Preserving The Heritage of the Watermen of the Chesapeake Bay
You shouldn’t put off your Christmas shopping until the last minute…but, if you do, the Watermen’s Museum is the perfect place to get those special gifts! And, it will only take a minute…. We feature a wide array of jewelry,…
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Thanks to all the teams that participated in the 2018 Watermen’s Museum 14th Annual Chili Cook-off. Commercial restaurant teams signed up for the event included: Yorktown and Williamsburg’s Carrot Tree Kitchens, Chef K’s Tavern of Yorktown, Firehouse Coffee of Ft….
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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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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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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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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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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!
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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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 and…
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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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