Telling the Story of Black Watermen on the Bay
“Like a farmer on the water, a fisherman has to get up early. After that it’s all about hard work and hustle,” – Capt. Tyrone Meredith In June, WATER’S EDGE: BLACK WATERMEN OF THE CHESAPEAKE, a documentary spotlighting African American contributions to the historic and modern culture and economics of the Chesapeake Bay region, won […]
Mid-Shore Food: Uno Más Comes to Centreville
Centreville’s newest addition to the local culinary scene, a Mexican restaurant called Uno Más, has opened to an enthusiastic reception and strong reviews, and co-owners Billy and Brittany Gordon, along with partners Nelson Araujo and Araceli Reyes Ventura, are excited to establish their latest venture as one of the area’s favorite options for dining out. […]
Kent Island Has Its Day by Brent Lewis
This year’s Kent Island Day, an annual family-friendly event organized by the Kent Island Heritage Society to celebrate the historical and cultural significance of one of our country’s earliest permanent communities, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 18, with opening ceremonies in downtown Stevensville kicking off the festivities at 10:15 a.m. Settled in […]
Wading into The Wading Place History in Queen Anne’s County
Modern Life is challenging in ways our ancestors never imagined. It’s nice to have a place to get away from it all once in a while. “A place to unplug and watch the day go by” is the way Bayly Buck, president of the Wading Place Hunting Club in Queen Anne’s County, describes that kind […]
Unlock the Art of Storytelling: Writers Gather at Chesapeake College
The Bay to Ocean Writers Conference, one of our region’s most popular and anticipated literary events, is being held this Saturday, March 9, at Chesapeake College in Wye Mills and there are just a handful of tickets still available. Hosted by the Eastern Shore Writers’ Association, this 27th annual edition of the BTO conference will […]
Mike ‘Dirty Legs’ Detmer Crowned Muskrat-Eating Monarch in Kent Island’s Zaniest Championship
On Saturday, February 17, Kent Island’s Cult Classic Brewing Company hosted the Annual Crawfish Boil & Muskrat Leg Eating World Championship, and a new king was crowned. Going against such heavy competition as the defending champion Daniel “Chunky’ Hesson, “the man known only as Dink, the Last Redneck in St. Michaels,” “Wild” Will Linthicum, Chesapeake […]
Story Swap
My dad was a waterman. All my life, I’ve been listening to watermen talk. On Thursday, January 11, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum will provide an opportunity for the public to join in on the listening by hosting a Waterman’s Story Swap from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Van Lennep Auditorium. This presentation will […]