Eastern Shore Growth • Kent Island Memories Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Fall 2007
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Open a Chevy Chase Bank checking account and get: For more information, call 301-987-BANK, 1-800-987-BANK (out-of-area), or visit chevychasebank.com. The convenience of Chevy Chase Bank at your fingertips. • The most branches and ATMs • Extended branch hours • Free Direct Deposit Checking* • Free Chevy Chase Check Card • Free Online Banking • Free online bill payment • Free Change Express ® coin-counting service *There is no minimum balance requirement and it’s free as long as you have a monthly direct deposit into your account. I have just passed my first anniversary at CBMM. My first year has been at once energizing and exhausting, reas- suring and surprising, gratifying and challenging. I have been welcomed into this region far more quickly than I would have expected (I am a New England- er, after all) and have discovered many unexpected joys of living on the Eastern Shore and becom- ing part of a new community. I have gotten to know and appre- ciate the exceptionally devoted and skilled staff of CBMM, and have been impressed again and again by the generosity and support of the Museum’s members, volunteers, and friends. Thank you. I am about to join many of my colleagues at an International Congress of Maritime Museums, and I know we will spend a lot of time worrying about dwindling interest in our institutions. The reasons for this are myriad. But my experience leads me to believe that many museums, especially history muse- ums, have been so rooted in the past that they have not looked to the future. Predicting the future is not what history people do, and yet we desperately ask, “Will the next generation really care about the work of museums such as CBMM?” Museums need to safeguard their core mission but, as times change, they must also adapt to remain relevant. Over the past 42 years, CBMM has flourished. It is America’s most sig- nificant preserver and interpreter of the Bay’s maritime heritage. Our mission charges us with preserving the culture of this region, but we recognize that this means more than collecting artifacts. To preserve the very tenuous culture of the Bay’s people, we need to help sustain the Bay itself. In the next year, I want to help CBMM spend more time and effort looking forward. We are uniquely positioned to take steps in directions that are vital to our region and our nation, but relatively new for us. First, we must under- stand and disseminate information about what is happening to the health of the Bay and to the maritime culture that surrounds it. Second, we must start at home and lead by example through embracing a campus-wide commitment to institutional sustainability. Third, we must place a steady emphasis on envi- ronmental stewardship in our educational programming and exhibits. There have been only a few times in the past when the Chesapeake Bay has been the focus of national and even international attention. We live in one of those times. I hope you share my belief that this is the proper role for your museum at this critical time for the Bay and its future. On the Cover Workboats share Cambridge’s harbor with condos, part of the development that is adding thousands of new homes to the port city on the Choptank River. See Eastern Shore Growth, page 16. Photo by Cooper Media Associates Volume 5 Number 3 Editor Dick Cooper editor@cbmm.org Graphic Design/Photography Rob Brownlee-Tomasso Contributors
James Boicourt Jennifer Calub Julie Gibbons-Neff Cox Rachel Dolhanczyk Robert Forloney Pete Lesher John Miller Stuart Parnes Kathleen Rattie Doug Ross Michael Valliant WaterWays Fall 2007 The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) educational institution. A copy of the current financial statement is available on request by writing the Vice President of Finance, P.O. Box 636, St. Michaels, MD 21663 or by calling 410-745-2916 ext. 238. Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are also available, for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-974-5534. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Navy Point, P.O. Box 636 St. Michaels, MD 21663-0636 410-745-2916 Fax 410-745-6088 www.cbmm.org editor@cbmm.org Stuart L. Parnes, President sparnes@cbmm.org Preserving the Past, Looking to the Future 5 Contents
This Just In In another age, postcards were used to spread breaking-news photographs and commemorate events. The postcard collection of Dr. Laurence C. Claggett, Jr. contains numerous examples. By Dick Cooper 31 Chesapeake Bay Artist The late John Moll sketched and painted Chesapeake scenes for decades. He left behind a large body of work that has made the Bay’s lighthouses and watercraft icons of the region. By Jennifer Calub 26 Island Time Kent Island used to be a remote place, accessible primarily by boat. For a boy growing up in the 1940s, it was an idyllic island with summers full of sandlot baseball, fishing, and exploring. By Larry Lewis 20 Eastern Shore Growth The Eastern Shore, bypassed by development for centuries, is on the verge of a population explosion. Almost every small town is expected to grow rapidly over the next 25 years. By Dick Cooper 16 Features (Above) A tired old workboat’s resting place is a field in Dominion on Kent Island. Journalist Larry Lewis grew up on Kent Island before the Bay Bridge connected it to the rest of the world. His remembrance of island life starts on page 20. Departments Calendar 6 To the Point 10 Wood Works 34 Mystery Answers 35 Preserving Palmers At 83, Dick Day, a retired federal government executive, is the guru when it comes to marine engines that powered fishing boats on the Chesapeake Bay and around the world. By James Boicourt 13
Calendar Fall 2007 October Chesapeake Icons Opened October 6 Steamboat Building, 2nd-Floor Gallery What do you picture when you think of the Chesapeake Bay? This exhibit highlights five classic Bay icons: blue crabs, lighthouses, oysters, skipjacks, and waterfowl. How did these and other familiar images come to sym- bolize the Chesapeake Bay? This exhibition will showcase iconic artifacts from our collection—from oyster cans and seafood marketing materials to fine art and models of skipjacks. Family activities will explore how these icons came to be used as well as provide opportunities to cre- ate new representations of the Chesapeake.
20th Anniversary of OysterFest. What better way to kick off a celebration than with CBMM’s 2nd Annual Oyster Slurp Off? Join in on the fun as amateurs and the occa- sional professional compete for the fastest time, or take part in all in things “oysters,” cooking demonstrations, tonging trips down the Miles River, KidsTown, and more. Have a boo-rific time at the Museum’s Haunted Hallow- een while at OysterFest. Food and boat rides an addi- tional cost. Non-members $13, CBMM members Free November The Lure & Lore of Wetlands Lecture by Robert L. Lippson November 8 at 10:30 a.m. An illustrated talk by the author of Life in the Chesa- peake Bay, one of the most important books ever pub- lished on America’s largest estuary, covering birds and what they do in the marsh, along with an overview of how important marshes are to the Bay as well as the food and detritus that keeps the marsh system cycling. Steamboat Building, Van Lennep Auditorium. Non- members $8, CBMM members $5
Wayne Bell was the founding director of Washington College’s Center for the Environment and Society and is an officer of the Maryland Ornithological Society. Join him as he lectures aboard CBMM’s buyboat, Mister Jim. Possible sightings include raptors such as osprey, eagles and hawks, geese migrating into the area for the winter, as well as the earliest sea ducks. Meet at Admissions Building. Reservations required. Non-members $20, CBMM members $15 Wye Oak Commemorative Oyster Knives November 10, 5 – 6:30 p.m. Dale German, master furniture and cabinet maker, Paul Bartlett of Kitchen Solutions Consulting LLC, and George Hastings, national oyster shucking champion, recently collaborated on the design for the Wye Oak Commem- orative Oyster Knife. Modeled after the “Chesapeake stabber,” a style of oyster knife used by watermen since the late 1800s, the handle is expertly crafted from se- lect pieces of the famous Wye Oak. Steamboat Build- ing, Van Lennep Auditorium. Non-members $8, CBMM members $5 6 Sculpture by Bart Walter 7 Photograph by William Burt December Sweeter Side of CBMM: A Classic (Boat) Christmas December 8 & 9, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. You can’t have a St. Michaels Christmas without classic boats! Members of the Antique and Classic Boat Soci- ety’s Chesapeake Chapter will display these works of art under a tent at CBMM. Bring the kids for children’s activities and light refreshments in the Steamboat Build- ing, and watch model boats sail and race on the Miles River! Admission is included with your Christmas in St. Michaels ticket or available at the Museum. Saturday and Sunday. A Sailor’s Christmas Day December 8, 5 – 6:30 p.m. Perhaps it’s the North Atlantic in the bitter cold squalls of snow, as you try to fill the hold with enough salt cod to pay the bills. Or perhaps it’s balmy in the Java Straits coming home with tea and silks from China. Or may- be it’s off Cape Horn, where it’s never warm, head- ed to the coast of Peru for whales. In any case, it’s a long way from home when it comes to Christmas for a sailor at sea. Come hear songs, verse, and stories that paint the scenes of Christmas at sea, presented by folksinger and chanteyman Geoff Kaufman. Steamboat Building, Van Lennep Auditorium. Non-members $8, CBMM members $5
A stunningly beautiful collection of 40 exquisitely de- tailed color photographs by William Burt provide win- dows into the textures, hues, vistas, and inhabitants of marshes from the Chesapeake Bay to Bear Lake, Utah, and even Saskatchewan, Canada. Burt is a profession- al photographer whose images are seen in Smithson-
and a companion book to the exhibit has recently been published by Yale University Press. The exhibit came to CBMM directly from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is continuing on to the Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston, Texas, upon leaving St. Michaels.
Join our Director of Education, Robert Forloney, as he presents ways art can be used to shape a particular vi- sion of a region or culture. Trained at Parsons School of Design and using our “Chesapeake Icons” as a catalyst, he will discuss various ways that images can be used to manipulate a sense of place, as well as the relationship between tourism, art, and communities. Steamboat Building, Van Lennep Auditorium. Non-members $8, CBMM members $5 Afternoon with a Curator: Mermaids and Big Bucks
Join us for a special treat as we mine our collections storage and bring out objects and artifacts not normally on display. In this “behind the scenes” presentation, Curator of Collections, Pete Lesher (above), will discuss how our extensive collection of oyster cans exemplifies the vast number of businesses once active in this region and how this industry has affected the region. Steam- boat Building, Van Lennep Auditorium. Non-members $8, CBMM members $5
Moving into the future, CBMM will continue to devel- op new and innovative series of programs inspired by both its permanent and special exhibitions. Our next group of educational offerings will be related to the “Chesapeake Icons” show and span a wide range of programs both in regard to types and audiences. Par- ticipants can learn about everything from the role food plays in defining regions to the relationships between tourism, culture, and identity. Workshops, presenta- tions, and hands-on activities will take place on site for children, adults, and families. Check in with our website regularly for updates and more information.
February World Wetlands Day February 2, 4 – 5 p.m. Celebrated for the first time in 1997, World Wetlands Day focuses on the relationships of wetlands and the communities in which they are situated. Each year, gov- ernment agencies, non-governmental organizations, and groups of citizens have taken advantage of the op- portunity to undertake actions aimed at raising public awareness of the benefits of wetlands. The theme for this year is “Healthy Wetlands, Healthy People.” Learn about wetlands and create your own mini-filtration system us- ing recycled materials. Steamboat Building, Van Lennep Auditorium. Non members $3, CBMM members Free Build a Skipjack in a Bottle February 10, 9 a.m. – noon Jim Wortman, a local model maker, will lead a special workshop designed for youth ages 9 – 12. Participants will construct their very own ship in a bottle using tradi- tional techniques. The skipjack, one of the Chesapeake Bay’s icons, will serve as inspiration for this model- making activity. All tools and materials needed to con- struct the project will be provided. Steamboat Build- ing, Van Lennep Auditorium. Reservations required. Non-members $15, CBMM members $12 Become a Docent/Interpreter at CBMM! Begins on February 13 The Museum is offering a docent training series that prepares participants to lead group tours, interpret the Museum’s exhibits, and assist with educational pro- grams. The program is a great way to meet others and connect with those who share an interest in the Chesa- peake Bay. The session topics range from learning about the Museum’s exhibits and collections to developing ex- periential learning techniques.
To enroll, or to receive more information about the pro- gram contact Robert Forloney at 410-745-2916 ext. 133 or via e-mail at rforloney@cbmm.org. Ongoing Programs
Learn traditional wooden boatbuilding skills under the direction of a CBMM shipwright. You can be a part of the whole 13-week process of building a wooden lapstrake skiff or sign up to learn just the aspects of boatbuilding that interest you. Must be 16 or older, unless accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration sug- gested, but not required. Gift certificates are available and make great holiday presents! Non-members $25 per day, CBMM members $15 per day
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January 12 & 13 Molds, Stems & Keel January 19 & 20, January 26 & 27, February 2 & 3 Planking
February 9 & 10 Steam Bending Ribs February 16 & 17, February 23 & 24 Fitting Out Interior March 1 & 2 Rudder & Daggerboard March 8 & 9 Misc. & Details March 15 & 16, March 22 & 23 Decks & Combings April 5 & 6, April 12 & 13 Spars & Oars 8
Choose any four days for one reduced price. Diversify your experience to include several different skills. A great way to get the most out of your Apprentice for a Day experience. Gift certificates available.
April 19 & 20 Details & Finish Work April 26 & 27 Rigging & Launch Boat Kids & Family Programs Saturdays for Kids Children and their families are invited to visit on selected Saturdays of every month for storytelling, special tours, and hands-on art activities designed just for them. Tidewater Tales At 10:30 our youngest visitors (ages 3 to 7 years old) can enjoy Tidewater Tales by listening to an exciting sto- ry about the Chesapeake region in one of the Museum’s exhibitions. Boys and girls will learn about Bay animals, local legends, history, and more. Drawing, exploration of objects, and other activities will be part of these pro- grams. Tidewater Tales is free with admission. Drop-in Activities Children can participate in an art-making or hands-on activity inspired by one of our exhibitions. During spe- cial guided tours exploring the Museum’s collections, participants will learn about the different ways that the Chesapeake Bay has shaped the lives of local people. At 11:30, 1:00, or 3:00, children (ages 5 to 12) can drop by to take part in a unique hands-on experience. The program fee is $3 per child.
great photograph and practice capturing images around the Museum’s campus with a Polaroid camera at 11:30, 1:00, or 3:00. (Note program change.) November 3rd—Oysters. Explore the “Oystering on the Chesapeake” exhibit and tong for oysters during this kid-friendly tour. See the results of oyster-filtered water and look at oyster gardens up close at 11:30, 1:00, or 3:00.
the special exhibition “Marshes: A Disappearing Eden” to learn why marshes are important to people, animals, and the health of the environment, and make a filtra- tion system to better understand how marshes work at 11:30, 1:00, or 3:00. December 8th—KidsTown. Visit KidsTown during Sweeter Side of CBMM and participate in hands-on and art-making activities between 10:00 and 4:00.
ful “trail board” signs that were once a common sight on sailing and steamships. Learn about the trail boards and the importance of collecting in the special exhibi- tion, “Their Last Passage: The Collection of Robert H. Burgess,” before creating a life-size, paper trail board to take home at 11:30, 1:00, or 3:00.
learn about ducks and birds while visiting the Water- fowling building. Paint your own duck decoy head at 11:30, 1:00, or 3:00. Saturdays for Kids program activities are subject to change. Please contact the Youth Programs Co- ordinator, Rachel Dolhanczyk, at 410-745-2916 ext. 103 or rdolhanczyk@cbmm.org to confirm pro- grams or for further information. Download 340.32 Kb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: 
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