May 2021
Garden Mart and Plant Sale
Held on the lower level of the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum and the grounds of Concord Point Lighthouse. Shop for native plants, perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetables, hanging baskets, and more! There will be food trucks and entertainment during the event as well. Vendors and performers will be announced on the Maritime Museum's Facebook page @maritimemuseumhdg.
Find out more »15th Annual Secret Garden Tour of Havre de Grace
The Gardens de Grace Club is excited to once again host the Secret Garden Tour in Havre de Grace, MD, which supports the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum. This is a self-guided tour of private gardens along the Chesapeake Bay and around historic Havre de Grace, on May 15th & 16th from 12 PM until 5 PM. Your tour begins at the Maritime Museum, located at 100 Lafayette Street, Havre de Grace, MD, 21078. At the museum, you can pick…
Find out more »Garden Mart and Plant Sale
Held on the lower level of the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum and the grounds of Concord Point Lighthouse. Shop for native plants, perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetables, hanging baskets, and more! There will be food trucks and entertainment during the event as well. Vendors and performers will be announced on the Maritime Museum's Facebook page @maritimemuseumhdg.
Find out more »July 2021
Kids’ Summer Story Time
On Thursday mornings throughout the month of July, Miss Sue Capp will be holding a story time for kids in the museum's main gallery. Following the story, we usually work on a fun craft project and have a snack together in the Environmental Center. The first book that we will be reading on July 1st is "Hats Off for the Fourth of July!" by Harriet Ziefert. After reading, and if the weather cooperates that day, we may also go outside…
Find out more »October 2021
Autumnfest at The Havre de Grace Maritime Museum
Native plant and mum sale, professional pumpkin carver, scarecrow and pumpkin contest, artisan and craft vendors. Live music, food trucks, and more.
Find out more »Autumnfest Upcycle Scarecrow and Pumpkin Contest
The contest is open to individuals, families, groups, and businesses. Pre-registration is required by September 18th.
Find out more »Evening Bird Walk & Concert
Join Prof. Colleen Webster for evening birding along the Havre de Grace Promenade and grounds of the Maritime Museum. Colleen is a local birder and English professor at Harford Community College. Meet in front of the museum at 5:00 PM. (There will be a limited number of binoculars available, but participants are encouraged to bring their own.) Walk along the water and identify residential and migrating birds and butterflies. At around 5:30, regroup at the Museum for a concert by…
Find out more »November 2021
“Up to Here” Show Opening
The exhibit "Up to Here" addresses the issue of climate change through art created by local artist Nic Galloro of Strawberry Lane Studio. The opening reception for the exhibit is on Fri., November 19th from 6-9pm, which coincides with the Havre de Grace Art Walk. Non-alcoholic beverages and refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend!
Find out more »April 2022
Spring Bird Walk
Spring is finally here, and so are a lot of our favorite migratory birds. Join us on Friday, April 29th, at 5pm for a bird walk led by Master Naturalist and Professor Colleen Webster. We will look and listen for our returning feathered friends by the Bay. This event is FREE and available to all.
Find out more »Metamorphosis, Migration, and Milkweed! A lecture on Monarch Butterflies!
Join the Havre de Grace Maritime museum and our Environmental Center Director, Meredith Maloney, as she explains the beautiful life cycle of one of our favorite pollinators - Monarch Butterflies!
Find out more »May 2022
Garden Mart
The Annual Garden Mart & Plant Sale has become the most anticipated garden and craft event in the area, featuring native plants, perennials, herbs, annuals, and vegetables for sale, as well as nature-inspired artisans and craft vendors on site, with garden décor, kids' activities, food vendors, and more! The event will be located at the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum and the Lighthouse Keeper's House grounds on May 14 & 15, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and is a…
Find out more »16th Annual Secret Garden Tour of Havre de Grace
This self-guided tour features a variety of pollinator-friendly gardens throughout Havre de Grace and along the Chesapeake. A few of the gardens also have apiaries. Plein air artists will be in some of the gardens capturing the views of the gardens. The tour is rain or shine. Tour goers will receive a brochure containing a map and addresses of all the gardens on the weekend of the tour. You must begin at the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum, 100 Lafayette…
Find out more »Garden Mart
The Annual Garden Mart & Plant Sale has become the most anticipated garden and craft event in the area, featuring native plants, perennials, herbs, annuals, and vegetables for sale, as well as nature-inspired artisans and craft vendors on site, with garden décor, kids' activities, food vendors, and more! The event will be located at the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum and the Lighthouse Keeper's House grounds on May 14 & 15, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and is a…
Find out more »16th Annual Secret Garden Tour of Havre de Grace
This self-guided tour features a variety of pollinator-friendly gardens throughout Havre de Grace and along the Chesapeake. A few of the gardens also have apiaries. Plein air artists will be in some of the gardens capturing the views of the gardens. The tour is rain or shine. Tour goers will receive a brochure containing a map and addresses of all the gardens on the weekend of the tour. You must begin at the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum, 100 Lafayette…
Find out more »Stormwater Management and Wetland Enhancement Shoreline Lecture
Stephanie Noye, MS-4 permit coordinator with the city of Havre de Grace, joins us to talk about stormwater management practices and the importance of protecting the Bay. This is a FREE lecture and open to all who would like to attend. Please join us in learning not only about what stormwater is, why it's important to management, as well as its impact on the Bay. Don't miss this opportunity!
Find out more »Plein Air Art Reception
Join us Friday, May 27th at 7pm for a reception and debut of the pieces created by select artists during our 16th Annual Secret Garden Tour. This event is FREE and available to all.
Find out more »June 2022
Mussels and the Conowingo Dam
Join our Environmental Center Director, Meredith Maloney, as she teaches us all about our Bay’s tiniest and mightiest water filters, MUSSELS. Learn not only what they are but why they are important and how our Conowingo Dam has affected our mightiest filters. This is a FREE lecture and is open to all who wish to attend! Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to meet others with a similar interest while learning more about our Bay and about the mighty mussel!
Find out more »The Underground Railroad – Other Voices of Freedom Lecture
Join us for a lecture and discussion of our recently installed, permanent exhibit on the Underground Railroad in the greater Upper Chesapeake Bay region. Our museum President, Bruce Russell, curated this exhibit and will discuss our research behind each story showcased, and our overall approach in presenting these stories. This lecture is FREE and available to all.
Find out more »The Creation of the Other Voices of Freedom Exhibit
Curator Juliette Moore will discuss the legal battle over the “ownership” of an African-American woman from the Darlington area of Harford County, which was one of the precursors to the Civil War. She will also discuss the Bounty Hunters, bloodhounds and extortion exhibited. This is a free lecture! Don’t miss out on learning about this important part of our history! 11am-12pm Saturday, June 18th.
Find out more »Birds of the Chesapeake Bay
Students investigate what makes birds different from other animals, and why they are so special. Students learn how to use both their sight and hearing to identify common birds of the Chesapeake Bay, and how to use tools like binoculars and identification guides to do so. Students will leave this course as competent and curious birders. Courses will start promptly at the time they are scheduled. Parents/Guardians must attend with your student. Bring sunscreen, bug spray, and a water bottle.…
Find out more »Through Their Eyes: Contemporary Artwork in the Underground Railroad Exhibit with Leslie Kaufman
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the artists who created the powerful original artwork in the Underground Railroad Exhibit. Leslie Kaufman, art curator and president of Philadelphia Sculptors, will illuminate the process of selecting artists, their personal connections to the subject matter, and the special creative techniques they used. Art is a critical part of this important exhibit - find out why on June 25th! 11am - 12pm
Find out more »Music with Janie Meneely & Rob van Sante
Join us for a concert. $10 per person at the door. Cash bar and hors d'oeuvres. Rough as a riot, soft as sea spray, international duo Janie Meneely and Robvan Sante bring a breath of salt air to the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum this June. Their collaborative effort is marked by evocative instrumentals, strong vocals and original arrangements. Janie brings her nautical perspective to the world of folk music as she sings of the maritime history, characters, and traditions…
Find out more »Pollinator Plants, Insects, and Animals
Students learn the conditions needed for plants to grow, and how plants are dependent upon pollinators to reproduce. They visit several types of pollinator habitats, look for diversity and abundance of pollinators, and learn to identify which pollinators pollinate which plants here in Havre de Grace. Students learn how seeds are dispersed by insects, animals, natural/human forces. Courses will start promptly at the time they are scheduled. Parents/Guardians must attend with your student. Bring sunscreen, bug spray, and a water…
Find out more »July 2022
Craig “Jake” Jachens Art Gallery Reception
Award winning artist and retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, Craig “Jake” Jachens, lives in Havre de Grace, Maryland and works at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Following in the footsteps of his Grandfather and Father, who were both nationally celebrated photographers, Jake has continued their work for over 40 years capturing images of all types from his extensive travels around the world. His recent works concentrate on birds, specifically bald eagles which he photographs at the Conowingo Dam in Darlington, Maryland on the…
Find out more »Kids’ Story and Craft Time
On Wednesday mornings in July, Miss Sue Capp reads a story, followed by a fun craft project and snack. If the weather is nice, we may also go outside on the Havre de Grace Promenade to get some fresh air. This is a great way to keep kids learning this summer! This is a FREE event. Age range is preschool to elementary.
Find out more »Native, Non-Native, and Pioneer Plant Species
What does it mean to be a non-native species? What are native and pioneering plants? Understand the benefits that plants have in shaping our environment and the drawbacks some plants pose. Students work together to learn how plant communities interact within our environment. Field techniques are explored to identify and survey plant biodiversity and why that is important for the greater ecosystem. Courses will start promptly at the time they are scheduled. Parents/Guardians must attend with your student. Bring sunscreen,…
Find out more »Kids’ Story and Craft Time
On Wednesday mornings in July, Miss Sue Capp reads a story, followed by a fun craft project and snack. If the weather is nice, we may also go outside on the Havre de Grace Promenade to get some fresh air. This is a great way to keep kids learning this summer! This is a FREE event. Age range is preschool to elementary.
Find out more »The Creation of the Other Voices of Freedom Exhibit
Join us for a Free lecture by Curator Juliette Moore Juliette will discuss the legal battle over the “ownership” of an African-American woman from the Darlington area of Harford County, that was one of the precursors to the Civil War. She will also discuss the Bounty Hunters, bloodhounds and extortion exhibited.
Find out more »Music by Don Shappelle & Don Sennett
In what has become something of a "Museum Tradition," Don Shappelle returns to share his wealth of Bay-inspired songs that are so evocative of his mentor, the late Pete Seeger. The easy to sing along with, thoughtful lyrics always pack a punch. A staunch supporter of Chesapeake Bay clean-up efforts, Shappelle laces his songs with the beauty and magic of the Bay shore — especially his beloved Susquehanna River. He shines a poet's light on the Bay, crafting a repertoire…
Find out more »Kids’ Story and Craft Time
On Wednesday mornings in July, Miss Sue Capp reads a story, followed by a fun craft project and snack. If the weather is nice, we may also go outside on the Havre de Grace Promenade to get some fresh air. This is a great way to keep kids learning this summer! This is a FREE event. Age range is preschool to elementary.
Find out more »Watershed and Wetland Study
Watershed and Wetland Study for grades 8-10 on Friday, July 22nd, from 2pm-4pm Students investigate their local watershed and wetlands, and learn how these ecosystems interact and connect among the Earth’s hydrosphere, biosphere, geosphere, and atmosphere. Students learn why watersheds and wetlands are essential while documenting their biological, chemical, and physical characteristics. Students will conduct a series of water parameter tests, discover some of the microscopic life found in the Chesapeake, and understand why this data matters. The data students…
Find out more »Kids’ Story and Craft Time
On Wednesday mornings in July, Miss Sue Capp reads a story, followed by a fun craft project and snack. If the weather is nice, we may also go outside on the Havre de Grace Promenade to get some fresh air. This is a great way to keep kids learning this summer! This is a FREE event. Age range is preschool to elementary.
Find out more »FREE Lecture with Geologist Rupert Rossetti
Rupert Rossetti, Octoraro Watershed Association (OWA), will provide an introduction to Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring in the Octoraro, focusing on the What, When, Where, Why, & Who. Rupert has been monitoring in the southern end of the watershed since 2005. The Octoraro Watershed Association, as part of the Octoraro Source Water Collaborative and with support and encouragement from the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, the Lancaster Clean Water Partners and the Chester Water Authority, initiated a monitoring program in the…
Find out more »August 2022
Tree Identification and Dendrochronology FREE Class for Grades 10-12!
Trees serve many different roles in our environment and our daily lives. In this class, students learn how different types of trees function, focusing on trees that are native to our piece of Maryland. Students will use forestry tools to measure trees and determine the approximate age while understanding how to identify a tree's health. Students will discover different types of tree management strategies that are used to protect our most precious resources. Courses will start promptly at the time…
Find out more »The Chesapeake Mermaid’s Storytime Fun
The Chesapeake Mermaid will be making an appearance at The Havre de Grace Maritime Museum! She will be telling the tale of “The Last Bivalvian,” which explores the history of the Chesapeake Bay and the importance of oysters. Your adventure on Saturday, August 6th from 1 - 2 pm includes a story, movement, song, bay creature sign language, and learning what you can do for the wildlife and habitats in your own backyard. Then stay from 2 - 3 pm…
Find out more »Sub-Aquatic Vegetation Monitoring and Maintenance
Join us for a FREE lecture with Environmental Center Director, Meredith Maloney to learn about the Bay's most important resource. This lecture will discuss the importance of SAVs, what makes them unique, and what we as a museum are doing to protect them.
Find out more »October 2022
Sheldon’s Time Storybook Reading
Join us for a reading of the newly released charming children's book, Sheldon's Time, by local author Lindsey Pope. This event includes a storytime by the author, book signing, pirate "spin the prize wheel". About the Book: Reading his favorite book at home, Sheldon the crab has the dream day planned for any introvert, until his friends want to play. Sheldon finds himself trapped between wanting to make his friends happy and catering to his own needs. What will he…
Find out more »November 2022
Toys For Tots at the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum
Welcome to Toys For Tots - Baltimore, MD! Our mission is to collect and distribute new toys as Christmas gifts to children in need in our community. For 75 years, the U.S. Marine Corps has distributed over 604 million toys to more than 272 million children. This success stems from great partners, sponsors and volunteers to help us raise funds and toy donations. We can't do this alone - we need your support to meet our goal once again...let's #doitforthetots.…
Find out more »What Knots Black Friday Sale
We are so excited to tell you that we are having a big Black Friday sale coming up. Almost everything in the store will be 30% off for one day only. Friday, November 25th. Don't wait to jump on this fantastic opportunity. Start your Holiday shopping early and get your loved ones something they'll love. Stop in and see us before this limited time deal is gone.
Find out more »February 2023
Public Education Course: How to Read a Nautical Chart
How to Read a Nautical Chart is a four hour course that will help you unravel the mystery of charts. When navigating on land you use a map. It depicts the various thoroughfares, their directions and names. Major landmarks such as parks, lakes etc. are also shown. By identifying with each of these landmarks and following printed routes, you would be able to reach a desired destination. At sea there are no equivalent landmarks, and no routes. And, if you…
Find out more »April 2023
Earth Day Children’s Fun
Saturday, April 22nd Starts at 11:00 am Storytime Enjoy storytime and a book signing of newly released children’s book, Stella’s Dream, by local author Lindsey Pope. Environmental Center Open House immediately following storytime Learning Stations & Activities
Find out more »“Rebirth of Water Birds” by Günsu Saraçoğlu Show Opening
We are pleased to announce the opening of a show by Gunsu Saraçoğlu, an artist, author, curator, editor, and TV producer whose work is featured prominently in Europe and the Middle East. She paints and makes her digital art in her atelier/workshop in Istanbul, Turkey. Lately Saraçoğlu has focused her work on depicting the unprecedented wild fires and natural disasters of Turkey and its impact on birdlife. The show “Rebirth of Water Birds”, which will be open from April 29,…
Find out more »May 2023
Garden Mart
Garden Mart-Plant Sale Saturday, May 20, 2023 and Sunday, May 21, 2023 10:00 AM 6:00 PM Havre de Grace Maritime Museum 100 Lafayette Street Havre de Grace, MD, 21078 Garden Mart-Plant Sale The Annual Garden Mart & Plant Sale has become the most anticipated garden and craft event in the area, featuring native plants, perennials, herbs, annuals, and vegetables for sale, as well as nature-inspired artisans and craft vendors on site, with garden décor, kids’ activities, food vendors, and more!…
Find out more »Secret Garden Tour
Secret Garden Tour of Havre de Grace Saturday, May 20, 2023 and Sunday, May 21, 2023 12 pm – 5pm Havre de Grace Maritime Museum 100 Lafayette Street Havre de Grace, MD, 21078 The Gardens de Grace Club invites you to the 17th Annual Secret Garden Tour of Havre de Grace. This self-guided tour in historic Havre de Grace showcases a variety of amazing private secret gardens from a Rock Garden featuring an extensive Hellebore Collection, a native plant Meadow…
Find out more »Garden Mart
Garden Mart-Plant Sale Saturday, May 20, 2023 and Sunday, May 21, 2023 10:00 AM 6:00 PM Havre de Grace Maritime Museum 100 Lafayette Street Havre de Grace, MD, 21078 Garden Mart-Plant Sale The Annual Garden Mart & Plant Sale has become the most anticipated garden and craft event in the area, featuring native plants, perennials, herbs, annuals, and vegetables for sale, as well as nature-inspired artisans and craft vendors on site, with garden décor, kids’ activities, food vendors, and more!…
Find out more »Secret Garden Tour
Secret Garden Tour of Havre de Grace Saturday, May 20, 2023 and Sunday, May 21, 2023 12 pm – 5pm Havre de Grace Maritime Museum 100 Lafayette Street Havre de Grace, MD, 21078 The Gardens de Grace Club invites you to the 17th Annual Secret Garden Tour of Havre de Grace. This self-guided tour in historic Havre de Grace showcases a variety of amazing private secret gardens from a Rock Garden featuring an extensive Hellebore Collection, a native plant Meadow…
Find out more »Plein Air Art Show Reception
Friday, May 26th 5pm to 7pm Join us to see the beautiful pieces created by local plein air artists during the annual Secret Garden Tour. These will be pieces based off local gardens tended to lovingly by master gardeners.
Find out more »June 2023
ONLINE MARYLAND BOATING SAFETY COURSE
This course satisfies the requirements for operating a vessel on Maryland waters and a Certificate of Boating Safety Education is issued upon satisfactory completion. Instructors teach two sessions. Attendance at both online sessions is required. Followed by an online test taken at your convenience. Use your computer, tablet, smart phone… Location: Link to the class will be provided to those that register Register: https://checkout.square.site/buy/Q7YB3VGTX2IW7RNKEITDKKTZ Cost: $20 per student donation to support USCG Auxiliary. Always Free to: First Responders, Active Military,…
Find out more »Intro to Stand-Up Paddleboarding
$70 per class Includes equipment use To register: https://hccweb1.harford.edu/scheduleofclassesnoncredit/U_noncrweb.asp?SelectionType=4&GroupChoice=PY More information: Clayton Gilcher cgilcher@harford.edu 443-412-2113
Find out more »Meet Monarch Expert Donna Scott Thompson
Saturday, June 24, 2023 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Meet Monarch Expert Donna Scott Thompson Donna Scott Thompson, a renowned enthusiast for monarch butterfly stewardship, will be giving a presentation on monarch butterflies in the Environmental Center at the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum on June 24, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. She will cover the life cycle of the monarch butterfly, migration of the species, loss of their overwintering habitat, and the importance of milkweed. Program is suitable for all…
Find out more »Semi-Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) Mapping Kayak Tour
$70 per class Includes equipment use To register: https://hccweb1.harford.edu/scheduleofclassesnoncredit/U_noncrweb.asp?SelectionType=4&GroupChoice=PY More information: Clayton Gilcher cgilcher@harford.edu 443-412-2113
Find out more »Jonathan Frazier Art Show Opening
Please join us for the show opening of Jonathan Frazier on June 30th from 5 pm - 7 pm. The show runs from June 30, 2023 until August 20, 2023. Jonathan's creative and colorful oil paintings of the Susquehanna River will feature prominently in this show of recent work. Bridges from up the River in Pennsylvania, as well as a few Havre de Grace scenes. Other subjects include festive pieces from the streets of New Orleans. More information about Jonathan…
Find out more »Sarah Peoples Art Show Opening
June 30th 5pm - 7pm The show runs from June 30, 2023 until October. “Between Wind and Water” is a sculpture presentation presented by Sarah Peoples. The phrase is a colloquial nautical term used to describe the moment when a person is placed into a vulnerable, precarious position. This term refers to the vessel’s hull when it is exposed to the water by the action of the water’s current or rolling waves. Although wind and water have an unbreakable partnership…
Find out more »July 2023
Kids’ Story Time and Crafts Class with Miss Sue
Join us for free Wednesday mornings in July at 10:30am for story time with Miss. Sue. Following story time will be a craft time for the children. This is an excellent way to keep kids learning this summer.
Find out more »Coastal Geology of the Bay Kayak Tour
$70 per class Includes equipment use To register: https://hccweb1.harford.edu/scheduleofclassesnoncredit/U_noncrweb.asp?SelectionType=4&GroupChoice=PY More information: Clayton Gilcher cgilcher@harford.edu 443-412-2113
Find out more »Kids’ Story Time and Crafts Class with Miss Sue
Join us for free Wednesday mornings in July at 10:30am for story time with Miss. Sue. Following story time will be a craft time for the children. This is an excellent way to keep kids learning this summer.
Find out more »Sunrise Kayak Paddles
$70 per class Includes equipment use To register: https://hccweb1.harford.edu/scheduleofclassesnoncredit/U_noncrweb.asp?SelectionType=4&GroupChoice=PY More information: Clayton Gilcher cgilcher@harford.edu 443-412-2113
Find out more »Eco Kayaking Tour
$70 per class Includes equipment use To register: https://hccweb1.harford.edu/scheduleofclassesnoncredit/U_noncrweb.asp?SelectionType=4&GroupChoice=PY More information: Clayton Gilcher cgilcher@harford.edu 443-412-2113
Find out more »Gentle Yoga on The Maritime Museum Deck with Linnea
Join Linnea for our first of a series of beautiful, gentle Sunday evening classes to destress and unwind for the week ahead. Open to all-levels, ages 18 and up. Classes will include a hand-crafted HAVEN Herbal iced-tea blend and our all-natural bug repellant will be available for all to use. Please dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat. Class will end with Linnea's signature lavender scalp massage and reiki for each participant. In the event of inclement weather these classes…
Find out more »Kids’ Story Time and Crafts Class with Miss Sue
Join us for free Wednesday mornings in July at 10:30am for story time with Miss. Sue. Following story time will be a craft time for the children. This is an excellent way to keep kids learning this summer.
Find out more »Historical Waterways Kayak Tour
$70 per class Includes equipment use To register: https://hccweb1.harford.edu/scheduleofclassesnoncredit/U_noncrweb.asp?SelectionType=4&GroupChoice=PY More information: Clayton Gilcher cgilcher@harford.edu 443-412-2113
Find out more »Gentle Yoga on The Maritime Museum Deck with Linnea
Join Linnea for our first of a series of beautiful, gentle Sunday evening classes to destress and unwind for the week ahead. Open to all-levels, ages 18 and up. Classes will include a hand-crafted HAVEN Herbal iced-tea blend and our all-natural bug repellant will be available for all to use. Please dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat. Class will end with Linnea's signature lavender scalp massage and reiki for each participant. In the event of inclement weather these classes…
Find out more »Kids’ Story Time and Crafts Class with Miss Sue
Join us for free Wednesday mornings in July at 10:30am for story time with Miss. Sue. Following story time will be a craft time for the children. This is an excellent way to keep kids learning this summer.
Find out more »Gentle Yoga on The Maritime Museum Deck with Linnea
Join Linnea for our first of a series of beautiful, gentle Sunday evening classes to destress and unwind for the week ahead. Open to all-levels, ages 18 and up. Classes will include a hand-crafted HAVEN Herbal iced-tea blend and our all-natural bug repellant will be available for all to use. Please dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat. Class will end with Linnea's signature lavender scalp massage and reiki for each participant. In the event of inclement weather these classes…
Find out more »August 2023
Intro to Stand-Up Paddleboarding
$70 per class Includes equipment use To register: https://hccweb1.harford.edu/scheduleofclassesnoncredit/U_noncrweb.asp?SelectionType=4&GroupChoice=PY More information: Clayton Gilcher cgilcher@harford.edu 443-412-2113
Find out more »Chesapeake Mermaid’s Storytime Fun
Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 1-3pm The Chesapeake Mermaid will be making an appearance at The Havre de Grace Maritime Museum! She will be telling the tale of “The Giants of the Bay,” which explores some of the biggest challenges facing our environment and what you can do to help our world. Your adventure on Saturday, August 5th from 1:00 - 2:00 pm includes a story, movement, song, bay creature sign language, and learning what you can do for the…
Find out more »SAV Workshop
Blue crabs, oysters, striped bass, and osprey all depend on the success of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV). SAV is the foundation of all food chains within and beyond the aquatic environment. Join us for a FREE two-part program. During the first session, you will learn about how SAV is critical to the health of the Bay. If you are interested in volunteering to protect this critical resource, stay for the second session to be trained as a Citizen Scientist volunteer…
Find out more »Sunrise Kayak Paddles
$70 per class Includes equipment use To register: https://hccweb1.harford.edu/scheduleofclassesnoncredit/U_noncrweb.asp?SelectionType=4&GroupChoice=PY More information: Clayton Gilcher cgilcher@harford.edu 443-412-2113
Find out more »Gentle Yoga on The Maritime Museum Deck with Linnea
Join Linnea for our first of a series of beautiful, gentle Sunday evening classes to destress and unwind for the week ahead. Open to all-levels, ages 18 and up. Classes will include a hand-crafted HAVEN Herbal iced-tea blend and our all-natural bug repellant will be available for all to use. Please dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat. Class will end with Linnea's signature lavender scalp massage and reiki for each participant. In the event of inclement weather these classes…
Find out more »Intro to Stand-Up Paddleboarding
$70 per class Includes equipment use To register: https://hccweb1.harford.edu/scheduleofclassesnoncredit/U_noncrweb.asp?SelectionType=4&GroupChoice=PY More information: Clayton Gilcher cgilcher@harford.edu 443-412-2113
Find out more »Semi-Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) Mapping Kayak Tour
$70 per class Includes equipment use To register: https://hccweb1.harford.edu/scheduleofclassesnoncredit/U_noncrweb.asp?SelectionType=4&GroupChoice=PY More information: Clayton Gilcher cgilcher@harford.edu 443-412-2113
Find out more »“Healing Waters” Art Show by Selva Ozelli
Havre de Grace Maritime Museum and Environmental Center is located in Havre de Grace, Maryland. It is situated at the mouth of the Susquehanna River and the head of Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States which outlets into the Atlantic Ocean. We are pleased to host award winning artist Selva Ozelli in September with a show titled “Healing Waters,” which opens on August 26th. Ms. Ozelli’s work is cataloged by the United Nations, Tokyo Metropolitan Museum and…
Find out more »Gentle Yoga on The Maritime Museum Deck with Linnea
Join Linnea for our first of a series of beautiful, gentle Sunday evening classes to destress and unwind for the week ahead. Open to all-levels, ages 18 and up. Classes will include a hand-crafted HAVEN Herbal iced-tea blend and our all-natural bug repellant will be available for all to use. Please dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat. Class will end with Linnea's signature lavender scalp massage and reiki for each participant. In the event of inclement weather these classes…
Find out more »September 2023
Gentle Yoga on The Maritime Museum Deck with Linnea
Join Linnea for our first of a series of beautiful, gentle Sunday evening classes to destress and unwind for the week ahead. Open to all-levels, ages 18 and up. Classes will include a hand-crafted HAVEN Herbal iced-tea blend and our all-natural bug repellant will be available for all to use. Please dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat. Class will end with Linnea's signature lavender scalp massage and reiki for each participant. In the event of inclement weather these classes…
Find out more »Learn About Birds for Kids
Just in time for fall migration season, the Environmental Center at Havre de Grace Maritime Museum presents this fun and informative class to get kids learning about nature. Kids will learn what makes birds different from other animals, and gain insight on differences among birds. They will investigate how to use both their sight and hearing to identify common birds of the Chesapeake Bay. Participants will leave this class as competent and curious birders. Though most of the class is…
Find out more »Through Their Eyes: Contemporary Artwork in the Underground Railroad Exhibit
September 16, 2023 at 4 pm Join us for a one-hour lecture about our permanent exhibit on the Underground Railroad in the greater Upper Chesapeake Bay region. The National Park Service recently designated the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum’s exhibit, Underground Railroad: Other Voices of Freedom, as a National Underground Network to Freedom site. Learn about the artists who created the powerful original artwork in The Underground Railroad: Other Voices of Freedom exhibit at the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum.…
Find out more »Janie Meneely & Rob van Sante
$10.00 per person at the door Rough as a riot, soft as sea spray, international duo Janie Meneely and Rob van Sante bring a breath of salt air to the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum. Their collaborative effort is marked by evocative instrumentals, strong vocals and original arrangements. Janie brings her nautical perspective to the world of folk music as she sings of the maritime history, characters, and traditions of the Chesapeake Bay region where she was born and raised.…
Find out more »Exhibit Creation The Underground Railroad: Other Voices of Freedom
Join us for a one-hour lecture about our permanent exhibit on the Underground Railroad in the greater Upper Chesapeake Bay region. The National Park Service recently designated the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum’s exhibit, Underground Railroad: Other Voices of Freedom, as a National Underground Network to Freedom site. Juliette Moore was a co-curator on the Underground Railroad exhibit. Ms. Moore will detail the legal battle over the “ownership” of an African-American woman from the Darlington area of Harford County, that…
Find out more »Gentle Yoga on The Maritime Museum Deck with Linnea
Join Linnea for our first of a series of beautiful, gentle Sunday evening classes to destress and unwind for the week ahead. Open to all-levels, ages 18 and up. Classes will include a hand-crafted HAVEN Herbal iced-tea blend and our all-natural bug repellant will be available for all to use. Please dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat. Class will end with Linnea's signature lavender scalp massage and reiki for each participant. In the event of inclement weather these classes…
Find out more »The Underground Railroad: Other Voices of Freedom
Join us for a one-hour lecture about our permanent exhibit on the Underground Railroad in the greater Upper Chesapeake Bay region. The National Park Service recently designated the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum’s exhibit, Underground Railroad: Other Voices of Freedom, as a National Underground Network to Freedom site. Havre de Grace Maritime Museum President Bruce Russell was the head curator of this exhibit. Mr. Russell explains that “the exhibit focuses on the Upper Chesapeake Bay and Lower Susquehanna River watersheds…
Find out more »Art Show Opening
Join us for an Art Show opening for Ilhan Sayin presenting “Flowers of Hope” and Fatma Kadir presenting “Water Bird Watching”. The show will run until December 31, 2023.
Find out more »October 2023
AutumnFest
Join us for this free fundraiser from 10am to 4pm on October 8th at the lower level of The Havre de Grace Maritime Museum and the grounds of the Lighthouse Keepers House. Included is a native plant and mum sale. Join local author Lindsey Pope for the launch of her latest book as well as a story time for the children. Take a stroll through Scarecrow Row from 10am until 3pm to see the upcycle scarecrow and pumpkin contest. *Pre-registration…
Find out more »Spooky Spider Science
Do bats, spiders, and other creepy critters give you the willies? The Environmental Center at Havre de Grace Maritime Museum presents this fun and informative class to teach kids the wonder of the critters among us. Kids will learn the benefits of these "creepy" critters by searching for spider webs and using an ID guide to determine which spiders made them. Kids will gain a better understanding of the key role these beautiful creatures play in our environment. Each child…
Find out more »February 2024
Great Backyard Bird Count Citizen Scientist Event & Birding Class
Birds of a feather flock together! Become a citizen scientist by taking part in the global Great Backyard Bird Count at the Environmental Center. Delve into bird flight patterns, listen to their calls and songs, and learn about key color markings to identify bird species. Using binoculars, we will birdwatch from the upper deck of the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum and the data we collect will be submitted to the global Great Backyard Bird Count. We will have some…
Find out more »March 2024
Environmental Center Open House
Discover the wonders of nature and experience science in action in the Environmental Center at the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum during an Open House event. Demonstrations of Chesapeake Bay stewardship activities will be conducted at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Exhibits on display throughout the day include: - What is a watershed? - Cloud Identification - Decomposition - Soil Runoff - Soil Horizons - Identifying Rock Types - Animal Bones, Snake Skins, and Bird Feathers - Life Cycles of…
Find out more »How to Read a Nautical Chart Class
Unravel the mystery of nautical charts in this course with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 054-22-07 and the President of the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum, Commander Bruce Russell, US Coast Guard (Retired). Through hands-on exercises and practical problems, aspiring nautical navigators will learn how to interpret nautical charts and use situational awareness to arrive safely at their destinations and return to port. Charts and tools are provided. By the end of this course, you will understand how to…
Find out more »Fish of the Upper Chesapeake Bay Class
Discover the variety of fish inhabiting the Chesapeake Bay. Learn about the physical and biological characteristics of fish, and how they fit into the food web. Gain an understanding of what threatens aquatic ecosystems and how we all can help. In addition to a fish habitat game, partakers will walk from the Museum to the Waterfront to search the cove and overlook the promenade for fish species. This class is designed for families, kids (ages 5 and up), and adults…
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