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Time to Paddle! New Additions to Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Water Trail
6/17/10
Just in time for summer, two new water trails have been launched in the Chesapeake region. Both trace the historic routes of Captain John Smith, an English explorer who played a pivotal role in the ex...Read More
Places to Pitch a Tent This Summer
6/8/10
Looking for a special place to pitch a tent this summer? Whether you're searching for a close-in spot to relax with family or a secluded site accessible only by water, you'll find it at a Chesapeake B...Read More
War of 1812 by Bicycle
6/2/10
Can you imagine the White House burning or British war ships anchored in the Potomac with their guns trained on Alexandria, Virginia? It was the summer of 1814 and the Chesapeake Campaign of the Wa...Read More
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Memoirs of Monarchs in Mexico
9/7/10
Virginia Living Museum (Newport News,Virginia) - In February 2009, VLM Educator Judy Molnar traveled to two monarch butterfly overwintering sites in Mexico, experiencing the wonder of being surrounde...Read More
Local Food Forum
9/7/10
Piscataway Park (Accokeek,Maryland) - One of the great things about Southern Maryland is the availability of local food. Depending on your tastes, you can find locally grown fruits and vegetables, eg...Read More
Early Lighthouse Families of the Chesapeake Bay
9/7/10
Calvert Marine Museum (Solomons,Maryland) - The museum presents Sandra MacLean Clunies speaking on Keepers Finders: Early Lighthouse Families of the Chesapeake Bay. Free lecture in the museum auditor...Read More