See the World Premiere of the “Voices of the Skipjack” Documentary as Part of Maryland Day
As part of Maryland Day Celebration week, on March 23 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., step into an evening dedicated to the rich maritime heritage of our region. More than a dozen organizations devoted to sharing the beauty and history of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, including SpinSheet, will be on hand with ideas for experiencing the Bay in 2026: tour a lighthouse, sail on a skipjack or schooner, paddle a kayak, or volunteer to help preserve maritime heritage and our waterways.
The highlight of the evening will be the world premiere of “Voices of the Skipjack,” a documentary presented by Skipjack Heritage Inc. The video gives an inside look at Maryland’s State Boat through the eyes and voices of hearty oystermen that still work the Bay.
Event co-sponsors, who will be on hand to share their work and 2026 programs, include SpinSheet, Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse/US Lighthouse Society, Annapolis Maritime Museum, Galesville Heritage Society, EYC Foundation, NPS Chesapeake Bay Gateways Program, Watermark Tours, Schooner Woodwind, Annapolis Boat Shows, Smithsonian Environmental Center, Blacks of the Chesapeake, Captain Avery Museum, Pride of Baltimore, Seafarers Yacht Club , the Maryland Seafood Festival, and Preservation Maryland.
This March 23 event, which takes place at the AA County Nonprofit Center Theatre in Crownsville, MD, is supported in part by a grant from the Maritime Heritage Grant Program, administered by Preservation Maryland in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Starting at 5:30 p.m., attendees may visit with a host of nautical partners to learn about their missions and plan maritime events for the season. At 6:45 p.m. Chesapeake Crossroads Executive Director Jane Cox will kick off the evening’s presentations and invite partners to share their 2026 programs. Annapolis Maritime Museum docent Gwen Mayes will give an overview of skipjack history and heritage before the skipjack film at 7:30 p.m.
Since 2008, Chesapeake Crossroads and its heritage partners across Annapolis and Anne Arundel County have hosted Maryland Day events, often for free or just $1. Plan your visit for Maryland Day events all week, March 19-26, at marylandday.org.
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