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A SPECIAL EARLY DOWNRIGGING EVENT October 29 5:00pm Holt Education Center 200 S. Cross St. Free A partner event with The Bookplate, Tall Ships America, & Pride of Baltimore, Inc. On a warm May morning in 1986, twelve crew members sailed the Atlantic aboard the Pride of Baltimore, unaware that a desperate fight for survival was only […] |
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Visit Chestertown’s newest cultural attraction, the Chestertown Decoy Museum, to explore a world-class collection of working wildfowl decoys and decorative carvings of waterfowl and shorebirds from throughout the East Coast flyway. During Downrigging Weekend, the museum will be open for both guided and unguided tours. Visitors can see remarkable work by some of the most celebrated carvers in […]
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Tour the fleet of ships, schooners and skipjacks assembled in Chestertown for Sultana Downrigging. Deck tours are free, however children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Visitors are asked to wear soft soled shoes.
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Sail the Chester River onboard one of the fleet of ships visiting for Sultana Downrigging. There is nothing quite like seeing the fleet unfurl their sails in unison in such a picturesque setting. This is the first of four sails that will take place over the weekend.
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Downrigging's musical performances take place in an intimate “Music Village,” that pairs live performances with regional food and drink - all against a waterfront backdrop and Tall Ships. A ticket is required for entry
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Barkley Cove was raised on collaborative songwriting and rich vocal harmony, mixing genres of folk, rock, country, and bluegrass to create a distinctively original sound that will linger in your ear long after their last chord. After forming the group during their first year at university, the group has continued to hone and develop their […]
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Geraldine is a roots-based string band bringing songwriting to the forefront, while blending elements of old time, American folk, bluegrass, and alternative country in a distinctive, enthusiastic sound. Anchored by John Bolten’s exceptional songwriting, compelling storytelling, and emotionally resonant lyrics, eight songs from their first two albums have earned honors in national song contests.
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Marc Castelli’s annual show at Massoni Art has become a Downrigging tradition. Expect to see incredible renderings of watermen, workboats, and log canoes from a painter recognized as one of the finest marine artists in the country.
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Caleb Stine is an American singer/songwriter from Baltimore, Maryland. He plays both solo and with Americana-rockers The Brakemen. His style and intensely personal lyrics has evoked comparisons to Townes Van Zandt, Kris Kristofferson, and Harvest-era Neil Young.
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Friday October 30 Saturday October 31 6:00-9:00pm Along the Waterfront Free Come down to the waterfront on Friday and Saturday evenings to see the Tall Ship fleet illuminated on the Chester River. Please watch your step carefully when visiting the waterfront and be sure to supervise young children closely. The schooner SULTANA's 25 birthday firework […]
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Stories and Songs of Maritime Liberation in the Chesapeake With Marcus Rediker and Karen Somerville October 30 6:15pm First United Methodist Church 105 N Mill Street Free A partner event with the Maryland Center for History & Culture and the Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience at Washington College Distinguished author Marcus […]
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Stories and Songs of Maritime Liberation in the Chesapeake With Marcus Rediker and Karen Somerville October 30 6:15pm First United Methodist Church 105 N Mill StreetFree A partner event with the Maryland Center for History & Culture and the Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience at Washington College Please note: The time […] |
40 events,The original stage version of the pop culture phenomenon, “The Rocky Horror Show,” will be rocking the stage at the Garfield Center for the Arts (GCA) with three productions during Sultana Downrigging, including a midnight show on Halloween! Featuring one of the most generation-busting soundtracks of all time, the show is retro, cutting edge, nostalgic […]
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Guests to Downrigging have the opportunity to peruse the Chestertown Farmers Market, twice recognized as the best farmers market in Maryland by the American Farmland Trust. The market occupies much of High Street (Chestertown’s principal commercial artery) on Saturday mornings and traces its roots back to 1762 when it was formally established by the Maryland […]
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Tour the fleet of ships, schooners and skipjacks assembled in Chestertown for Sultana Downrigging. Deck tours are free, however children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Visitors are asked to wear soft soled shoes.
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Tour the fleet of ships, schooners and skipjacks assembled in Chestertown for Sultana Downrigging. Deck tours are free, however children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Visitors are asked to wear soft soled shoes.
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Multiple vessels from the American Schooner Association (ASA) will be in port for Sultana Downrigging and the organization is organizing waterfront kiosk where visitors can learn more about the Association and the history of the schooner. The American Schooner Association kiosk will be open as follows: October 31 | 9:00am-5:00pm November 1 | 10:00am-3:00pm […]
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The Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society will exhibit a variety of classic recreational watercraft during Sultana Downrigging. Vessels will be exhibited both on-land and in the water and viewing is free. The ACBS boats will be available for viewing all weekend, but you are more likely to find an […]
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The Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association (CCWBRA) will exhibit a selection of incredibly nifty 8-foot boats called “Cocktail Class Racers” designed in 1939 by Charles MacGregor. The Cocktail Class Racer is an economical, easily constructed, and exciting race boat ideal for all skill levels and ages. Adding to the fun, many of the boats […]
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The log canoe SILVER HEEL is one of approximately 20-25 surviving traditional Chesapeake Bay log sailing canoes – the primary fishing craft of the Bay for well over a hundred years. Now operated by the Silver Heel Foundation, the vessel is exhibited to help preserve and promote the tradition of log canoe sailing through education […]
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The Traditional Small Craft Association (TSCA) will host an in-water exhibit of a selection of their member vessels as part of Sultana Downrigging. TSCA is a nonprofit educational organization working to preserve and continue the living traditions, skills, lore, and legends surrounding working and pleasure watercraft whose origins predate the marine gasoline engine. The […]
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October 31 9:00am - 5:00pm Lawrence Wetland Preserve 301 S. Mill St. Free The Lawrence Preserve is an accessible walk-in facility. There is no parking on site. A partner event with the National Park Service's Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network The National Park Service’s Roving Ranger will be on duty at Sultana’s Lawrence Wetlands Preserve during […]
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Marc Castelli’s annual show at Massoni Art has become a Downrigging tradition. Expect to see incredible renderings of watermen, workboats, and log canoes from a painter recognized as one of the finest marine artists in the country.
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Marc Castelli’s annual show at Massoni Art has become a Downrigging tradition. During this Artist Talk, Marc will talk about how he goes about creating his work.
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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 college’s growing Chesapeake Heartland digital archive. Conversations will explore the 19th century rise of free African American community members, who established […] |