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The Watermen's Museum

Preserving The Heritage of the Watermen of the Chesapeake Bay

  • News
  • Field Trips
    • Environment
      • What’s In My Bay (K-3)
      • Day in Life of a Crab (K-3)
      • Ches. Bay Ecology (4-12)
      • Environ. Encounter (4-12)
      • Bay Stewardship (4-12)
    • American Indian
      • Indian Heritage (K-12)
      • Indian Water Study (4-12)
    • Military Yorktown
      • 1781 Yorktown (4-12)
      • Yorktown’s Sunken Fleet
      • War of 1812 (4-12)
      • Yorktown: The Civil War
    • Colonial Settlement
      • Yktwn: Taxes & Tea (4-12)
      • Survive Jamestown (4-12)
    • Pirate Life For Me (K-8)
    • A Maritime Nation (4-12)
  • Summer Fun
    • Pirate Summer (K-5)
    • Archaeology (3-8)
    • Boatbuilding 4 Kids (3-8)
    • Nature Explorer (3-8)
    • Marine Explorer (5-10)
    • All About Boats (7-12)
    • Maritime Trades (7-12)
    • Kayaks and Paddleboards
  • History
    • Commercial Watermen
      • Fishing Boats Evolve
      • Some Past Watermen
      • Watermen: A Kids’ View
    • USS Yorktown Ships
  • Programs
    • Captain John Smith Trail
    • Scenic York River
    • Maritime Sanctuary
    • Cornwallis’ Fleet
  • Events
    • Fundraising Events
    • Music and Dance Events
    • Tickets / Reservations
  • Boatbuilding
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  • Rentals
    • Wedding Venue
      • Design Your Day
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News

  • 2018 Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser Is A Wonderful Success November 10, 2018
  • Chili Cook-Off – Nov 10th October 24, 2018
  • Phase 1 of Ramp Project Complete October 23, 2018
  • Oyster Roast on 29 September 2018 September 25, 2018
  • 5th Yorktown Folk Festival September 13, 2018

Calendar

Wed, 12 December, 2018
  • FREE - York River Floating Folk Jam
    Starts: 5:30 PM
    Ends: Wed, 12 December, 2018 - 9:30 PM


    Description:
    Join us on the Second Wednesday every month for the Watermen's Museum Music Jam Session: Don't miss an evening of fun and music with ShantyGrass and visiting amateurs and professional musicians as we pass traditional and modern songs around a circle. You don't need to be a musician to have tons of fun. Just bring a small side dish to share and be ready for a rousing good time. Free 757.887.2641

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  • FREE - York River Floating Folk Jam
    Starts: 5:30 PM
    Ends: Wed, 12 December, 2018 - 9:30 PM


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Thu, 13 December, 2018
  • Private Meeting
    Starts: 4:00 PM
    Ends: Thu, 13 December, 2018 - 6:00 PM


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  • Private Meeting
    Starts: 6:00 PM
    Ends: Thu, 13 December, 2018 - 10:00 PM


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