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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)
    • 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
  • Gifts
  • Rentals
    • Wedding Venue
      • Design Your Day
  • About
    • Join Us
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
  • Calendar
  • Contact

News

  • Oyster Roast, Folk Festival, and Chili Cook-Off September 17, 2017
  • Oyster Roast Tickets are Now Available August 11, 2017
  • MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS! – Family Appreciation Day August 3, 2017
  • Bubba has Found a New Home June 2, 2017
  • Helping with GiveLocal757 May 11, 2017

Calendar

Wed, 20 September, 2017
  • Museum Monthly Board Meeting
    Starts: 6:30 PM
    Ends: Wed, 20 September, 2017 - 8:30 PM

    Location: Carriage House or Museum


    Description:
    The monthly meeting of the Watermen's Museum Board.

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Fri, 22 September, 2017
  • Fourth Friday TGIF
    Starts: 5:00 PM
    Ends: Fri, 22 September, 2017 - 7:00 PM


    Description:
    A monthly social gathering for our Members and their Guests. Beverages are available. Please bring a dish to share with your friends.

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Sat, 23 September, 2017
  • 4th Annual Folk Festival
    Starts: 10:00 AM
    Ends: Sat, 23 September, 2017 - 7:00 PM


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Sun, 24 September, 2017
  • 4th Annual Folk Festival
    Starts: 12:00 PM
    Ends: Sun, 24 September, 2017 - 6:00 PM


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Mon, 25 September, 2017
  • Story Tellers
    Starts: 7:00 PM
    Ends: Mon, 25 September, 2017 - 8:30 PM


    Description:
    True personal stories related to each month's theme. 7 PM - Storytellers Presentation 8 to 8:30 PM - Audience Stories If you would like to submit a story for consideration in the program send your name, brief bio, and story synopsis to YorktownStorySlam@gmail.com by the Friday prior to the program.

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