16, 2010 9:00 am 5 Hours | Features a large flea market and crafts, face painting, apples, apple dumplings, apple pies, oyster sandwiches, BBQ chicken, burgers and fries. |
Crabtoberfest | October 16, 2010 12:00 pm | Oktoberfest, Dorchester County Style! |
Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester Public Sail | October 16, 2010 1:00 pm 2 Hours | Take a Two-Hour Sail on a Traditional Chesapeake Bay Skipjack Enjoy a two-hour sail aboard a traditional Chesapeake Bay skipjack on the beautiful Choptank River. Each sail is unique, depending on wind, weather, captain and crew. Our volunteers will treat you to an unforgettable experience of the age of sail and oyster dredge boats. On most two-hour sails, we demonstrate oyster dredging, giving a glimpse of the waterman's life on the Bay. Adults: $30; Children 6-12: $10; Under 6: Free. Call 410-228-7141 or email info@skipjack-nathan.org for reservations. Visit our website, www.skipjack-nathan.org for more info. |
1-hour Walking Tour of Cambridge Historic District | October 16, 2010 11:00 am | Enjoy a 1-hour Walking Tour of the West End Historic District of Cambridge. |
Wild Goose Chase Bicycle Tour for Women | October 17, 2010 | One-day bicycle tour for women takes in and around Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. |
Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester Public Sails | October 17, 2010 11:00 am 2 Hours | Two sails are offered, departing at 11 a.m. and at 12:30 p.m. Enjoy a one-hour sail aboard a traditional Chesapeake Bay skipjack on the beautiful Choptank River. Each sail is unique, depending on wind, weather, captain and crew. Our volunteers will treat you to an unforgettable experience of the age of sail and oyster dredge boats. Adults: $15; Children 6-12: $7; Under 6: Free. Call 410-228-7141 or email info@skipjack-nathan.org for reservations. Visit our website, www.skipjack-nathan.org for more info. |
Dorchester Genealogy Club Lunch | October 20, 2010 12:00 pm 3 Hours | Monthly meeting of genealogy buffs free and open to the public, begins at 12 noon and goes until ? bring a bag lunch |
5th Annual Schooner Rendezvous | October 22, 2010 - October 24, 2010 | Schooners and other historic vessels from around the country gather in Cambridge. |
Girls Night Out at the Arts Center | October 22, 2010 7:00 pm 3 Hours | Reserve at 410.228.7782. |
Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester Public Sail | October 23, 2010 1:00 pm 2 Hours | Take a Two-Hour Sail on a Traditional Chesapeake Bay Skipjack Enjoy a two-hour sail aboard a traditional Chesapeake Bay skipjack on the beautiful Choptank River. Each sail is unique, depending on wind, weather, captain and crew. Our volunteers will treat you to an unforgettable experience of the age of sail and oyster dredge boats. On most two-hour sails, we demonstrate oyster dredging, giving a glimpse of the waterman's life on the Bay. Adults: $30; Children 6-12: $10; Under 6: Free. Call 410-228-7141 or email info@skipjack-nathan.org for reservations. Visit our website, www.skipjack-nathan.org for more info. |
1-hour Walking Tour of Cambridge Historic District | October 23, 2010 11:00 am | Enjoy a 1-hour Walking Tour of the West End Historic District of Cambridge. |
Pumpkin Carving Contest | October 23, 2010 - October 24, 2010 | Breckinridge Farms has a pumpkin carving contest |
Nature Walk | October 23, 2010 10:00 am 2 Hours | with Shirley Bailey |
Halloween Party | October 23, 2010 4:00 pm 4 Hours | Pumpkin carving and costume contest! |
Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester Public Sails | October 24, 2010 11:00 am 2 Hours | Two sails are offered, departing at 11 a.m. and at 12:30 p.m. Enjoy a one-hour sail aboard a traditional Chesapeake Bay skipjack on the beautiful Choptank River. Each sail is unique, depending on wind, weather, captain and crew. Our volunteers will treat you to an unforgettable experience of the age of sail and oyster dredge boats. Adults: $15; Children 6-12: $7; Under 6: Free. Call 410-228-7141 or email info@skipjack-nathan.org for reservations. Visit our website, www.skipjack-nathan.org for more info. |
The Nanticoke Historic Preservation Alliance | October 26, 2010 6:30 pm | This event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with refreshments. Meeting to start at 7 p.m. |
Flashlight Maze Event | October 29, 2010 - October 31, 2010 | Flashlight weekend at Breckinridge Farms |
Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester Public Sail | October 30, 2010 1:00 pm 2 Hours | Take a Two-Hour Sail on a Traditional Chesapeake Bay Skipjack Enjoy a two-hour sail aboard a traditional Chesapeake Bay skipjack on the beautiful Choptank River. Each sail is unique, depending on wind, weather, captain and crew. Our volunteers will treat you to an unforgettable experience of the age of sail and oyster dredge boats. On most two-hour sails, we demonstrate oyster dredging, giving a glimpse of the waterman's life on the Bay. Adults: $30; Children 6-12: $10; Under 6: Free. Call 410-228-7141 or email info@skipjack-nathan.org for reservations. Visit our website, www.skipjack-nathan.org for more info. |
1-hour Walking Tour of Cambridge Historic District | October 30, 2010 11:00 am | Enjoy a 1-hour Walking Tour of the West End Historic District of Cambridge. |
Halloween Murder Mystery Cruise | October 30, 2010 6:00 pm 3 Hours | Halloween Murder Mystery Cruise on The Choptank River Boat |
Halloween Extravaganza at the Main Street Gallery | October 30, 2010 | Come in your most creative costume! |
Bird Walk | October 31, 2010 8:00 am 4 Hours | with Harry Armistead |
Dorchester County, Maryland event information sourced from http://www.tourdorchester.org/calendar.php?last_clicked=11
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