Author Archive: Steven Ormsby
Steven Ormsby
October 24, 2018
Don’t miss the Watermen’s Museum 14th Annual Chili Cook-Off fundraiser on November 10th from 12-3 PM. Invite all your friends and come join us to taste a variety of competing chili recipes (even to take home if you know how…
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Steven Ormsby
October 23, 2018
We have begun our project of installing an accessibility ramp for our Carriage House building. This building supports our adult and youth educational programs, children’s summer camps, and many of our concerts, exhibits, and events. The building is elevated a…
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Steven Ormsby
September 25, 2018
Even a hurricane can’r keep a great Oyster Roast down. So, the new date for our annual Oyster Roast is coming up really fast on September 29th. This event is a wonderful Museum fundraiser event for both Oyster Lovers and…
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Steven Ormsby
September 13, 2018
Join us for our 5th Annual Yorktown Folk Festival on September 22 and 23. This festival features over 25 performing groups and soloists. Sponsored by the Yorktown Arts Commission and local businesses, this event features musical artists including our…
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Steven Ormsby
September 11, 2018
Due to the impending arrival of Hurricane Florence, we are postponing our annual Oyster Roast to 29 September. Everyone stay safe during this massive storm’s visit!
Steven Ormsby
September 1, 2018
We like to be the first folks out of the chute with a great seasonal seafood event! So, the date for our annual Oyster Roast is coming up really fast on September 15th. This event is a wonderful Museum fundraiser…
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Steven Ormsby
August 4, 2018
Four of our favorite events are just around the corner. We hope you can join us for a great time at all four. First, our annual Oyster Roast on September 15th is a wonderful fundraiser event for both Oyster Lovers…
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Steven Ormsby
July 2, 2018
Yesterday, we were blessed to be the focus of a fundraising event to benefit Watermen’s Museum operations. Bill, David, and Phil Bowditch and their wives Marion, Rene, and Lee held an afternoon fundraising event at the Hornsby House, the brothers’…
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Steven Ormsby
June 29, 2018
But, don’t take our word for it. Our members, volunteers and our staff are, after all, a wee bit biased. But, this year, we have received two really great awards that highlight what the public thinks of us. Today,…
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Steven Ormsby
June 21, 2018
Our Summer camps are underway! Sign up your kids and grand kids now. We were voted 2018 Peninsula Gold Winners in a recent survey of area voters. We offer 7 different 5-day camps for kids in grades K-12. Pirate Camp –…
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