Located on the banks of the historic Susquehanna Flats, the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum houses one of the finest collections of working and decorative Chesapeake Bay waterfowl decoys ever assembled. The museum was established in 1986 as a private, non-profit institution existing to preserve the historical and cultural legacy of water fowling and decoy making on the Chesapeake Bay. A recognized Chesapeake Bay Storyteller, trained by the Maryland Office of Tourism.
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Watermark immerses people in the history, culture, and fun of the Chesapeake Bay area more completely than any other tour or charter company. Whether you want to learn or just enjoy the Chesapeake Bay area, no one else offers so many ways to experience this special place, both by land and by water, in less than an hour or as long as you like. A recognized Chesapeake Bay Storyteller, trained by the Maryland Office of[...]
Trained Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad tour guide. Family reunions, small groups, individuals, motorcoaches. Custom tours, tour packages, receptive and step-on guide services available. (Tony) Cohen has been her longtime collaborator in the field. Cohen, an author, scholar and explorer of the American past, rose to prominence in 1996 as the “walking historian” after hiking 800 miles by foot, from Maryland to Canada, on a route of the Underground Railroad.
Captains Rachel and Simon Dean provide the opportunity to be on a watermen’s crew for a day. See the techniques used to make a living from the Chesapeake Bay. Then steam your crabs back at the dock. Take a cruise to see five iconic Chesapeake lighthouses that guided mariners safely into harbor. Or you can spend a Play Day on the Bay, cruising, swimming, picnicking, kayaking or birdwatching. A recognized Chesapeake Bay Storyteller, trained by[...]
SERC is an active research and educational center offering evening lectures and family-oriented science activities, year -round self guided walking trails, and canoeing on site. Discover what's cool about the Chesapeake's wildlife, learn about environmental research, or join a hands -on program for organized groups. Public guided hikes, research site tours and canoe excursions are offered in the summer. A recognized Chesapeake Bay Storyteller, trained by the Maryland Office of Tourism.
Join Capt. Phil Langley for a storied tour of the Lower Chesapeake. He comes from a long family line that worked the water and land, and he’s ready to share his experience on your charter fishing tour, authentic watermen’s heritage cruise, sunset cruise or lighthouse tour. Off-shore lighthouse photo opportunities. Let us customize a Chesapeake Charter for you. Reservations required. Creekside lodging available. A Recognized Chesapeake Bay Storyteller, trained by the Maryland Office of Tourism.
Whether on a serious fishing trip or a relaxing bay cruise, we will make life on the water a pleasure. With Loosen Charters, you can enjoy Chesapeake Bay fishing for striped bass, Spanish mackerel and bluefish, or hardhead, spot and perch. We specialize in fishing for the biggest stripers in the Chesapeake Bay. Captain Frank will help you catch your limit and bring home dinner. Max charter size is 45 people. A recognized Chesapeake Bay[...]
Discover the Chesapeake Bay’s unique story through its prehistoric past, natural environments and maritime heritage. Experience the Patuxent River’s history and ecology on a cruise on one of our iconic Chesapeake Bay wooden work boats, the Wm B. Tennison, a log-built bugeye, or the Dee of St. Mary’s, a Skipjack. The museum hosts day-long Lighthouse Adventure Cruises aboard a private charter vessel. Recognized Chesapeake Bay Storyteller, trained by the Maryland Office of Tourism.