EASTERN SHORE - CHESTERTOWN

WINTERFEST WEEKEND

DECEMBER 5-7, 2014

Downtown Chestertown is hosting various holiday themed events throughout Chestertown this weekend.  Children's activities include Santa's Workshop, Ghost Stories of Historic Kent County, Toy Train and Model Railroad Exhibit at Kent County Public Library, and Colonial Crafts for Kids.

Also planned is the Colonial House Tour, Chester River Chorale Holiday Concert, Music at Fountain Park, and wine tastings.  Visit Winterfest Weekend Website for the complete schedule More Info Winterfest 

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Annapolis U.S. Sailboat Show
October 9th through October 13th, 2014

Now in it's 43rd year, the internationally acclaimed sailboat show at Annapolis City Dock is the largest and oldest in-water sailboat show in the world.  Sailboats from major manufacturers include new designs and models make their debut. Explore all designs including the world's largest collection of catamarans and multihulls.

Miles of docks are constructed to display everything from brand new cruising sailboats to kayaks, paddleboards, and canoes. - See more at: https://www.annapolisboatshows.com/united-states-sailboat-show/?q=us-sailboat-show/home#sthash.I3I7SaaN.dpuf

The historic seaport of Annapolis has miles of docks constructed to display everything from kayaks, paddleboards…

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Fall Open House
Adkins Arboretum Native Plant Nursery
September 13th and 14th, 2014

The Arboretum offers the largest selection of native plants for the Chesapeake Gardener. In addition to the native plant sale, visitors can tour the Nursery. There will be music performances, informative programs and discount coupon toward the purchase of native trees.  Adkins Arboretum is located at:  12610 Eveland Road, Ridgely, Maryland.  For more information call 410-634-2847 or visit www.adkinsarboretum.org

 

 

 

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War of 1812
Battle of Caulk's Field Re-enactment
Chestertown, MD

Saturday, August 30, 2014 - Activities Throughout Kent County
Sunday, August 31, 2014–The Re-enactment at Caulk's Field Battlefield

The Battle of Caulk’s Field took place in the night of Aug. 30 and early morning hours of Aug. 31, 1814, during the week between the burning of Washington and the attack on Fort McHenry. During that time the British navy had the task of blockading American shipping on the Chesapeake Bay, transporting Royal Marines and sailors to points of attack, and using a fleet of battle-rigged ships of the line to harass and disrupt American military, commerce and regular citizens. Read more Battle of Caulk's Field.

The Battle of Caulk’s Field Bicentennial…

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War of 1812 Battle of Caulk's Field
Bicentennial Re-enactment
Chestertown, MD

Saturday, August 30, 2014 - Activities throughout Kent County
Sunday, August 31, 2014–The Re-enactment at Caulk's Field Battlefield

The Battle of Caulk’s Field Bicentennial Re-Enactment is scheduled to take place on the original battlefield site located in Kent County, Maryland.  Read more Battle of Caulk's Field.  This is a 2-day event with plenty of things to do around Kent County.  Besides the actual re-enactment other planned activities include:  Tall Ship public sails and tours, parades, re-enactments, and dedications.

The Battle of Caulk’s Field took place in the night of Aug. 30 and early morning hours of Aug. 31, 1814, during the week between the burning of…

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CHESTERTOWN TEA PARTY FESTIVAL

May 22-25, 2014
Memorial Day Weekend

The Annual Chestertown Tea Party Festival Events include street performances, folks in period dress, colonial crafts, parade, cocktail party, and musicians.  A Wine and Craft Beer Tasting will be held at Wilmer Park from noon to 4 p.m. This event will feature local Maryland wineries and craft brewers.

History of the Chestertown Tea Party...In response to British Parliament’s closing of the port of Boston, the citizens of Chestertown, Maryland met in May of 1774 at the town center, marched down High Street to the brigantine Geddes, anchored in the Chester River and tossed her cargo of tea overboard. and set forth “Resolves” forbidding importing, selling, or consuming tea in…

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The 3rd Annual Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show will be held on:
April 25-27, 2014

Showcased at the show are new and previously-owned sailboats, boating accessories, clothing, electronics and over 100 nautical exhibits and on-site pro surf shops.  Link to more information about sponsors, events and tickets at:  Annapolis Boat Show

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The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels is offering free admission on Fridays during the month of February. Admission includes access to the 1879 Hooper Strait Lighthouse and numerous exhibits and historic buildings along CBMM’s 18-acre, Miles River waterfront campus in St. Michaels.  Link to more info about Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

Established in 1965, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is home to the largest collection of Chesapeake Bay watercraft in the world, with an 18-acre waterfront campus featuring 12 exhibit buildings, including the 1879 Hooper Strait Lighthouse, a working boatyard, and several interactive exhibits.  A floating fleet of historic boats can be found along the museum’s waterfront, with exhibits,…

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Sultana Tall Ship

CHESTERTOWN DOWNRIGGING WEEKEND - November 1-4, 2013

Visit Historic Chestertown, one of America’s best preserved historic seaports, for Sultana Projects’ Downrigging Weekend. Chestertown's Downrigging Weekend is one of the largest annual Tall Ship and wooden boat festivals on the East Coast.  The festival is organized by Sultana Projects, a non-profit that first formed around the construction of the Sultana.  Today, Sultana is a school ship, carrying thousands of children and other passengers on educational trips throughout the year.  Enjoy performances by world-class musicians; lectures by nationally recognized authors and filmmakers. Go sailing as part of a fleet of historic ships", representing over 400 years of maritime history.  For a Schedule…

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The 46th Annual Maryland Seafood Festival in Annapolis, Maryland will be held September 7th & 8th, 20123 at Sandy Point State Park. The event showcases the local seafood with Maryland's top chefs and restaurateurs participating.  Other events and activities include Maryland Waterman's Association demonstrations and exhibits, imported beer tastings, wine samplings featuring local wines from Maryland based vineyards, and Extreme Volleyball professional exhibition and live music. 

The Maryland Seafood Festival and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) have partnered to bring the Maryland Fishing Challenge, featuring Diamond Jim finale to this year’s festival. New for 2013, the Maryland Watermen’s demonstrations will include Chesapeake Crab Skiff races…

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