“Blacks on the Water” Exhibit October 28, 2023 | 11:00am – 3:00pmWashington College Customs House | 101 South Water Street The Chesapeake Heartland Project collaborates with Washington College and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. The exhibit’s main theme for Downrigging Weekend is “Blacks on Water.” It will explore how Blacks […]

Chestertown African American History Walking Tour October 28, 2023 | 10:00am – 12:00pmWashington College Customs House | 101 South Water Street Join Washington College’s Starr Center for a guided walking tour of African American Historic Sites in Downtown Chestertown. This tour will explore the rich history of the Black Community while showcasing materials from the […]

Kate Milford – Bookmark Making and Book Signing October 28, 2023 | 10:00am – 12:00pmThe Book Plate | 112 S. South Cross Street Kate Milford is the New York Times bestselling author of Greenglass House (winner of the Edgar award for juvenile literature, long-listed for the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, and a nominee for the […]

Chestertown Halloween Parade Saturday, October 28, 2023 / 1:00 pmDixon Drive to Downtown ChestertownFree to the Public Come downtown on Saturday morning and enjoy adults and kids in costumes, numerous colorful floats, and several local bands. For more than 20 years the Chestertown Lions Club has sponsored the town’s Halloween Parade, and is now assisted […]

Echoes of Nature October 28, 2023 / 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMSultana’s Holt Education Center | 200 S. Cross St. Join us at the Holt Center for this nature-oriented educational program featuring live birds, reptiles, mammals, and amphibians from around the world and native to Maryland. Many of the critters have been adopted from rescues […]

Family Day October 28, 2023 / 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMSultana’s Holt Education Center | 200 S. Cross St. Stop by Sultana’s Holt Education Center for a variety of family-friendly activities including crafts and live critters that are sure to engage and entertain your entire group.  While you are there you can also check out […]