Fall 2008 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

To the Point
Kate Livie
terpreter at George Washington’s Mount
Vernon and as historic outreach coordinator
for Sultana Projects in her hometown
of Chestertown, Md.
Ida Heelan has
joined CBMM as
events coordinator.
She and her husband
recently moved to St.
Michaels from New York, where Ida had
extensive experience in event planning
and hospitality management, working
most recently for the North Ritz Club and
Ida Heelan
Fox Hollow. At CBMM, she coordinates festivals, special
events, weddings, and corporate and private grounds rentals.
A Day for CBMM Members!
Make plans now to come to the Museum on Saturday, October
18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The first annual Members’
Day celebration is our way to thank you for your support, and
to showcase some of the new programs, exhibitions and artifacts
in our collection. It promises to be a day of fun and
enjoyment, rain or shine!
Members’ Day will be the first chance to explore a new exhibition
in the Steamboat Building, “The Bay From Above,”
which features aerial photography of the Chesapeake, then and
now. The exhibit will pair photos from H. Robins Hollyday,
shot between the 1930s and 1950s, with contemporary photographs
by Hunter Harris. The similarities and differences
in the landscapes and the water provide an insightful glimpse
The Members’ Day celebration on Saturday, October 18, will provide
a number of opportunities to get out on the water.
into the state of the Bay. Photographer Hunter Harris will be
on hand to answer questions throughout the day.
The day will also include boat rides on vessels in CBMM’s
floating fleet and boat building demonstrations in our working
Boat Yard. There will be food and drinks available and
activities for kids throughout the campus.
Members’ Day will also include live music, special discounts
in the Museum Store, as well as prizes and drawings
for CBMM members. Stay tuned and check our website,
www.cbmm.org, for more information, but make plans now
to come to St. Michaels and the Museum on October 18!
CBMM Museum Store
A fantastic selection
of jewelry, books,
clothing, fine art,
pottery, and model kits.
CBMM Members Museum Store coupon good for
25% OFF
Photo by Bill Kepner
all regularly
priced merchandise,
one-time use.
You must spend at least $25 and be a Museum member to redeem this coupon. Offer good through
October 20, 2008. Offer applies only to regularly priced merchandise. One-time usage. Cannot be combined
with any other offer or discount. You must present this coupon to receive the discount.