Wedding Reception Locations - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

Overview of Available Venues at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime MuseumWedding Reception LocationsNavy PointRon Blunt PhotographyTo what is known in St. Michaels as the best views ofthe Miles, Navy Point, with the decks of At Play onthe Bay, provides a location that will be remembered fora lifetime. Navy Point is ideal during the May throughOctober months for a tented event overlooking the water.This spectacular site is home to our very own BoatingParty held annually.Ed Hetherington Photography, www.edhetherington.comEd Hetherington Photography, www.edhetherington.com

Overview of Available Venues at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime MuseumWedding Reception LocationsTolchester Beach BandstandThe Tolchester Beach Bandstand is a popular gatheringplace on the Museum’s Navy Point grounds, and thehome of the annual favorite Big Band Night each July. (Thebandstand itself comes from Tolchester Beach, outsideChestertown, Maryland, which was home to an amusementpark. Tolchester Beach was a popular tourist destinationfrom 1877 until 1962, when the amusement park was soldfor development.) The bandstand area can be used bothas a ceremony site and as a cocktail hour location whensecuring Navy Point for your wedding reception.

Overview of Available Venues at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime MuseumWedding Reception LocationsSmall Boat ShedPhoto by Eden EventsThis rustic shed houses the Museum’s fleet of skiffs in theonly exhibit area available for use in its entirety. Withthe Miles River flowing both underneath and to its sides, theSmall Boat Shed is perfect for a more casual event up to 100guests, bringing a link of true essence of the ChesapeakeBay to your event.

Photo courtesy of Aloft Aerial Photgraphy.