Waterfront Experience

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Chester River Packet Cruises

Chester River Packet Cruises Various Times October 27-29, 2023visit www.chesterriverpacketco.com for details and to register Cruise the Chester River in comfort onboard Chestertown’s own River Packet. The Chester River Packet is offering four cruises during Sultana Downrigging, including a Friday Fireworks cruise. Top notch food and drink are available for purchase onboard. Say “hi” to […]

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Tall Ships America Downrigging Meeting

Tall Ships America Downrigging Meeting October 26, 2023 | 4:30pmHarwood Center at the Lawrence Preserve | 301 South Mill StreetRegistration Information Coming Soon  Join Tall Ships America, a nonprofit educational organization focused on youth education, leadership development and the preservation of the maritime heritage of North America, for a regional member meeting at Sultana’s Holt […]

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Lecture: Drew Shuptar-Ravis – “Eight Shirts, Seven Coats, Fifteen Wampum”

Lecture: Drew Shuptar-Ravis – “Eight Shirts, Seven Coats, Fifteen Wampum” October 29, 2022 | 3:00pmHavemeyer Hall at Sultana’s Holt Education Center, 200 S. Cross St. The Sultana Education Foundation is excited to welcome living historian Drew Shuptar-Rayvis to Downrigging Weekend for a special presentation on Native American life in the northeast region from 1650 – 1690. […]

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Imani Black – Minorities in Aquaculture

Imani Black – Minorities in Aquaculture October 29, 2022 | 1:00pmSumner Hall | 206 S. Queen Street Imani Black is an Eastern Shore native, having grown up directly across the river from Chestertown, and her family has a proud legacy of working in the Chesapeake Bay seafood industry. After graduating from college, Imani returned to […]

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Chesapeake Bay ACBS

October 28, 2023 | 9:00am – 5:00pmOctober 29, 2023 | 10:00am – 3:00pmChestertown Marina The Sultana Education Foundation is proud to partner with the Chesapeake Bay Antique and Classic Boat Society (ACBS) for an exhibit of classic recreational watercraft for Downrigging Weekend.  Vessels will be exhibited both on-land and in the water and viewing is […]

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Tall Ships Parade Home

Tall Ships Parade Home October 27, 2023 / 4:30-5:00pmOctober 28, 2023 / 12:30-1:00pm & 4:30-5:00pmOctober 29, 2023 / 3:00-3:30pmChestertown Waterfront Come down to the waterfront and view the Tall Ships as they make their way back to Chestertown following their Friday afternoon sail. This isn’t a formal parade, but you will get a great look at […]

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Tall Ship Illumination

Tall Ship Illumination October 27 & 28, 2023 / 6:00-9:00pmChestertown Waterfront There is nothing quite like seeing the Downrigging Fleet illuminated along the Chestertown waterfront – for many visitors it is the highlight of the festival! While at the waterfront, stop in the Music Village for some great food and bluegrass (ticket required). PLEASE NOTE: […]

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Fireworks

Fireworks October 27, 2023 / Starting at 8:00pm Visible from the Chestertown WaterfrontRain Date, October 28 at 8:00pm Watching fireworks over a historic harbor filled with Tall Ships – what could be better? Stop by the Music Village area at the Chestertown Marina before the fireworks for some food, drink, and great bluegrass! PLEASE NOTE: Chestertown […]

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