Crooner Jayla Elise wows the attendees at the Richardson Maritime Boatyard Bash.
Richardson Maritime Museum’s first fundraising Boatyard Bash was scheduled to begin at 1 p.m., but people were there at 11:30 a.m. already eager to get in. The weather in Cambridge on October 4 was terrific — sunny and comfortable. So, by the time things got underway, the place was already bustling.
A couple of workers chat at the coffee truck while Marlowe the Yorkie looks on.
There were food trucks like Frozen Farmer (hand dipped ice cream), Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee, Roll’n Crab (crab eggrolls), and T’s Divine Sweets & More. Vendors sold photos, carved art, and T-shirts, among other things. Organizations such as WHCP radio, Dorchester County Historical Society, and Big Brothers Big Sisters offered information.
A representative of Dorchester County Historical Society “mugs” for the camera.
More creative attendees could paint Halloween masks and decorate buoys to keep or donate. Classic vehicle aficionados could examine antique cars and boats. Plus, various items were up for silent auction—from Erich Sahler art prints to a full-size boat.
A young bashgoer paints her Halloween pumpkin mask.
All the while the band G. Method performed covers of rock classics. Then, around 2:30, young Jayla Elise, a Prince George’s County native and recent Dorchester transplant, crooned several numbers. These included “Dorchester Dreams,” the county’s official song.
G. Method performs appropriately in front of a boat.
“So, the boatyard bash is really a celebration of maritime heritage,” said Debbie Usab, chair of the Richardson’s board. “Our signature line is ‘where heritage drops anchor.’”
Former State Senator Addie Eckart enjoys the bash.
Usab proudly pointed out the fact that the museum’s artifacts are finally on display. “Call, and we’ll come out here and be with you, as soon as we get enough volunteer docents.”
She then looked out at the bash crowd and smiled. “I think it’s just a great day.”
You need to go back to the Richardson Museum. It appears you didn’t go into the museum and see the wonderful professional displays full of great history there. Cheryl Hannan is the primary person responsible for it. She did an awesome job!