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If you visit the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, you'll see one of Downes Curtis' sails and sewing machine on display. Curtis was one of the only full-time, independent Black sailmakers in #Maryland through the 1900s, when sail-powered vessels dominated the #ChesapeakeBay.
A portrait of sailmaker Downes Curtis wearing a sweater and cap and holding sailmaking tools

ALT A portrait of sailmaker Downes Curtis wearing a sweater and cap and holding sailmaking tools

A straight stitch sewing machine on display at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. The sewing machine is on a table with a lamp, a sail is underneath its needle and a stool sits in front of the table

ALT A straight stitch sewing machine on display at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. The sewing machine is on a table with a lamp, a sail is underneath its needle and a stool sits in front of the table

A couple sailboats racing on the water

ALT A couple sailboats racing on the water

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Due to a town water main issue, CBMM’s campus will be closed all day on Thursday, Feb. 29. The Her Helm panel discussion scheduled for Thursday evening will also be postponed. We will follow up with ticket holders with more details once we have identified a new program date.
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It's Geography Awareness Week! Register to hear Chesapeake Bay Foundation CEO Hilary Harp Falk speak at 5:30pm this Wednesday about Saving the Bay in the 21st Century. cbmm.org/event/facing-our-un… #GAW2023 @chesapeakebay @CBMMorg @HilaryHF @VAGeogAlliance
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CBMM To Host Souls at Sea Remembrance Ceremony talbotspy.org/cbmm-to-host-s… @CBMMorg
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CBMM Debuts Museum Masters Summer Camp talbotspy.org/cbmm-debuts-mu… @CBMMorg
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The Building of Mr. Dickie: Reviving a Chesapeake Tradition talbotspy.org/the-building-o… @CBMMorg
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CBMM to Celebrate Independence Day with Big Band Night talbotspy.org/cbmm-to-celebr… @CBMMorg
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Empowering Youth Through Teamwork and Skill-Building: Rising Tide and CBMM Shipyard Apprentice Program Join Forces talbotspy.org/empowering-you… @CBMMorg
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CBMM’s Education Professionals Gratitude Day Set for June 23 talbotspy.org/cbmms-educatio… @CBMMorg
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We're proud to partner with the @CBMMorg in St. Michaels to help preserve and explore the history, environment and culture of the Chesapeake Bay region: buff.ly/44qSdk9
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The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is pleased to announce its intent to acquire two contiguous properties to its waterfront campus, including the current home of the Crab Claw Restaurant. stardem.com/news/local_news/…
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CBMM to Acquire Historic Crab Claw Restaurant talbotspy.org/cbmm-to-acquir… @CBMMorg
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Spy Report: The Glass and Coastal Arts Festival talbotspy.org/spy-report-the… @CBMMorg
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CBMM Unveils Redesigned cbmm.org Website talbotspy.org/cbmm-unveils-r… @CBMMorg
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CBMM Takes on a Changing Chesapeake talbotspy.org/cbmm-takes-on-… @CBMMorg
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CBMM to Host Volunteer Fair on March 18 talbotspy.org/cbmm-to-host-v… @CBMMorg
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Proud of artist and HSMC staff member Joi - a piece of her work is on display in @CBMMorg's new exhibition, "The Changing Chesapeake." Image: Joi standing with her piece, "The Generous Jenny" cbmm.org/exhibitions/special… #ChesapeakeBayMaritimeMuseum #CBMM #HistoricStMarysCity
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Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival Back at CBMM April 22-23 talbotspy.org/eastern-shore-… @CBMMorg
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The Changing Chesapeake Set to Open at CBMM on March 1 talbotspy.org/the-changing-c… @CBMMorg
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*NEW EXHIBITION*
CBMM@CBMMorg10 Feb 2023
The Changing Chesapeake, CBMM's first community response exhibition, opens to the public on March 1 and features more than 75 works - including the one pictured here. Learn more at cbmm.org. 📷 Sara Koch's acrylic painting, "Holland Island"
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